The New York Giants are heading into their bye week with more questions than answers, and on Tuesday, those questions extended beyond the field.
General manager Joe Schoen was scheduled to speak with the media at 1:45 p.m. ET as part of the team’s standard bye-week availability.
But when that time came and went - and then kept ticking - the absence didn’t go unnoticed. More than 30 minutes passed before Schoen finally appeared, prompting a wave of speculation about what might be going on behind the scenes.
When Schoen did take the podium, he didn’t shy away from the reality of the Giants’ situation.
“Two wins is not where we want to be right now,” he said, acknowledging the frustration that’s been building both inside and outside the building. “No one is more frustrated than me.”
That sentiment likely resonates with Giants fans who have watched the team struggle through a season that’s fallen well short of expectations. Injuries, inconsistency, and a lack of offensive rhythm have combined to derail what many hoped would be a step-forward year. Instead, the Giants find themselves in evaluation mode - again - with December just beginning.
Schoen made it clear the organization is exploring “all avenues” to get the franchise back on track. That kind of language typically signals that everything is on the table - from coaching assessments to roster shakeups to front office strategy. And while he didn’t offer specifics, the tone was unmistakable: this is a team that knows it has to change something.
For a front office that’s tried to build through smart drafting and cap discipline, this season’s performance has been a gut check. The Giants have shown flashes of competitiveness, but not nearly enough consistency to be taken seriously in a crowded NFC. Monday night’s loss - another in a string of deflating performances - only deepened the urgency.
Schoen’s delayed appearance may have sparked a few conspiracy theories, but once he stepped in front of the mic, the focus returned to football - and how the Giants can fix theirs. The team has a week to regroup, reassess, and potentially retool before heading into the final stretch of the season.
One thing is clear: the patience is wearing thin, and the margin for error is gone. The Giants need answers, and they need them fast.