If the Giants don’t produce this year — in some form or fashion — general manager Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll both will be fired.
Co-owner John Mara pretty much made that clear after 2024, when the Giants went 3-14, following a 6-11 debacle in 2023.
Production could mean a surprising number of wins with Russell Wilson. Or it could mean late-season progress from prized rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, even amid another loss-filled year.
Bottom line: This was a high-pressure offseason for Schoen, as he enters Year 4 on the job, having mostly failed so far.
So how did he do?
Not awful, but not great, according to Pro Football Focus, which gave the Giants’ offseason a B-minus:
The Giants took swings at quarterback Matthew Stafford in the trade market, and even called up to No. 1 overall for Cam Ward. But they were forced to settle for Jaxson Dart at the back end of Round 1. Defensive backs Paulson Adebo and Jevon Holland were great additions via free agency for a defense that earned a 52.2 PFF coverage grade last season. The Giants’ draft was very good overall, earning an A- in PFF’s draft grades.
Ultimately, this is all that matters over the long haul, when it comes to the Giants’ 2025 offseason: Is Dart their next Eli Manning, a franchise quarterback capable of leading them back to Super Bowl glory?
That’s it. That’s all.
Because Wilson has no future with them. And they’re not going to be a Super Bowl contender in 2025. Regardless of whether Schoen and Daboll stick around past this season, the success of this offseason simply hinges on the long-term success (or lack thereof) of Dart.
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Darryl Slater may be reached atdslater@njadvancemedia.com.