The short answer is “yes.”
That was general manager Joe Schon's response when asked if he plans to keep his job for the 2025 season.
That statement seemed so decisive that one wonders if Shane was really guaranteed to return, considering the Giants are 2-8 and on a five-game losing streak. Some people may think so.
“I'm in constant communication with the owners,” Shane said. “we [himself and head coach Brian Daboll] We have a very good relationship with the owners, we are in constant communication and are confident in our plans and the direction we are heading. ”
And Schoen even added that next season could be a big jump in terms of winning games.
“Yes, I really do,” Shane said.
The annual general manager press conference for the bye week took place on Tuesday, just two days after the Giants returned from a game in Munich where they lost 20-17 in overtime to the Panthers, generally considered the worst team in the NFL. Ta. This certainly feels like a low point for the Shane Daboll regime, but anyone who demands that Shane open up his veins and confess to all sorts of football sins will be disappointed in his first meeting with the media since Shane. You will never be satisfied with what his message was. The beginning of the season.
“We're 2-8, but we're not where we want to be,” Shane said. “Nobody's happy, the owners, Daves, myself, the coaches, the people in the building, the fans. We get that. What we're going to do the rest of this week is do a self-evaluation of our roster and our personnel. It's about finding a solution as we play the remaining seven games.”
Schoen did not provide any updates on Daniel Jones' status as to whether he will be the team's starting quarterback after the bye week.
“Everyone is involved in this,” Shane said. “Daniel has had some good games, but there are some games where he wants to throw back and do something different.”
In the regular season, Shane and Daboll combined for 17 wins, 26 losses, and 1 draw. After starting 6-1 in 2022, the Giants are 11-25-1.
But Schoen tried to paint a picture of the franchise having a bump now to soar later. “We've been competitive,” he said, noting the Giants are 1-5 in one-score games this season, adding that the roster is one of the youngest in the league and the defensive line is one of the youngest in the league. He emphasized that he was actually the strongest. The youngest. He cited Malik Nabors, Tyrone Tracy and Theo Johnson, all rookies, as key pieces to the offense. He confirmed that 43 of the 53 players on the roster and 19 of the 22 starters are under contract through 2025. Of the starters, only offensive receiver Darius Slayton and guard Greg Van Roten and defensive safety Jason Pinnock are free agents.
“Many of these guys will be competing together again next year and we're finally in a position to have some continuity from year to year,” Schoen said. close. That's part of changing the culture and expecting to win. You don't want to end up saying, “Here we go again.” That's a mindset we're still trying to develop. ”
When asked about seeing marquee free agents such as Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney depart in free agency, Schoen pointed to rookie replacements in starting roles.
“I like Tyler Nubin. He's played 99 percent of the playing time defensively and led the rookies in tackles,” Schoen said. “Tracy has also been charging ahead with the rookies. We're excited for our young players. The structure is tough and it hurts sometimes going through it, but you have to go through it to get to the other side.” We have to. I like the young foundation we have. [Brian] dex burns [Dexter Lawrence]Kayvon [Thibodeaux]there are several pieces.
“There's another year of free agency and another draft isn't that far away. We're not that far away.”
Regarding his own responsibility for all the losses, Schoen said, “It's not one person. If we could just say, 'Hey, this is it,' it would be easy to fix.” Everyone is working on this, including me. It starts with me. ”
Schoen said the unexpected success of his first year — a 9-7-1 record and the team's first playoff win since the 2011 season — was accompanied by some moves that, in retrospect, weren't the best for the team. He admitted that he encouraged him to do so. Long-term business growth.
“We've had a winning season, but some of the issues have probably been swept under the rug, or maybe we've been a little bit blinded by the success,” he said. “When you extend Daniel's contract, you try to accelerate it because of the structure of the contract. There were some parts of the process that probably were overlooked or could have been done a better job… and That's part of growing up. I definitely made some mistakes and made some decisions that I wish I could have taken back.”
As for where the Giants are headed, Schoen said, “I truly believe we're heading in the right direction.”
