Giants Fans React on Social Media to Team's Decision to Keep Joe Schoen, Brian Daboll

The Giants' decision to retain their head coach and general manager wasn't universally well-received.

Scott Salomon | Jan 6, 2025

Giants general manager Joe Schoen jokes with head coach Brian Daboll during Monday's end-of-season joint news conference. / Art Stapleton/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK

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The verdict is in for the New York Giants, and they are running it back another year with general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll at the controls.

The announcement was made early Monday morning via a team statement and as one might have guessed, the news was met with mixed reactions among the fan base that took to social media to express their feelings.

Some were upset, understandably so following the team's 3-14 record, a franchise worse single-season mark. Others seemed willing to give the team the benefit of the doubt with the decision.

One fan believes a boycott is in order for the 2025 season, as if that is going to hurt the Giants, The fan cites bad contracts authorized by ownership and recommended by Schoen and his staff.

We pay Daniel Jones, lose Saquan for Daniel Jones, cut Daniel Jones and then have the worst season in Giants history! Fans have to protest by not going to games! This is insane.
— Mike® (@ThirdeyeMaximum) January 6, 2025

And with the decision having been made, some fans are left to dream of what might have been.

Giants are so stupid, they should have went all in of Arron Glenn. Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll will be fire next year absolutely.
— Mace (@realmaceblack) January 6, 2025

Another fan, who opposed the retention, was happy the Giants made a plan and stuck to it.

Despite my feelings about this regime, I am proud of the Giants for sticking to their plan. They did not hesitate with the announcement, which tells me they truly believe in it. It takes courage and resolve to stand against the crowd—especially this one. Go Big Blue!
— NYGcrush🍎 (@NYGcrush) January 6, 2025

Still, some fans are so upset to the point where they, as of right now, plan to boycott Giants games next year...

you would have to pay me for me to go to a giants game next season.
— Breaking Tackles (@BTGiants) January 6, 2025

...while others, like this fan, will be in the market for a new team to root for.

I am done as a fan.
— pine (@NYGInsider) January 6, 2025

Based on the initial reactions, most of the joy over the Giants' decision came from fans of other NFC East teams.

Great news for Commanders fans - Giants are keeping staff and front office intact.
— Rick Snider's Washington (@Snide_Remarks) January 6, 2025

Another Giants fan thought losing running back Saquon Barkley was the lowest the franchise could get. He now confessed he was mistaken.

It's time for new ownership. I would have thought losing Saquon was enough, but this was the worst coached team in football.
— Kevin Kernahan (@cyclepath834) January 6, 2025

You knew that Eagles fans couldn't resist weighing in on the decision, right?

Giants fresh of losing to the backup Eagles, being wiped by the division 0-6, and choosing to extend Daniel Jones and not Saquon or McKinney, keep their disaster front office.

Let's go!#Eagles https://t.co/1GWWimAKJE
— Thomas R. Petersen (@thomasrp93) January 6, 2025

While most fans were outraged, some seem willing to keep an open mind.

When Joe and Dabs are retained I’m shifting my mindset. Giving them a fresh start with my full support. Tired from this years negativity and looking forward to continuity with a new QB. Go Giants!
— NYGcrush🍎 (@NYGcrush) January 5, 2025