Coughlin and Reese to return for Giants in 2015

East Rutherford, NJ (SportsNetwork.com) - New York Giants owners John Mara and Steve Tisch confirmed Tuesday that Tom Coughlin will return as coach for 2015 and general manager Jerry Reese will also be back for another season.

There was speculation about the job security for both late in a 2014 campaign that ended at 6-10 -- the club's first double-digit loss season since Coughlin's first year in 2004.

"None of us ever expects to be 6-10; our objective is always to play in the postseason," said Tisch in a statement on Tuesday. "Clearly, John and I believe in the leadership of Jerry and Tom to reach that objective. We appreciate their ability to work together and in the best interest of the organization. I am encouraged by the outstanding young players we have, combined with the team's veteran leadership. Our players showed tremendous character by how they finished a difficult season."

The Giants had a streaky 2014. They lost their first two, then won three in a row and dropped seven straight. A three-game win streak preceded the 34-26 season-ending loss to Philadelphia.

"As bad as things got during that seven-game losing streak, (the players) still played hard for (Coughlin)," said Mara during a Tuesday news conference. "There was no lack of effort."

Mara called the low point of the year a 25-24 loss to Jacksonville in Week 13, a game in which the Giants blew a 21-0 lead and finished their lengthy losing streak.

"When I was sitting on the bus after the loss...I wanted to fire everybody," said Mara. "I learned a long time ago not to make those judgements during the season. I was just happy no one approached me in the locker room after that game because that was the low point for me."

Coughlin has a record of 96-80 during his 11-year run with the Giants, a tenure that has been highlighted by a pair of Super Bowl titles. They have not made the playoffs since winning their last Super Bowl championship in 2011 and have made just one postseason appearance in the past six years.

The Giants followed their last Super Bowl with a 9-7 record in 2012, but the 2013 squad opened the season with six straight losses and finished 7-9 before this year's team again struggled.

"I'm sick about it, 6-10 is an embarrassment," Mara added. "That being said, I do think there is reason for optimism going forward. We had some young players develop that we're excited about. I think we'll be a much better team next season."

Coughlin has the second-longest tenure in Giants coaching history, behind only Steve Owen's 24-year stint from 1930-53. His 96 wins trail only Owen's total of 153.

"I still believe we can win with him," said Mara about Coughlin.

In 19 years as an NFL head coach, including eight with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Coughlin has amassed a record of 164-140. He also has a postseason mark of 12-7.