The ownership of the New York Giants has publicly endorsed Joe Schoen to continue as general manager, despite the team”s disappointing performance over the last two seasons. The Giants have managed to secure only a combined seven victories during this period, yet Schoen received a vote of confidence from co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch on Monday, a day typically associated with coaching changes and organizational restructuring.
“The 2025 season has been deeply disappointing, and the results on the field have not lived up to the standard this organization and our fans expect,” Mara and Tisch stated. “As previously stated, Joe Schoen will remain our general manager and continue to lead our football operations and the search for our next head coach. Continuity and stability in the front office are important to our progress. We believe in our young core of talent, which we can build around for future success.”
This decision marks a significant risk, particularly for Mara, who indicated after the Giants” 3-14 record in 2024 that both Schoen and former head coach Brian Daboll were on thin ice. Following a loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 10, Daboll was dismissed from his position, leaving Schoen to navigate the remainder of the season with interim head coach Mike Kafka, who managed a 2-5 record. Notably, both victories came in the final two weeks, ultimately hindering the team”s draft position from first to fifth overall.
Schoen has had some successes in his tenure, including the acquisition of Brian Burns, who ranked second in the NFL with 16.5 sacks this season. He also selected Abdul Carter, who has shown promise as an elite pass rusher despite facing challenges earlier in the season, and identified Jaxson Dart as the franchise”s quarterback of the future. However, the general manager has also faced criticism for his draft choices, including cornerback Deonte Banks, who has primarily played on special teams, and offensive lineman Evan Neal, who has struggled with injuries and performance issues. Additionally, wide receiver Jalin Hyatt has yet to demonstrate effective route-running skills in his professional career.
As Schoen prepares to lead the search for the next head coach, the Giants” ownership remains hopeful that stability in the front office will foster the necessary environment for improvement and success in the seasons ahead.
