Build through the draft and sign own players. The drafting here has been so abysmal that it hasn’t even been an option. Will not be big FA spenders. Basically saying without saying it that last year’s approach here was horrific.
Listened to the whole thing, said everything right
Coach has to be on board with analytics and sport performance. Building through the draft, FA when they need to. Meeting with the scouts telling them what he wants during evaluations. Acknowledged the cap issues. Professional and likable.
Took a shot at Buffalo!
Nothing shocking. No red flags either. I'm psyched as hell.
I agree with one of the post assessment that he reminds him of the O Epstein. I’m a big Red Sox fan and loved the days with Theo. He really managed the team well, as GM. I hope Joe can do the same thing.
‘I believe this roster is close and can have a chance to compete this year’
That tells me, while building blocks may be present on the roster, the depth isn’t, as well as cap issues, would prevent from any misconceived overnight success. Take the time to build it right and change our approach, which he alluded to
I can see why they picked him. Getting a young GM who would appear to be able to handle an entire org from the ground up was something they were looking for and he probably was the most experienced out of the younger guys. Peters may have had the edge when it came to talent evaluation but I’d think Schoen beat him in all other aspects.
‘I believe this roster is close and can have a chance to compete this year’
That tells me, while building blocks may be present on the roster, the depth isn’t, as well as cap issues, would prevent from any misconceived overnight success. Take the time to build it right and change our approach, which he alluded to
I think he's got good understanding this is a full rebuild. There's only a few guys worthy of "foundation for the future" status right now (Thomas, McKinney, maybe L. Williams) and major holes throughout roster, with more peeking in near future even on defense.
Really refreshing departure from our last GM. I think this is one hire we can all get behind. Now let's go and draft some football players. Schoen seems genuinely excited to have 11 picks.
Build through the draft and sign own players. The drafting here has been so abysmal that it hasn’t even been an option. Will not be big FA spenders. Basically saying without saying it that last year’s approach here was horrific.
Past history with Reese is that the Giants overpaid to keep marginal value players.
He said near the end, when discussing having two top picks that he was not intending to move up. I dont think many here were thinking there was a reason to move up but thought that was an interesting clarification.
It's cliche, but he seemed very serious when he talked about instructing the NYG scouts about they way things are going to be done.
I noticed his whole demeanor changed when he was talking about the scouts, almost like he may have been getting push back from them about how things are gonna be. Probably reading to much into it though.
It's cliche, but he seemed very serious when he talked about instructing the NYG scouts about they way things are going to be done.
Its clear there isn't much of a learning curve even though he is first time GM. He was the first person Beane brought in to help build the Bills up from scratch. Beane also doesn't have a scouting background...so I think its safe to say Schoen basically was a big player in how the Bills changed there entire scouting organization.
He seems like he knows what he wants and can articulate that to the rest of the football ops and his experiences help him there.
Hopefully his suit fits at the PC.
Impressive young man.
He does say He was a Giant fan because of Mark Bavaro. So he does bring up some history.
can you think of any well run team that consistently spends large dollars to sign outside FA's?
Usually if you are doing that you are trying to make up for draft misses.
He's a breath of fresh air.
And I'll just leave it at that.
Took a shot at Buffalo!
Nothing shocking. No red flags either. I'm psyched as hell.
And lucky. The draft IMO is at least 1/3 luck!
Ugh.
His decisions will need to start coming quick though once HC is hired and will be interesting to assess where we sit on many fronts in 2 years time.
It's cliche, but he seemed very serious when he talked about instructing the NYG scouts about they way things are going to be done.
He's a breath of fresh air.
And I'll just leave it at that.
+1
That tells me, while building blocks may be present on the roster, the depth isn’t, as well as cap issues, would prevent from any misconceived overnight success. Take the time to build it right and change our approach, which he alluded to
That tells me, while building blocks may be present on the roster, the depth isn’t, as well as cap issues, would prevent from any misconceived overnight success. Take the time to build it right and change our approach, which he alluded to
I think he's got good understanding this is a full rebuild. There's only a few guys worthy of "foundation for the future" status right now (Thomas, McKinney, maybe L. Williams) and major holes throughout roster, with more peeking in near future even on defense.
Past history with Reese is that the Giants overpaid to keep marginal value players.
Build through the draft not FA
Believes in analytics
Get salary cap in better health
I am very impressed so far and hope he gets to pick his HC
Build through the draft not FA
Believes in analytics
Get salary cap in better health
I am very impressed so far and hope he gets to pick his HC
Was about to type literally the same thoughts. Good first impressions from Schoen.
Yeah that was weird, and they both said 11 picks.
It's cliche, but he seemed very serious when he talked about instructing the NYG scouts about they way things are going to be done.
I noticed his whole demeanor changed when he was talking about the scouts, almost like he may have been getting push back from them about how things are gonna be. Probably reading to much into it though.
It's cliche, but he seemed very serious when he talked about instructing the NYG scouts about they way things are going to be done.
Its clear there isn't much of a learning curve even though he is first time GM. He was the first person Beane brought in to help build the Bills up from scratch. Beane also doesn't have a scouting background...so I think its safe to say Schoen basically was a big player in how the Bills changed there entire scouting organization.
He seems like he knows what he wants and can articulate that to the rest of the football ops and his experiences help him there.
When it comes down to it, to a large degree, relationships dictate success.
The GM and Coach, and the Coaches with the players.
If those relationships are strong, the foundation is there for sustained success.