The New York Giants have decided to retain Joe Schoen as their general manager and Brian Daboll as head coach, despite troubling reports regarding the team's internal issues during the 2024 season. A significant point of contention arose around cornerback Nick McCloud, who was asked to take a pay cut from his one-year $2.98 million deal prior to Week 4, just as he was set to start a game. McCloud expressed a desire to stay with the Giants at his current salary but ultimately was released and signed with the San Francisco 49ers.

Reports indicate that Schoen communicated a lack of regard for McCloud's situation, telling representatives, 'Don't pay October's rent, all right? As soon as I can replace him, I’m going to replace him. I’m not f---ing around.' This statement exemplifies the dysfunction permeating the Giants organization, with players feeling that Schoen underestimated the impact of losing respected teammates such as Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney, who were also let go. The locker room dynamics, particularly Barkley’s role in maintaining team morale throughout a challenging season, have raised questions about Schoen's management as he heads into a critical 2025 season.