Joe Schoen Finally Responds to Why Brian Daboll Was Fired, But He Kept His Job After Giants’ 2-11 Start

The Giants haven’t enjoyed much success under Daboll, with their 3rd-straight season with more than 11 losses after his successful first year.

Joe Schoen Finally Responds to Why Brian Daboll Was Fired, But He Kept His Job After Giants’ 2-11 Start

Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen (image via Bleacher Report)

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The New York Giants made a midseason shake-up by firing Brian Daboll after a string of poor performances. However, the front office chose to retain general manager Joe Schoen, a decision some questioned, even as most agreed it was unusual for Daboll to be dismissed while Schoen remained.

Ending weeks of speculation, Schoen has revealed what transpired behind the curtains and what led to the decision that kept him while Daboll was fired. He claimed that he had no hand in the closed-door decisions, and he’s focused on what can be done moving ahead rather than pondering over the whys of what took place. Schoen said in his bye-week press conference:

My hand’s in it just like Brian’s. Ownership made a decision to move on and, again, I’m going to control what I can control, and that’s support (interim HC Mike) Kafka moving forward. I wish Dabs nothing but the best, and we’re going to do everything we can to get this franchise back to where it should be.

He addressed the plans for the next year, and pointed out that he’ll be working to build a team around a young quarterback, and he also has the advantage of ideal players in selected skill positions. He admitted that he has pieces in place and that he’s confident in the team to select the coach to lead the young guys on his roster. He also added that he’ll be looking at all available avenues to further bolster the team.

Mike Kafka to get a real look as the next New York Giants head coach

The New York Giants find themselves in yet another turbulent stretch, with interim head coach Mike Kafka still searching for his first win since taking over for the departed Brian Daboll. Kafka has opened his tenure with three straight losses, and while the results haven’t helped his case, general manager Joe Schoen insisted that the 38-year-old play-caller will receive a “real look” for the full-time job.

Mike Kafka
Mike Kafka (Image via Newsday)

Kafka, however, says the possibility of becoming the permanent head coach hasn’t been his focus.
“My mind has just been on the players and this team,” he said, noting that he has yet to meet with Schoen or ownership about the role beyond this season.

Despite Schoen’s public backing, Kafka’s future in New York remains uncertain. Schoen’s own position isn’t entirely settled either. When asked if ownership had provided assurances about his status, the general manager made it clear that nothing had been promised. The consensus in New York is against Schoen. He said:

Ownership will evaluate football operations at the end of the season. As they should.

Schoen said that he has already begun compiling a list of potential head coaching candidates in addition to Kafka. Even with the franchise in flux, he says he doesn’t view his continued presence or lack of contractual security as a barrier to the search.

Multiple league sources told ESPN that Schoen is expected to remain in his role unless a top coaching candidate demands the opportunity to bring in their own general manager. Schoen, unfazed by that possibility, believes the Giants will not struggle to attract interest.

For now, the Giants return to action next week against the Washington Commanders. The Giants have three more games in addition to the Commanders. They play the Minnesota Vikings and the Las Vegas Raiders before finishing their season against the Dallas Cowboys. The Big Blue might have bowed out of the competition this year, but the Giants will look to see if they can disrupt and leave in chaos in their wake.

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