Joe Schoen was introduced as the General Manager of the New York Giants in a press conference on Wednesday.
Schoen spoke for a few minutes before fielding questions from the media.
Here are some takeaways from the new GM's introductory press conference.
Joe Schoen said it's truly an honor to be named GM of this historic franchise. "I don't take this lightly."
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
Joe Schoen said the relationship between him and the next head coach will be integral. "We will be aligned in our plan and vision...We will build a strong foundation."
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
Joe Schoen thanks his parents for showing him "what hard work looks like."
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
Joe Schoen can't wait to get the next head coach in. "We're going to roll up our sleeves" and get to work on 2022.
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
Joe Schoen said he's a "true believer" in giving an opportunity to everyone on the current Giants' staff. He said there are a lot of good people in the building he's looking forward to working with. Everyone will be evaluated.
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
Joe Schoen said there hasn't been one person who has said a bad thing about Daniel Jones since he got in the building.
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
Joe Schoen said the next head coach, among other things, has to be willing to play young players because they have 11 draft picks.
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
Joe Schoen said all of the head coach candidates bring a different skillset. If they have previous head coaching experience, fine. If they don't, that's fine too. Whatever is best for the team.
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
Joe Schoen said the biggest thing he learned from the Bills is having the entire building "working towards a common goal." It's about "getting people in the right seats."
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
Joe Schoen said he will be given every resource possible by ownership to build the team into a winner.
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
Joe Schoen: "I believe in drafting, developing, and retaining our own."
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
Joe Schoen said you don't know if you're ever ready to become a GM. There's no manual. "You've got to be able to problem solve."
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
Joe Schoen: "We're going to be smart, tough, and dependable." That's the "DNA" they're looking for in the draft and free agency.
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
Joe Schoen said he's in good shape with the draft. He was able to get on the road this past year with the Bills to evaluate prospects.
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
Joe Schoen preaches the importance of continuity in developing players. It's a reason teams have success.
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
Joe Schoen said he's been in the seat when a new GM comes in. If you work hard and you're a good teammate, he can work with you.
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
Joe Schoen said he learned a lot from Bill Parcells in how to build a roster and find coaches. They talk regularly. He's not afraid to call on a Monday after a game and tell him what they need on the roster.
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
Joe Schoen: "I look forward to putting my stamp on the team."
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
John Mara on Joe Schoen: “He’s seen how it should be done.”
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
John Mara: “I want continuity.” He doesn’t want to do one of these GM introductory press conferences for a long time.
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
John Mara on Joe Schoen: “I want him to build the thing the right way…for sustained success.”
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
John Mara admits they’ve done everything to screw it up for Daniel Jones with all the changes in the past. They are certainly not giving up on him.
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022
Joe Schoen said they need to look wherever they can to help the offensive line. “Our job is to find solutions.”
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 26, 2022

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