In a stunning declaration that has sent shockwaves through the NFL world, New York Giants president and co-owner John Mara has emphatically stated that head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen are safe in their positions for the remainder of the 2024 season and beyond. The duo, who have been at the helm of the Giants since the start of the 2023 season, will continue to lead the franchise into the 2025 campaign, according to Mara.
“I’m not going to get rid of Brian Daboll or Joe Schoen this season or after this season,” Mara said in a press conference on Wednesday. “They have my full support and confidence moving forward.”
This proclamation comes as a surprise to many Giants fans and NFL analysts alike, as the team’s performance under Daboll has been less than stellar in recent seasons. Despite a promising debut season in 2022 where the Giants posted a 9-7-1 record and secured a wild-card victory, the team struggled in 2023 with a 6-11 record. The 2024 season has been no different, with the Giants stumbling out of the gate to a 2-5 record after seven weeks.
Mara acknowledged the impatience that has plagued the Giants organization in recent years, noting that the three coaches who preceded Daboll were all fired within two seasons. Ben McAdoo lasted just one-and-a-half seasons, while Pat Shurmur and Joe Judge were both let go after two seasons at the helm. In contrast, Daboll is currently in his third season as head coach.
“Maybe Daboll needs more time or a different quarterback,” Mara pondered. “Daniel Jones has not been able to replicate his career-best season from 2022. My faith in Daboll and Schoen may be a wise decision given the franchise’s rocky history with coaches. However, if my confidence is misplaced, it could further set the franchise back.”
The Giants organization’s commitment to stability and continuity is a bold and risky move in an industry known for its quick trigger fingers when it comes to making coaching changes. Only time will tell if Mara’s gamble will pay off, or if the Giants will once again find themselves in a coaching carousel sooner rather than later.
