5 regrets Joe Schoen must have as Giants GM including Darren Waller
![Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (12) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles safety Tristin McCollum (36) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (12) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles safety Tristin McCollum (36) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3715,h_2089,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/31/01hzt2detg81yx4pvp61.jpg)
1. Letting Julian Love walk in free agency
Julian Love leaving the Giants after the 2022 season is a part of Schoen's tenure that isn't talked about nearly enough. Sure, in his first offseason, he had bigger fish to fry than retaining a safety, but it's a decision that really aged poorly for Schoen. Love had the best season of his career in 2023 with four interceptions and 10 passes defended. All for the price tag of $6 million a year with Seattle.
Had Schoen met that price tag, he would have had an elite safety duo in Love and Xavier McKinney. McKinney was in a contract year in 2023 and his play netted him a huge deal with the Green Bay Packers.
The $14 million per year McKinney is set to receive was never going to happen in New York, but they could have had a Pro Bowler for less than half of that if Schoen kept Love. Had Schoen kept Love, NY would enter 2024 with Love and highly-praised rookie Tyler Nubin. It could have been another great safety duo in New Jersey for fans to enjoy.
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