Sometimes, patience is a virtue. Other times, it’s an excuse for complacency. Hours after closing the book on one of the most embarrassing seasons in franchise history, the New York Giants wasted no time announcing that Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen will return in 2025.
For fans hoping for a clean slate, the decision feels more like a rushed vote of confidence than a thoughtful reflection on the mess that was 2024.
Here’s the statement from co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch:
"Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll will continue in their respective roles with the organization. As disappointing as the results of the season have been, Steve (Tisch) and I remain confident in the process that Joe and Brian have implemented and their vision for our team. We look forward to the future and achieving the results we all deserve."
If you’re scratching your head at the timing, you’re not alone. The ink was barely dry on the 20-13 loss to the Eagles’ third-stringers when this announcement dropped. Considering the Giants just went 3-14—their worst record since the NFL expanded to 17 games—this swift decision doesn’t exactly scream accountability.
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John Mara has always preached the value of stability, but at what cost? Brian Daboll, once the 2022 Coach of the Year and a supposed offensive guru, is now 9-25 since his lone playoff win. His offense has been a league-wide punchline for two straight seasons. While he deserves some credit for not completely losing the locker room, is that really the bar for job security?
As for Joe Schoen, he faces the unenviable task of fixing a roster riddled with holes. The Malik Nabers draft pick was a home run, but his tenure is also defined by major misses like Evan Neal, Deonte Banks, and letting Saquon Barkley walk to Philadelphia—a decision that’s come back to haunt the franchise as Barkley thrives in Philly.
The Giants hold the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and are expected to draft a quarterback. But here’s the big question: Why should anyone trust Schoen and Daboll to get it right?
That’s the real fear, isn’t it? With their backs against the wall, Schoen and Daboll could approach this offseason like a last-ditch effort to save their jobs rather than a strategic rebuild for the future. That means overpaying mid-tier free agents, forcing a quarterback pick—whether or not the prospect is truly worth a top-two selection—and possibly mortgaging future draft capital in desperation. If it doesn’t work, the Giants could end up right back where they started: firing another GM and coach while leaving the next regime to clean up the mess. It’s a vicious cycle Giants fans know all too well, and this decision risks perpetuating it.
This decision puts massive pressure on 2025. If they whiff on this pick—or fail to show meaningful progress next season—it won’t just cost them their jobs; it could derail the franchise for years. And with top coaching candidates like Aaron Glen, Mike Vrabel, and Ben Johnson likely off the board by then, the Giants are taking a big gamble on two men whose recent track records inspire little confidence.
For fans desperate for a glimmer of hope, this decision feels tone-deaf. The 2024 season wasn’t just bad—it was historically awful. Between record-setting losing streaks, plane banners over MetLife, and a roster devoid of answers, Mara and Tisch’s “stay the course” mantra feels out of touch.
Time will tell if this gamble pays off. But for now, the clock is ticking on Schoen and Daboll to prove they can lead the Giants out of this mess. If they fail, this could be the latest chapter in a decade of mediocrity for Big Blue.