It’s been a nightmare year for the New York Giants, which began in January when a blowup between head coach Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Wink Martindale led to an ugly divorce.
Things got no better during free agency when running back Saquon Barkley split to join the Philadelphia Eagles, only to have that separation play out for the world to see on “Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants.”
Then came the play…
The Giants are 2-8 entering Week 12 and have released quarterback Daniel Jones only 20 months after signing him to a four-year, $160 million contract.
It’s been one snafu after another and the franchise has become the NFL’s whipping boy. They are routinely mocked on network television and criticized the league over — by current and former executives, current and former players, and media personalities alike.
Despite it all, co-owner John Mara gave the current regime a vote of confidence back in October and apparently intends to stand by that.
Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that Mara intends to keep Schoen as GM beyond this year.
Multiple sources reiterated this week to CBS Sports that Giants owner John Mara intends to keep Schoen beyond this year. Mara has said as much publicly, and Schoen has echoed his boss as recently as last week. Yet questions around the league have persisted in recent weeks about whether Mara would make a move on the general manager who signed Jones to the four-year, $160 million contract two seasons ago.
Sources say the answer is no, and they explain that because Mara is present for the day-to-day operations, he understands why and how the contract was given in the first place.
In addition to Schoen, Jones reports that the team also appears inclined to keep Daboll as its head coach into 2025 and potentially beyond.
Giants head coach Brian Daboll is also presumed to return for 2025 as Mara does not wish for more upheaval. Daboll spent more time with the quarterbacks this season, coaching Jones hard at his request after becoming the full-time playcaller. He is expected to get the opportunity to coach up a new quarterback with the Giants next season.
“I don’t think there’s a strong appetite for change,” a source said.
After a decade of constant resets, rebuilds, and front office turnover, Mara and fellow co-owner Steve Tisch appear poised to stick this one out. At least for one more season.
