The Ringer NFL Show Who Should be the Giants Next Head Coach?
Nov 11, 2025
Danny Heifetz, The Ringer's Giants analyst, joins to discuss the firing of Brian Daboll and the potential consequences for GM Joe Schoen. They explore the complexities of the Daboll-Schoen relationship, emphasizing the need for a unified approach in the team's rebuild. Danny evaluates five coaching candidates, suggesting Steve Spagnuolo and Kevin Stefanski as strong options, and considers trading for top coaches like Sean Payton and Kyle Shanahan. The conversation revolves around the appeal of the Giants job and the urgent need to optimize the team's offensive potential.
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Firing The Coach But Keeping The GM
- The Giants fired Brian Daboll but kept GM Joe Schoen, which many find puzzling.
- Sheil argues keeping the GM who brought Daboll back undermines confidence in the next coaching search.
Ownership Shapes Big Personnel Choices
- Danny Heifetz argues Joe Schoen deserves partial blame but ownership and scouting influence shaped major personnel choices.
- He suggests ownership pressure (Chris Mara) explains some decisions like sticking with Daniel Jones.
Make GM And Coach Jointly Accountable
- When hiring linked GM-coach pairs, make their fates mutually dependent to prevent finger-pointing.
- Sheil recommends a joint accountability clause: if one fails, both go.