New York Giants: Kipling and Old Lion Become Mane Events as Camp Opens
Jun 13, 2017; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo speaks during press conference at mini camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports

Over the years, Ben McAdoo’s hair has evolved. His hair has had a gradual development from something simple to a more complex form.

New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo started training camp by giving a speech about a sex crazed lion to inspire his team.

If he wants to get the players fired up, he should show them pictures of all of his haircuts throughout the years.

Back in 2005, McAdoo rocked a conservative hairdo as the offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers 2005 Headshots
SAN FRANCISCO – 2005: Ben McAdoo of the San Francisco 49ers poses for his 2005 NFL headshot at photo day in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Getty Images)

In 2006, McAdoo joined the Green Bay Packers as tight ends coach. He continued to rock a traditional haircut.

Green Bay Packers 2006 Headshots
GREEN BAY, WI – 2006: Ben McAdoo of the Green Bay Packers poses for his 2006 NFL headshot at photo day in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Getty Images)

In 2007, McAdoo decided to grow a goatee.

Green Bay Packers 2007 Headshots
GREEN BAY, WI – 2007: Ben McAdoo of the Green Bay Packers poses for his 2007 NFL headshot at photo day in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Getty Images)

For the 2008 season, it was more of the same for McAdoo.

Green Bay Packers 2008 Headshots
GREEN BAY, WI – 2008: Ben McAdoo of the Green Bay Packers poses for his 2008 NFL headshot at photo day in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Getty Images)

McAdoo stuck to the status quo in 2009.

Green Bay Packers 2009 Headshots
GREEN BAY, WI – 2009: Ben McAdoo of the Green Bay Packers poses for his 2009 NFL headshot at photo day in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by NFL Photos)

In 2010, McAdoo went with more of a neat flow.

Green Bay Packers 2010 Headshots
GREEN BAY, WI – CIRCA 2010: In this photo provided by the NFL, Ben McAdoo of the Green Bay Packers poses for his 2010 NFL headshot circa 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)

For the rest of his time with the Green Bay Packers, McAdoo did not take any new head shots.


When he joined the New York Giants as offensive coordinator in 2014, he made a statement with his Cheesecake Factory sized menu playbook and his hairdo.

Arizona Cardinals v New York Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 14: Offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo of the New York Giants looks on from the sideline against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at MetLife Stadium on September 14, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Ron Antonelli/Getty Images)

In 2015, McAdoo was letting his hair flow.

New York Giants v Philadelphia Eagles
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 19: Ben McAdoo offensive coordinator of the New York Giants speaks with head coach Chip Kelly of the Philadelphia Eagles prior to their game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 19, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

In McAdoo’s first year as Giants head coach in 2016, his hair was wild.

New Orleans Saints v New York Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 18: Head coach Ben McAdoo of the New York Giants looks on as they play against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at MetLife Stadium on September 18, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Giants won 16-13. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

McAdoo showed up to training camp in 2017 with a new slicked back look.

Jun 13, 2017; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo speaks during press conference at mini camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports

The Giants kick off their 2017 season against the Dallas Cowboys on September 10th on NBC. It is no surprise that this game is on Sunday Night Football, as all eyes will be on McAdoo’s new offensive weapons and of course his haircut.

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