NFL exec delivers crushing news Giants fans will struggle to accept

The New York Giants’ 2024 season has been a disaster from start to finish. With a 2-11 record and an active eight-game losing streak, the team has hit rock bottom. Fans, already fed up with mediocrity, are now being forced to grapple with a harsh new reality: this franchise isn’t close to competing anytime soon.

An NFL executive didn’t mince words in a report from ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, saying, “This Giants roster isn't all that close to becoming a real contender. One NFL personnel executive estimated it 'will take 2-3 years' to build them into a contending team.” For a franchise with four Lombardi Trophies in its case, being two to three years away from relevance is a tough pill to swallow.

This assessment, while brutal, isn’t exactly shocking. The Giants have been marred by years of questionable decision-making at the ownership, front-office, and coaching levels. From cycling through failed head coaches like Pat Shurmur and Joe Judge to handing Daniel Jones an ill-advised $160 million extension only to cut him midseason, New York’s leadership has consistently missed the mark.

Fixing the 'dumpster fire' New York Giants won't be quick or easy

The executive’s remarks highlight just how deep the Giants’ problems run. With a nine-game losing streak dating back to October, this team has become the NFL’s poster child for dysfunction. They’ve scored the fewest points per game in the league while allowing opponents to march up and down the field with ease.

Even with a potential No. 1 pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, the path to contention feels daunting. A new quarterback, likely Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders or Washington State’s Cam Ward, might help steady the ship, but it’s clear this roster needs a massive overhaul. The offensive line remains a glaring weakness, and the team’s inability to retain or acquire high-impact playmakers has left the cupboard bare.

Adding to the fanbase’s frustrations is the unwavering confidence of owner John Mara in the current leadership. Mara has potentially decided to retain general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll for 2025, despite their inability to replicate the fleeting success of the 2022 season. Daboll’s 17-29-1 record in three seasons speaks for itself, but Mara’s apparent insistence on continuity suggests he’s either unaware of or unwilling to address the deeper cultural issues plaguing the organization.

The Giants’ struggles haven’t gone unnoticed by their fans, who took their frustrations to the skies earlier this month. A plane carrying a banner reading, “MR. MARA ENOUGH – PLZ FIX THIS DUMPSTER FIRE,” flew over MetLife Stadium ahead of a recent game. It’s not the first time Giants fans have taken such measures; a similar protest in 1978 led to meaningful organizational changes, including the hiring of George Young as general manager.

Can history repeat itself? That depends on whether Mara and the front office are willing to make the tough decisions required to bring this team out of the NFL’s basement.

With the 8-5 Baltimore Ravens coming to town next, the Giants are staring down what could be their 12th loss of the season. For now, the idea of this team competing in two to three years feels like an optimistic timeline. Fans, understandably, are growing tired of waiting for better days.

In a league built on parity, the Giants’ inability to keep up isn’t just embarrassing—it’s unacceptable. If Mara doesn’t take the wake-up call seriously this time, it’s hard to see how this once-proud franchise claws its way back to relevance.

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