While most fans may not agree with New York Giants decision to stay with head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen after another disappointing season, the announcement was met with praise from one of the organization’s greats.
Former quarterback Eli Manning said in an interview with USA today Monday that Giants co-owner John Mara made “the right decision” in maintaining leadership of the organization despite the 3-14 record because he believes the coaching vicious cycle can often work against a equipment.
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll on the sidelines during the Eagles’ game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Jan. 5, 2025. (Images by Eric Hartline-Imagn)
“You have to have that continuity,” Manning said. “Changing things hasn’t worked. It hasn’t worked for the Giants these last 10 years to change things every two or three years.
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“I think Brian Daboll has shown that he has won two years ago in the playoffs. So I think the opportunity for them to get in, they have to figure out the quarterback situation this year, but they have talent,” he said. continued.
“They’ve got guys that are playing at a high level. It’s just about building that great team culture. That just takes time, and I think it’s the right decision to give him that time to do it.”
Former Giants quarterback Eli Manning during pregame at Red Bull Arena on April 14, 2024. (Jonathan Jones-USA Today Sports)
Mara issued a statement on Monday He acknowledged that the season was “disappointing,” but added that he continues to “trust” Schoen and Daboll.
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“Now that our season is over, we felt it was necessary to make this statement. Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll will continue in their respective roles with the organization. As disappointing as the season’s results have been, Steve (Tisch) and I remain confident. “We look forward to the future and achieving the results we all desire.”
Speaking to reporters from the practice facility on Monday, Mara expressed his hope that the two would turn things around quickly.
“It better not be too long,” he said, “because my patience is almost gone.”
New York Giants co-owner John Mara, left, and general manager Joe Schoen talk with head coach Brian Daboll at MetLife Stadium before the New England Patriots game, Nov. 26, 2023. (Kevin R. Wexler/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
There was little that went right for the Giants this season, highlighted by their struggles with the quarterback position. after releasing Daniel Jones and unable to find consistency in his current quarterback room, Mara said it will be his top priority in the offseason.
“That’s obviously the No. 1 issue for us heading into this offseason: finding our quarterback of the future,” he said. “Whether it’s through the draft or acquiring a veteran, it will depend on [Schoen and Daboll] decide, ultimately.”
