With jobs on the line, Daboll and Schoen face rising pressure, fueling the drama ahead of Giants-Cowboys.
Could Thursday’s performance seal Daboll’s fate?
If the Giants suffer another embarrassing loss to the Cowboys on Thursday—similar to their defeat against the Buccaneers—it’s easy to envision Brian Daboll losing his role as head coach before their Week 14 matchup with the Saints. GM Joe Schoen might not be far behind.
The Giants, notorious for collapsing under the national spotlight in recent years, showed potential during the first 10 games of the season but have since spiraled. At 2-9, the team is in disarray. They’re on their third quarterback in three weeks, dealing with injuries, public criticisms, and a six-game losing streak that has exposed their inability to fix glaring issues.
Players have questioned the team’s effort, called out the coaching staff, and struggled to defend their poor performances. Meanwhile, key decisions—like letting Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney shine elsewhere—have only fueled the perception of mismanagement.
Despite the turmoil, ownership appears reluctant to overhaul leadership midseason. Yet, with the Giants’ record now 10-25-1 since their strong 7-2 start in the Daboll-Schoen era, patience is running thin. For Daboll to save his job, the team must play with renewed effort, execute better, and show measurable progress in the final weeks.
The lack of execution
whether due to coaching or player failure—remains a key concern. By this stage of the season, players should have mastered their roles. If they haven’t, the blame falls on either Daboll’s staff or Schoen’s roster-building, likely a mix of both.
In the end, this isn’t where the Giants should be in Year 3 of a rebuild. Without significant improvement, Daboll and Schoen may find themselves paying the price for the team’s regression and ongoing embarrassment.
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