New York Giants owner John Mara revealed keen insight into the futures of coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen on Wednesday night.
During the New York premiere of the NFL Network documentary The Duke: The Giant Life of Wellington Mara, John Mara told the crowd in attendance that he didn’t anticipate making any major changes after the season, per NFL.com’s Judy Battista.
That is huge news for Daboll and Schoen amid a lackluster 2-5 season, the duo’s third together in New York.
In his first year as coach, Daboll led the Giants to the playoffs and helped Daniel Jones mount his best year as a pro.
However, the wheels fell off the franchise in 2023 because of injuries and uninspired play on both sides of the ball.
John Mara said he does not anticipate making changes after the season. Part of reason he is committed to Joe Schoen & Brian Daboll — he still has confidence in them. Thinks he has not been patient enough in recent years.
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) October 24, 2024
Mara spoke at a screening of the NFL Films piece The Duke, the Wellington Mara story. Mara said his father preached patience. Part of reason John does not anticipate making changes despite his obvious disappointment with the season.
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) October 24, 2024
This season hasn’t fared much better for New York, even if Jones has rebounded just a bit, rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers has looked like the real deal and Schoen has built one of the better defensive lines in football.
The team letting running back Saquon Barkley sign with the Philadelphia Eagles has been a particularly tough look for the Giants, especially since Barkley has been thriving in Philly.
Nonetheless, Mara’s comments show that he’s willing to let Daboll and Schoen continue their work to improve the team next year. That will almost assuredly include New York finding their quarterback of the future.
In fact, Battista also shared that John Mara wouldn’t discuss Jones during the event.
John Mara would not discuss Daniel Jones. Focused on Daboll and Schoen.
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) October 24, 2024
Well, at least Daboll and Schoen can sleep a little easier for the time being.
