In the whirlwind world of the NFL, there’s always a clamor for instant results. But for the New York Giants, it’s high time to pump the brakes on this cycle of constant resets. The idea of resetting every three years simply doesn’t work. The Giants have suffered from an endless revolving door at head coach and general manager for far too long, and the lack of stability has been a key factor in their prolonged mediocrity.
Let’s get something straight: you don’t fire GM Joe Schoen because of one controversial decision—moving on from Saquon Barkley. And you certainly don’t ditch Brian Daboll, a Coach of the Year, while the team is still in the midst of a rebuild. This knee-jerk reaction culture does nothing but set franchises back even further. It took the Detroit Lions three long years to finally turn the corner, and they’re now a legitimate contender. Why? Because they committed to their vision and gave their leadership time to build the foundation.
The Giants, on the other hand, have been the poster child for instability. Since firing Tom Coughlin—arguably too soon—they’ve churned through Ben McAdoo (also fired prematurely), Pat Shurmur, and Joe Judge. None of these coaches were given the time or support to truly implement their systems or cultivate a winning culture. Now, with Brian Daboll at the helm, the Giants have a chance to break this vicious cycle.
Daboll has already proven he can win, taking a team with limited talent to the playoffs in his first season. However, the team’s failure to properly develop Daniel Jones as a franchise quarterback has hindered any sustained progress. Instead of blaming Daboll or Schoen, the focus should be on giving them the time and resources to draft and develop their quarterback of the future. Every successful franchise has stability at the top—just look at the Chiefs with Andy Reid, the Patriots with Bill Belichick, or the Steelers, who have had only three head coaches in the last 50 years.
The Giants don’t need another reset; they need continuity. The media talking heads who claim that sticking with Daboll and Schoen will “lower the franchise” are clueless about what it takes to run an NFL team. Building a winner takes patience, vision, and time. Constantly changing the leadership does nothing but perpetuate failure.
This isn’t just about Daboll or Schoen—it’s about giving the organization a chance to rebuild the right way. Stability within the coaching staff and front office is the foundation of long-term success. The Giants haven’t had that in years, and the results speak for themselves.
It’s time to break the cycle. Let Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen draft their quarterback and build their team. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither are championship franchises. The Giants have an opportunity to stop the madness and finally establish the stability they’ve been lacking. Let’s hope they don’t squander it.
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