The recent hiring of Dawn Aponte is a significant move. Multiple sources at varying levels described her as a “killer” — intended as high praise. Aponte is confident in her expertise and has little tolerance for incompetence or dysfunction. She will not surround herself — or allow others to surround the organization — with anything that is not working.
“Between her and John,” one source said, “that building better be on their sh-t.”
Aponte was heavily involved in informal meetings with agents throughout the week. SNY checked in with several who met with the Giants. The groups varied, which is typical. Agents met with some combination of Aponte, Charles Tisch, Joe Schoen, Ed Triggs, Chris Rossetti and Tim McDonnell. Others joined at times. Schoen was a frequent topic of conversation in Indianapolis. The Giants insist his role has not changed, but that has not stopped speculation across league circles. The simplest way to quiet that chatter: extend Schoen. If he and Harbaugh are as aligned as they say, formalize the partnership beyond the 2026 draft.