The winds of change have swept through East Rutherford, but the storm may not be over just yet. With head coach Brian Daboll officially out, the New York Giants’ leadership is once again under the microscope, and fans are asking whether general manager Joe Schoen might be next.
Giants Leadership Faces Scrutiny After Daboll’s Firing
The Giants’ decision to part ways with Brian Daboll marked the end of a turbulent era for a team that has consistently underperformed.
They fired the head coach and elevated offensive coordinator Mike Kafka to the interim role for the remainder of the season. The move came after mounting frustration over Daboll’s repeated missteps and the Giants’ string of ugly losses.
Yet, amid the chaos, questions quickly turned to the front office. Would Joe Schoen, the architect of this struggling roster and the man responsible for hiring Daboll, also face the consequences?
According to NFL Insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the answer, at least for now, is no. Russini reported, “No other staff changes are expected at this time in New York, sources say. GM Joe Schoen and DC Shane Bowen will stay in their current roles for now, while Mike Kafka replaces Brian Daboll.”
No other staff changes are expected at this time in New York, sources say.
GM Joe Schoen and DC Shane Bowen will stay in their current roles for now, while Mike Kafka replaces Brian Daboll. pic.twitter.com/poDwWwD7fg
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) November 10, 2025
That statement provided a brief moment of stability inside the organization, suggesting that Schoen has retained the organization’s trust despite the team’s slide.
Adding context to Russini’s report, SNY’s Connor Hughes noted that internal sentiment leans toward patience rather than panic. Hughes wrote that the prevailing belief inside the building is that “the Giants believe the talent is better than the results have shown, evident by four losses despite holding 10-point leads.”
The feeling internally, I’m told, is that the #Giants believe the talent is better than the results have shown — evident by four loses despite holding 10-point leads.
That, plus the Jaxson Dart injury, called forth the change.
Agree or disagree, that’s how they currently view…
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) November 10, 2025
He further attributed the coaching change to quarterback Jaxson Dart’s injury, emphasizing that it prompted a midseason shake-up rather than a front-office overhaul.
Hughes also reinforced that Schoen’s job is not currently in jeopardy. “I do not get the sense that Joe Schoen’s seat is particularly hot,” he said. “Internally, Giants still view GM in high regard.”
I do not get the sense that Joe Schoen’s seat is particularly hot. That, obviously, can change if this thing goes completely off the rails.
Internally, #Giants still view GM in high regard.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) November 10, 2025
The Giants released a statement after firing Daboll, which essentially confirmed that Schoen’s status as the team’s general manager is safe. He will be part of the process to find a new head coach for the franchise, which demonstrates ownership’s trust in him.
GM Joe Schoen will lead the search for a new coach https://t.co/4qCM5srLl4 pic.twitter.com/wjZgHiV7g2
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 10, 2025
However, data from PFSN’s Offense Impact metrics paints a sobering picture of the on-field results under Schoen’s watch. The Giants currently sit at 2–8 with an Offense Impact Score of 68.9, ranking 26th in the league. Their offensive grade is a D+, a reflection of persistent inefficiency and poor execution despite multiple offseason investments.
These numbers underline why fans and analysts continue to question Schoen’s roster construction and overall direction.
Critics believe Schoen has failed to construct a competitive roster, pointing out that apart from selecting Jaxson Dart, his time as general manager has shown minimal tangible improvement in the team’s overall makeup. Many around the league believe that Schoen has had ample time to demonstrate progress but has fallen short of expectations.
The main argument is that allowing Schoen to oversee another head coach hire without proven results could risk setting the franchise back even further if significant changes are eventually made next season.
From an analytical standpoint, the Giants’ decision to retain Schoen appears rooted in consistency rather than endorsement. The team’s leadership may hope that Kafka’s interim stint stabilizes the offense before revisiting broader changes in the offseason. But given the team’s 26th-ranked offense and growing frustration among fans, Schoen’s margin for error is shrinking rapidly.
For now, Schoen survives, but his future may hinge on how the Giants finish out the year.