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Insider Reveals Why Giants Didn’t Fire Joe Schoen When Team Fired Brian Daboll

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With the decision to fire head coach Brian Daboll, many have questioned why the New York Giants didn’t move on from a few other faces within the organization. At the top of that list are defensive coordinator Shane Bowen and general manager Joe Schoen.

Schoen hasn’t necessarily done the worst job for the Giants, which has been evident when the team is healthy—primarily due to some of the young talent they’ve landed through the draft. Still, the Giants haven’t won games at the level the organization desires, and general managers often bear the brunt of that blame.

As things currently stand, it’s almost guaranteed that Schoen will have until the end of the season to prove his worth. Beyond that, his future remains uncertain. However, many feel it might have been better to let him go alongside Daboll rather than giving him the entire year—especially if the Giants don’t plan to bring him back next season.

According to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, when asked about Schoen’s return next year, the prevailing sentiment around the NFL is that he will remain with the Giants for the remainder of the season, mainly because of the talent he has brought in.

“The Giants have already said in their statement announcing the firing that Schoen will remain the general manager and head their coaching search. That indicates that he’s part of their plans moving forward,” Raanan noted.

There is a belief that Schoen has assembled a promising core of young talent, but that group hasn’t been developed or utilized properly. The feeling around the league is that Schoen is likely to survive a third straight difficult season because he still has the trust and attention of ownership.

It’s not unfair to suggest that Schoen hasn’t done a great job overall. However, some of the blame may not rest entirely on him, given the Giants’ ongoing injury issues.

Of course, fans might argue that every NFL team deals with injuries. Yet, the Giants’ top offensive players have truly been derailed by them this season, significantly impacting the team’s performance.
https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/insider-reveals-why-giants-didnt-fire-joe-schoen-when-team-fired-brian-daboll-11045758

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Pat McAfee Links Brian Daboll to High-Profile College Coaching Job

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Football fans have quickly begun speculating about what may be next for former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll after he was let go by the organization on Monday. This led former NFL punter Pat McAfee to suggest a potential fit for Daboll at the collegiate level.

Daboll hasn’t coached collegiately since briefly serving as an offensive coordinator under Nick Saban at Alabama in 2017. Notably, this lone season with the Crimson Tide was a wildly successful one, helping the program win a National Championship.

With no prior head coaching experience at the college level, Daboll isn’t exactly the first name that comes to mind for most when it comes to some of the top head coaching vacancies across college football. However, Pat McAfee shared why he believes Daboll could be a “home run” hire for Penn State athletic director Patrick Kraft.

“Daboll getting fired from the Giants seemingly opens the door for Penn State to make a move that everybody will like up there,” McAfee said on Wednesday’s edition of *The Pat McAfee Show*. “I assume Pat Kraft and everybody that’s making the decision is like, ‘Hold the phone, we got a guy who wants to be here very, very bad seemingly and has a big name.’ That could be a home run for them. We would like to say to Daboll, if you go to Penn State college football would be pumped. He would be electrifying.”

McAfee’s comments come after a photo surfaced of Daboll wearing a Penn State hoodie following his firing from the Giants, naturally sparking plenty of speculation that he may at least have an interest in the job.

It’s possible that fans may be reading too much into Daboll wearing Penn State apparel. However, there are notable ties within the Daboll family to the program. His son, Christian Daboll, spent three seasons as a student coach with the Nittany Lions before ultimately joining his father on the Giants coaching staff.

While it remains unclear whether Penn State has any interest in hiring Daboll, it certainly seems that the Nittany Lions would be near the top of his list if he is open to a return to college coaching.

More NFL opportunities could also emerge as we approach the end of the 2025 NFL regular season. At this point, it truly seems like everything may still be on the table for Daboll as he figures out his future in coaching.
https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/pat-mcafee-links-brian-daboll-high-profile-college-coaching-job-11036339

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Giants completely fall apart after Jaxson Dart concussion in brutal loss to Bears

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**Giants Suffer Another Heartbreaking Collapse in 24-20 Loss to Bears at Soldier Field**

CHICAGO — The New York Giants relived their worst nightmare Sunday night. Just like three weeks ago in Denver, the Giants’ defense blew a double-digit fourth-quarter lead after dominating play for the first three quarters. Only this time, rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart wasn’t around to keep fighting back, having failed a concussion test between the third and fourth quarters.

Head coach Brian Daboll’s lack of faith in benched veteran Russell Wilson — and Wilson’s own hesitancy — was apparent in the final minutes. The question now looms: can Daboll and defensive coordinator Shane Bowen survive another collapse, marked by allowing two touchdowns in the last four minutes of a 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears at a blustery Soldier Field?

Caleb Williams ran for the go-ahead 17-yard touchdown with 1:47 remaining, after a long run that took the Bears down to the Giants’ 2-yard line on the previous drive. Williams also threw a two-yard touchdown pass to Rome Odunze to start the Bears’ comeback.

One of Daboll’s most regrettable decisions came with 10:19 left in the game when he opted for a field goal from the 1-yard line. While this put the Giants ahead by two scores, 20-10, it proved insufficient against a defense struggling to close out games in today’s NFL.

The Giants’ defense did make a crucial fourth-down stop — their third of the game — while holding a 10-point lead. However, it wasn’t enough. The Bears responded with a 91-yard, 2:17-minute drive culminating in a touchdown that tightened the score, causing the Giants to retreat into an offensive shell.

A three-and-out drive was punctuated by Wilson taking an 11-yard punt, and Jamie Gillan compounding the field position disadvantage with a shanked 26-yard punt.

This meltdown mirrors the Giants’ recent collapse against the Broncos 21 days ago, when they allowed 33 points in the fourth quarter and squandered a 19-point lead in a season-defining loss. Both devastating performances now contribute to the Giants’ franchise-record-tying 10-game road losing streak.

In challenging conditions that included sideways snow flurries and a depleted roster featuring third-string running backs and receivers, Jaxson Dart was nearly flawless during his three quarters on the field. He amassed 308 yards from scrimmage and scored two rushing touchdowns before exiting due to concussion protocol.

Russell Wilson, who was benched after Week 3, reminded fans why during his late-game stint as he threw four straight incompletions to end the game, sealing New York’s fate. Wilson finished with 45 passing yards, but 41 of those came on a catch-and-run by Devin Singletary, who made a crucial play during the drive that led to an 18-yard field goal, putting the Giants ahead 20-10.

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https://nypost.com/2025/11/09/sports/giants-fall-apart-after-jaxson-dart-concussion-in-loss-to-bears/

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Giants get dominated in all phases as they drop to 2-7 with a 34-24 loss to 49ers

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Brian Daboll loves to talk about playing complementary football. What his New York Giants did on Sunday was the polar opposite.

Mistakes on offense, defense, and special teams doomed the Giants in a 34-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers that was not as close as the score indicated. The game was played in front of a crowd that sounded more like it was in the Bay Area than the Meadowlands.

“I’ve never played in a home game that was lopsided in that department,” rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart said. “But they have a big fan base.”

Drops plagued the Giants early as Theo Johnson and Wan’Dale Robinson failed to secure passes thrown right at them by Dart. On defense, Christian McCaffrey was left wide open for one of the easiest touchdowns of his career. McCaffrey and Brian Robinson Jr. dominated the field all afternoon, carving through would-be tacklers repeatedly.

Adding to the Giants’ woes, kicker Graham Gano missed a field goal attempt wide left in the final minute of the first half. Later, special teams miscues continued when Zaire Barnes collided with returner Gunner Olszewski on a punt in the third quarter.

“We have to keep believing that we will win,” Dart said. “It’s not fun to lose. We missed out on certain phases of playing complementary football. You have to win at least two of those areas, and we didn’t.”

The loss marked New York’s third consecutive defeat, dropping their record to 2-7 this season with the NFL trade deadline looming Tuesday. Frustration within the fan base was evident, with a plane circling the stadium carrying a banner that read, “Mr. Mara enough is enough clean house.” Another banner wished owner John Mara well in his fight against cancer.

“Look,” Daboll said, “we’re not where we need to be.”

Injury troubles piled up as well. Starting center John Michael Schmitz, inside linebacker Darius Muasau, and rookie receiver Beaux Collins all left the game. The Giants were already missing their top two cornerbacks, Paulson Adebo and Cor’Dale Flott, as well as starting free safety Jevon Holland. This is on top of season-ending injuries to Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo.

Despite the struggles, Dart and the energy he has brought are sources of long-term optimism. He showed flashes of promise against San Francisco, completing three of four passes with a touchdown to Theo Johnson on the opening drive — which was the high point of the game. The 49ers responded immediately, scoring on their first possession and dominating the rest of the contest.

The Giants have allowed at least 33 points in each of their past three games during this skid.

“Nothing was good enough,” Daboll said, defending his decision to kick a field goal instead of going for it on fourth-and-goal from the 3-yard line — a choice that drew boos from the home crowd. “We have to keep working on our tackling. Whether it’s finishing tackles or finishing catches, we have to do better.”

Dart and Daboll have worked closely together since the Giants traded back into the first round to draft the Mississippi product as their future at football’s most important position.

When asked about pressure for a coaching change, Dart deferred. “I can only control what I can control,” he said. “As a team, we should be thinking the same way.”

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