It's been a nightmare year for the New York Giants, which began in January with a dispute between head coach Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Wink Martindale led to an ugly divorce.
Things didn't get any better during free agency when running back Saquon Barkley split up and joined the Philadelphia Eagles, only to have that split for the whole world to see in “Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants.”
Then came the piece…
The Giants are 2-8 entering Week 12 released quarterback Daniel Jones Just 20 months after he signed a four-year, $160 million contract.
There was one snafu after another and the franchise became the NFL's whipping boy. They are is regularly lampooned on network television and criticized the league – from current and former executives, current and former players and media personalities alike.
Despite everything, co-owner John Mara abandoned the current arrangement a vote of confidence already decided in October and apparently wants to stick with it.
Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that Mara intends to keep Schoen as GM beyond this year.
Multiple sources reiterated to CBS Sports this week that Giants owner John Mara intends to keep Schoen beyond this year. Mara said so publicly, and Schoen followed his boss just last week. Still, there have been continued questions around the league in recent weeks about whether Mara would change general manager, who signed Jones to a four-year, $160 million contract two seasons ago.
Sources say the answer is no, and they explain that because Mara is present in the day-to-day operations, he understands why and how the contract was awarded in the first place.
Jones reports that in addition to Schoen, the team also appears inclined to keep Daboll as head coach through 2025 and possibly beyond.
Giants head coach Brian Daboll is also expected to return in 2025, as Mara doesn't want any further upheaval. Daboll spent more time with the quarterbacks this season and coached Jones intensively at his request after he became a full-time playcaller. He is expected to get the opportunity to coach a new quarterback for the Giants next season.
“I don’t think there is a strong appetite for change,” one source said.
After a decade of constant realignments, rebuilds and front office turnover, Mara and her co-owner Steve Tisch appear ready to see this project through. At least for another season.
