Joe Schoen admits mistakes, grateful Giants allowing him to 'course correct'

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After the worst-kept secret in East Rutherford was revealed on this "Black Monday" in the NFL, New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen addressed the media to discuss his getting a fifth year to turn Big Blue into winners.

Schoen's teams have been some of the worst in the 101-year history of the franchise, but his last two drafts have brought in players whom ownership believes could be their way out of the basement, so they decided to keep him.

Schoen's retention was expected. Giants co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch issued a statement Monday morning to clear the air regarding Schoen's future.

"The 2025 season has been deeply disappointing, and the results on the field have not lived up to the standard this organization and our fans expect," the owners said.

"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. 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."

After firing head coach Brian Daboll without Schoen's input 10 games into this season, Mara announced that Schoen would lead the effort to find the team's next head coach.

The addition over the last two years of players such as wide receiver Malik Nabers, quarterback Jaxson Dart, linebackers Abdul Carter and Brian Burns, cornerback Dru Phillips, and defensive lineman Darius Alexander are seen as all hits for Schoen, who the team believes in becoming a solid GM after a rocky start.

"Early on, I made mistakes. I'm fortunate to have great ownership here, where you're allowed to stub your toe and course-correct," he said. "Over the last couple of years, we've been able to add a franchise quarterback, we've been able to add a number one receiver in Malik Nabers; there is the defensive line, the pass rushers. There are pieces in place that make this an attractive job. Looking at where we're going, where the build is, what the plan is moving forward, and seeing the vision through is why I see it as the case."

This next step will be the tell-tale. Can Schoen, who has a 22-45-1 record over his four seasons here, find the right head coach for this team? He thinks he can.

Giants ownership clearly believes the same thing Schoen believes. Fans don't, so one year from now, we'll see who was right.

This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Joe Schoen admits mistakes, grateful Giants allowing him to 'course correct'

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