When the New York Giants fired Brian Daboll after Sunday's 24-20 loss against the Chicago Bears, there was a collective sigh of relief. No one wished he had lost his job, but when you choose to coach in the NFL and don't do it well, there are consequences.
Immediately after the news broke, fans held their breath for the other shoe to drop — what did this mean for general manager Joe Schoen? After putting the team in such a clearly successful position over the last four years — sarcasm intended — the Giants decided to keep him. Because their organizational decision-making process is flawed.
It took less than 48 hours to feel the impact of keeping the 46-year-old in the pilot’s seat. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Denver Broncos have stolen practice squad wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey on Wednesday afternoon from right under Big Blue's nose:
Source: Broncos are signing WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey off the Giants’ practice squad. Humphrey now is returning to Denver, and he is likely to play Sunday vs. the Chiefs. pic.twitter.com/mXk99OYMb4
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 12, 2025
Wait, but what does this have to do with Schoen? I'm glad you asked. You see, with Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo out, rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart was forced to unnecessarily shoulder the offensive load due to the lack of playmakers.
So, in his all-knowing knowledge and wisdom, Schoen continues to insist on wasting a roster spot on third-year receiver bust Jalin Hyatt, while allowing other teams the opportunity to poach players who could actually help make a difference. Talk about classic Joe Schoen.
Joe Schoen’s roster misfires continue to hurt the Giants
Humphrey had maxed out his three practice squad elevations with the G-Men, all but guaranteeing a fresh start elsewhere. Still, it's frustrating for sure. He shouldn't even be down on the Junior Varsity team in the first place.
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He’s clearly ahead of Hyatt and undrafted rookie Beau Collins, but Schoen’s roster-building took the wheel again.
Neither Hyatt nor Humphrey is necessarily going to save the Giants' lost season. That much is known. However, Dart and Humphrey have shown a clear connection — even if the wideout has only seen the field in three games. Just look at his four-catch, 55-yard game against the Eagles in Week 8.
Meanwhile, in six games, Hyatt has an astounding three receptions for 17 yards, and should have been off the team at the trade deadline.
This is the guy ownership wants to keep? The guy who's too afraid and ego-hurt to admit that Hyatt is a failed pick — a guy he traded up for in the 2023 Draft, by the way.
He's literally wasting roster spots on guys who don't even see the field. Hyatt is one of them, so is Evan Neal (another failed Schoen pick). His job is to put forth the most competitive roster for the coaching staff to give them a fighting chance on Sundays, and this was clear evidence he stinks at doing exactly that. Instant regret.