The New York Giants announced on Monday that general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll would be retained, largely for the sake of continuity.
That decision didn’t quite satisfy the frustrated fans, but it did earn praise from Giants legend Eli Manning.
“You have to establish continuity and maintain consistency to build a strong culture. It takes time, not something that can be achieved in just a couple of years. They started off well, making the playoffs in Year One, but now they are facing a challenging situation,” Manning shared on CNBC, as reported by Ryan Dunleavy.
“They need to find a quarterback, fill key positions, and they’re not far off. They have talented playmakers who are the stars of the team, and it’s all about getting everyone on board, working together, and figuring out how to win these close games.”
Having experienced significant changes towards the end of his career, Manning understands the negative impact of constant turnover. The cycle of introducing new systems every few years is detrimental to everyone involved.
Then there’s the issue of culture.
“I believe it’s the right decision to retain these guys. Allow them to bring in their own people, establish their style, and shape the culture. I think they have the potential to do that,” Manning expressed.
However, the challenge lies in the fact that the Giants currently have a losing culture. This problem existed before the Schoen-Daboll era and has persisted.
The real question now is: Does continuity hold much value when everyone knows that Schoen and Daboll are on borrowed time?
