The New York Giants are once again at a crossroads, and this time, the decision to part ways with head coach Brian Daboll came straight from the top. During his bye-week press conference on Tuesday, general manager Joe Schoen confirmed that it was ownership-not him-who made the call to move on from Daboll.
"Ownership made a decision to move on. I'm going to control what I can control," Schoen said, via video from SNY.
That’s a big reveal, and it adds another layer to the ongoing shakeup in East Rutherford. When a head coach is let go, the assumption is usually that the GM is pulling the strings. But here, Schoen made it clear: the decision came from ownership, not the front office.
Now, with Daboll out, Schoen remains in place-and he’s been tasked with leading the search for the next head coach. That’s a significant responsibility, especially considering the Giants' recent struggles on the field and the overall lack of consistency in the organization over the past few seasons.
This move raises a fair question: Is Schoen the right person to lead this next phase?
The Giants have been caught in a cycle of instability for years, and while Daboll initially brought some optimism with a playoff berth in his first season, the momentum quickly faded. Injuries, offensive struggles, and an overall lack of identity plagued the team. The offense never found its rhythm, and the team failed to build on the promise of that early success.
Now, Schoen finds himself at the center of a pivotal moment for the franchise. Ownership clearly still believes in his vision-at least enough to keep him in the building while making a major coaching change.
But the pressure is on. The next hire has to be the right one.
The Giants can’t afford another misstep.
This isn’t just about finding a coach who can win games-it’s about resetting the culture, stabilizing the locker room, and building a sustainable path forward. That’s a tall order, especially for a team that’s been searching for answers for far too long.
The Giants have made their first move. The next one may be even more important.