"Black Monday" has arrived in the NFL, bringing with it a wave of firings that have left fans and pundits alike scratching their heads. The Philadelphia Eagles were not immune to the shake-up, as they made some notable decisions regarding their front office.
In a move that's sure to spark debate, the Giants decided to retain General Manager Joe Schoen despite a dismal 2024 season that saw them finish with a 3-14 record and a -142 point differential. Schoen's four-year tenure has resulted in a cumulative record of 22-45-1 and a cumulative point differential of -347, making him one of the worst GMs in the league.
The Giants' inability to find success during Schoen's tenure can be attributed to the front office's failure to adapt to modern NFL trends and analytics. Gettleman-era GM Dave ran the team's front office from 2018 to 2021, producing a dismal 19-46 record over four seasons. The lack of improvement under new coach Brian Daboll has only exacerbated the problem.
In contrast, the Cardinals made the correct call in firing head coach Jonathan Gannon despite an initial promising start to his tenure. His overall record stands at 15-36, and he's left fans cringing with some cringe-worthy moments from his press conferences and interviews. The decision to fire Gannon was long overdue, given his inability to lead the team to success.
On the other side of town, the Commanders have parted ways with defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., who struggled to stop opponents all season. Meanwhile, rumors suggest that Kliff Kingsbury's days as the Commanders' OC are numbered, and he may be considered for a head coaching job elsewhere in the league.
Lastly, the Cowboys have let go of defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, largely due to their inability to find quality defenders through trades or free agency. The Dolphins are looking to interview Eagles Assistant GM Alec Halaby for a potential GM position, which could signal that he's on his way out of Philadelphia soon.
In a move that's sure to spark debate, the Giants decided to retain General Manager Joe Schoen despite a dismal 2024 season that saw them finish with a 3-14 record and a -142 point differential. Schoen's four-year tenure has resulted in a cumulative record of 22-45-1 and a cumulative point differential of -347, making him one of the worst GMs in the league.
The Giants' inability to find success during Schoen's tenure can be attributed to the front office's failure to adapt to modern NFL trends and analytics. Gettleman-era GM Dave ran the team's front office from 2018 to 2021, producing a dismal 19-46 record over four seasons. The lack of improvement under new coach Brian Daboll has only exacerbated the problem.
In contrast, the Cardinals made the correct call in firing head coach Jonathan Gannon despite an initial promising start to his tenure. His overall record stands at 15-36, and he's left fans cringing with some cringe-worthy moments from his press conferences and interviews. The decision to fire Gannon was long overdue, given his inability to lead the team to success.
On the other side of town, the Commanders have parted ways with defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., who struggled to stop opponents all season. Meanwhile, rumors suggest that Kliff Kingsbury's days as the Commanders' OC are numbered, and he may be considered for a head coaching job elsewhere in the league.
Lastly, the Cowboys have let go of defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, largely due to their inability to find quality defenders through trades or free agency. The Dolphins are looking to interview Eagles Assistant GM Alec Halaby for a potential GM position, which could signal that he's on his way out of Philadelphia soon.
i mean joe schoen is getting a pass after 3-14 record? it's like they're trying to rewrite history books or something 
at least the cardinals made the right call in firing gannon, that guy was cringeworthy 
and i'm not surprised kliff kingsbury's days are numbered, cowboys defense is a joke 
matt eberflus out? yeah that makes sense too... seems like eagles are cleaning house, alec halaby might be next to go 
. But at the same time, I feel bad for Gannon, he seemed like a decent guy in interviews 
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. Alec Halaby was a solid assistant GM, maybe it's time for him to take over as GM. Fingers crossed! 
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i mean they lost more games than anyone else and had one of the worst point differentials in the league 
meanwhile teams like the Cardinals who fired Gannon are actually making smart moves to improve 
. I mean, 22-45-1 record and -347 point differential? That's not just bad, that's historical 
. I mean, 15-36 record is still pretty bad, but at least he was trying to make some plays 
. And can we talk about the Commanders for a sec? Parting ways with Whitt Jr. is a no-brainer 
. On the other side of it, Gannon got an easy one firing him after 15-36 record 
, Whitt Jr's gotta go. Kingsbury's got a rep for being decent OCs but if they can't find someone better than him... 
It's like, the Cardinals did the right thing in firing Gannon, you know? 
They deserved better than to cringe every time he said something on press conference. 
The Commanders' move to fire Whitt Jr was necessary too 
. And can't wait to see if Alec Halaby leaves Philly for GM job elsewhere 
, I'm not surprised he's got his sights set on Philly! The Cowboys' D struggled all season too, so it was only time they made a move. This whole offseason is shaping up to be a wild ride 
. I mean, who needs wins and points when you've got analytics to back up your decisions? The Giants' struggles are just a result of their lack of adaptability to modern NFL trends, which is actually a strength of Schoen's tenure. Gettleman was clearly the one holding them back all those years ago! As for Gannon, firing him is just going to create a huge power vacuum and give some other coach a chance to screw things up even more 
And don't even get me started on Gettleman, what a disaster 
. I mean, at least they're trying to shake things up, but Schoen's tenure has been a total trainwreck 
. I'm low-key excited to see if Alec Halaby's gonna become a GM somewhere soon 
, who was struggling to even win a single game against decent teams 
...Kingsbury might be better off getting out of there before he gets canned 
. I'm excited for the Dolphins to take a chance on him though, they might just make something happen 
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, and Eberflus was already under pressure before getting fired 
. At least the Giants are shaking things up now...even if it's too little, too late 
. And on a more positive note, I think it's awesome that teams are already looking for new faces to bring in and shake things up.
. I mean, 3-14 is brutal, and -142 point differential? That's like, a math problem 
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. and it's not like they were getting any younger or wiser with each passing week 
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