NFL insider explains why New York Giants GM Joe Schoen could remain safe despite fan anger

Joe Schoen may not be as close to losing his job as many New York Giants fans think. While anger keeps growing after another rough season, one NFL insider says ownership has not changed its plan yet. Right now, Joe Schoen is still trusted to help guide the team forward, even as the pressure around him grows fast.

Why Joe Schoen is still trusted by New York Giants ownership

Fans across New York have been loud. Every week, many call for change. Some want the front office cleared out. But according to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, the feeling inside the Giants’ building is calm for now.

Jones reported that “the sense is nothing has yet changed” when it comes to Joe Schoen’s future. This goes back to the team’s statement last month, when the Giants announced the firing of head coach Brian Daboll, while also saying Joe Schoen would stay to help lead the search for the next head coach. 

There have been mixed reactions inside the building with the hire of Charlie Bullen over more experienced coaches, per Ryan Dunleavy.

Dunleavy adds that, internally, people wonder if the decision was made because of Bullen’s ties to Joe Schoen. pic.twitter.com/J5J9VhtZt3

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Still, things are not locked in. Jones added that Joe Schoen’s future could change by the end of the season. This could happen if a top head coach candidate wants full control and asks to bring in his own general manager. That said, Jones also mentioned that Joe Schoen is well respected around the NFL and known as someone people like to work with.

Joe Schoen admits mistakes as Giants rebuild fell off track

Joe Schoen has not run from blame. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, he openly admitted he made mistakes.

“Have I screwed up, and have I made mistakes? Absolutely,” Joe Schoen said. “But I’m not going to make the same mistake twice.” 

His biggest mistake came after the Giants’ surprise 2022 season. That year, the team finished 9-7-1 and made the playoffs. Because of that success, Schoen believed the rebuild was further along than it really was.

Instead of staying patient and building slowly, the plan shifted. When results fell apart later, the roster and front office were left scrambling to fix problems fast.

Even so, Joe Schoen pointed out some progress. He said making mistakes is part of the job, but learning from them is what matters most.

Why ownership may believe coaching was the real problem

In the same statement announcing Brian Daboll’s firing, Giants owner John Mara made the team’s position clear.

“We feel like Joe has assembled a good young nucleus of talent,” Mara said, while also admitting results have fallen short. 

Those words suggest ownership believes coaching played a bigger role than roster building in the team’s struggles. A stronger staff, they hope, could help young players grow and reverse recent decline.

For now, Jonathan Jones believes Joe Schoen is safe, at least in the short term. And Joe Schoen insists he is learning every season.

“I’m better today than I was four years ago,” he said. “And next year, I’ll be better than I am today.”