Giants owners explain their decision to retain GM Joe Schoen

Giants Keep General Manager Joe Schoen Despite Disappointing Season

John Mara and Steve Tisch, co-owners of the Giants, explained that they are retaining general manager Joe Schoen for another season, pointing to a need for continuity and the promise of a talented young roster, even after a rough 4-13 season.

After the team let go of head coach Brian Daboll in November, there were hints that Schoen’s future might be in jeopardy, especially since he was involved in the search for a new head coach. However, the recent announcement confirmed that Schoen will stay on after hiring a new head coach.

“The 2025 season was incredibly disappointing,” Mara and Tisch said in their joint statement. “The on-field results didn’t meet the expectations of our organization or our fans. As we’ve mentioned before, Joe Schoen will remain general manager and will keep leading football operations and the search for the next head coach.”

“It’s vital for us to have stability and continuity in our front office as we move forward. We believe we have a young talent base to build upon for future success,” they added.

During his first four years in the role, Schoen’s record stands at 22-45-1. He managed to create a surprising playoff team and even won a postseason game in 2022, but the subsequent season saw things unravel.

Nonetheless, he has drafted several young players, such as quarterback Jackson Dart (2025 first round), edge rusher Abdul Carter (2025 first round), wide receiver Malik Nabors (2024 first round), and running back Cam Skatebo (2025 fourth round), who he believes will be crucial for the team moving forward.

On the flip side, Schoen also faces criticism for some disappointing draft picks, including offensive lineman Evan Neal (2022 first round), cornerback Deonte Banks (2023 first round), and wide receiver Jalin Hiatt (2023 third round).

At a press conference during the bye week last month, Schoen expressed his commitment to rebuilding the Giants and suggested that the vacant coaching position could attract quality candidates.

“I won’t make excuses. This isn’t good enough,” he stated. “We’re going to evaluate everything about the football operation—from decisions in free agency to the draft, coaching, and execution. What can we do better? We have the pieces; we just need to make the most of them. That’s our goal for the offseason.”