With the 2025 regular season officially in the rearview mirror, the New York Giants are entering a pivotal offseason - and it starts with a head coaching search that could define the franchise’s trajectory for years to come.
Brian Daboll’s time in New York came to an abrupt end in November, when the team parted ways with the head coach after a 2-8 start to his fourth season. It was a tough but ultimately necessary move for a franchise that’s struggled to find consistency, let alone success, in recent years.
While the Giants are resetting on the sideline, they’re sticking with general manager Joe Schoen - a decision that’s already sparked plenty of debate among the fan base. The team confirmed in a statement that Schoen will remain in charge of football operations and will spearhead the search for Daboll’s replacement.
“As previously stated, Joe Schoen will remain our general manager and continue to lead our football operations and the search for our next head coach,” the Giants announced. “Continuity and stability in the front office is important to our progress. We believe in our young core of talent, which we can build around for future success.”
That emphasis on continuity is a clear signal from ownership: they believe the foundation is in place, and they’re banking on Schoen to find the right leader to bring it all together.
Still, there’s no sugarcoating the numbers. Under Schoen’s leadership, the Giants have posted a 22-45-1 record - a mark that reflects more than just coaching missteps.
There have been roster issues, injury woes, and missed opportunities in player development. Now, Schoen has a chance to reshape the narrative by landing a coach who can maximize the team’s young talent and finally get the Giants trending in the right direction.
The search is already underway, with interviews expected to ramp up in the coming days and weeks. While the Giants haven't tipped their hand on specific candidates just yet, all eyes are on Schoen as he works to identify the next voice of the locker room - someone who can instill a winning culture and bring stability to a franchise that’s been chasing it for far too long.
As the coaching carousel spins, one thing’s clear: this hire is about more than just X’s and O’s. It’s about setting a tone, establishing identity, and giving Giants fans something they haven’t had in a while - real hope for the future.