Giants legend Eli Manning backs team's decision to stick with Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen despite woeful season

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While most fans may not agree with the New York Giants’ decision to stick with head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen following another disappointing season, the announcement was met with praise by one of the organization’s greats. 

Former quarterback Eli Manning said in an interview with USA Today on Monday that Giants co-owner John Mara made "the right decision" in maintaining the organization’s leadership despite the 3-14 record because he believes the vicious coaching cycle can often work against a team. 

JNew York Giants head coach Brian Daboll on the sidelines during the Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Jan. 5, 2025. (Eric Hartline-Imagn Images)

"You've got to have that continuity," Manning said. "To change things up has not worked. It has not worked for the Giants these last 10 years of changing every two or three years.

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"I think Brian Daboll has showed that he has won, two years ago in the playoffs. So I think the opportunity for them to go in, they've got to figure out the quarterback situation this year, but they have talent," he continued. 

"They have guys around that are playing at a high level. It's just building that great team culture. That just takes time, and I think it's the right move to give him that time to do that."

Former Giants quarterback Eli Manning during the pregame at Red Bull Arena on April 14, 2024. (Jonathan Jones-USA Today Sports)

Mara released a statement Monday acknowledging that the season was "disappointing," but added that he remains "confident" in Schoen and Daboll. 

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