Giants players 'surprised' Brian Daboll was retained following woeful season: report

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The New York Giants went 3-14 this season, and a lot of people were surprised over owner John Mara's decision to retain general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll for a fourth season. 

Apparently, multiple Giants players were also "surprised" about the team retaining Daboll, according to a report from ESPN. 

While multiple players were "surprised" about Daboll coming out, some said they were fine with it because Daboll is a player-friendly coach.

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New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, left, walks off the field after loss to Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Jan. 5, 2025. (Eric Hartline-Imagn Images)

The players said the Giants head coach was open to feedback and incorporates a schedule that "hardly wears them down," according to the report.

The report also said the players like Daboll as a person but see signs that his program is not "destined for success."

Daboll’s tenure could not have gotten off to a better start, going 9-7-1 in his first season, winning a playoff game over the Minnesota Vikings and being named Coach of the Year.

Since then, it has been all downhill. 

The Giants regressed in 2023, going 6-11, making what people thought the 2024 season to be a make-or-break season for the coach and general manager.

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