The NFL regular season has come to an end, bringing with it "Black Monday," the day when struggling teams make significant changes. For the Philadelphia Eagles, there were a couple of decisions worth noting.
New York Giants General Manager Joe Schoen is staying put for now. This year's "we're keeping (GM or HC)" statement comes as a welcome relief to the rest of the NFC East. Schoen and former coach Brian Daboll were hired in 2022, and their tenure was marked by an initial 9-7-1 record that led to a playoff appearance. However, things took a downward turn quickly after that.
Over the next two years, the Giants finished with a combined record of 17-49 and -405 point differential. Daboll was fired after just one season, while Schoen stayed on as GM for another year. Despite finishing with a 9-7 record last year, the team is heading to the draft in the fifth spot, which will likely not appeal to teams looking to trade up for a quarterback.
Schoen's tenure has been marked by underperformance since taking over from Dave Gettleman, who had a dismal run as GM. The Giants' ownership is often criticized for making poor hires and failing to see when their personnel is struggling. It remains to be seen if Schoen can turn things around.
On the other side of town, Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon was surprisingly let go after two seasons at the helm. Despite starting strong with a 2-0 record in 2025, the team finished with a dismal 3-14 record and -142 point differential. Gannon's overall record as coach is 15-36 (0.294), which is not impressive.
The Cardinals' struggles are reminiscent of those under former head coaches Kliff Kingsbury and Steve Wilks. It's unclear what led to the decision to fire Gannon, but it seems like a long time coming.
In Washington, Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt was let go after a disappointing season that saw the team finish 4-12. The defense finished 27th in points allowed and 22nd in yards allowed.
There's also speculation about Kliff Kingsbury possibly losing his job as offensive coordinator, although it's unclear if he'll be hired as a head coach elsewhere. In related news, the Commanders are expected to bring back coach Dan Quinn for the 2026 season, with changes to the offense and defense still possible.
Finally, the Cowboys have parted ways with defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, while the Dolphins are requesting to interview Eagles Assistant GM Alec Halaby, who is likely a candidate for a GM job in the near future.
New York Giants General Manager Joe Schoen is staying put for now. This year's "we're keeping (GM or HC)" statement comes as a welcome relief to the rest of the NFC East. Schoen and former coach Brian Daboll were hired in 2022, and their tenure was marked by an initial 9-7-1 record that led to a playoff appearance. However, things took a downward turn quickly after that.
Over the next two years, the Giants finished with a combined record of 17-49 and -405 point differential. Daboll was fired after just one season, while Schoen stayed on as GM for another year. Despite finishing with a 9-7 record last year, the team is heading to the draft in the fifth spot, which will likely not appeal to teams looking to trade up for a quarterback.
Schoen's tenure has been marked by underperformance since taking over from Dave Gettleman, who had a dismal run as GM. The Giants' ownership is often criticized for making poor hires and failing to see when their personnel is struggling. It remains to be seen if Schoen can turn things around.
On the other side of town, Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon was surprisingly let go after two seasons at the helm. Despite starting strong with a 2-0 record in 2025, the team finished with a dismal 3-14 record and -142 point differential. Gannon's overall record as coach is 15-36 (0.294), which is not impressive.
The Cardinals' struggles are reminiscent of those under former head coaches Kliff Kingsbury and Steve Wilks. It's unclear what led to the decision to fire Gannon, but it seems like a long time coming.
In Washington, Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt was let go after a disappointing season that saw the team finish 4-12. The defense finished 27th in points allowed and 22nd in yards allowed.
There's also speculation about Kliff Kingsbury possibly losing his job as offensive coordinator, although it's unclear if he'll be hired as a head coach elsewhere. In related news, the Commanders are expected to bring back coach Dan Quinn for the 2026 season, with changes to the offense and defense still possible.
Finally, the Cowboys have parted ways with defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, while the Dolphins are requesting to interview Eagles Assistant GM Alec Halaby, who is likely a candidate for a GM job in the near future.
got me thinkin'. I mean, the Giants keep their GM, Schoen, but it's like they're stuck in neutral, right? One year of playin' decently and then just tankin' again. And what's up with Gannon gettin' fired after two seasons? He had a good start, 2-0, but then just falls off the radar 
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. I feel for the fans, man. They deserve better.
. And what about Gannon? Did they finally realize they made a mistake? Only time'll tell, but it's been a weird year so far... 
it's like teams are trying to reset and start fresh 
i think joe schoen staying on as gm for now might be a good thing for the giants they need stability at the top and schoen has some experience under his belt 
meanwhile, jonathan gannon getting fired after two seasons is no surprise 
joe whitt getting let go from the commanders defense doesn't come as a shock either 
it's gonna be an interesting draft this year with teams like the giants looking to pick up some talent 
. He loves those new BBQ sauce flavored chips from Japan... have you tried them? They're so sick! But anyway, back to the NFL... teams making changes, huh? Reminds me of when I switched careers 5 years ago and had to start all over again. It's crazy how quickly things can change in life. Do you think it's weird that some teams are expecting a QB to magically fix their season? 
but on a more positive note im glad the eagles are considering Alec Halaby for a gm role, that dude has been grinding in philly for years and knows whats up 
i mean what a relief it would be if they'd just made some decent hires already instead of having another year of mediocrity we'll see how long he lasts...and whats up with the cardinals firing jonathan gannon after two seasons? seems like they're just trying to sweep everything under the rug 
. The Giants' decision to stick with Joe Schoen as their GM is actually kind of refreshing? I mean, he's been through some ups and downs, but it's hard to deny that they've been rebuilding for years now. And let's be real, the NFC East can be a dumpster fire at times, so maybe stability isn't the worst thing in the world. Plus, it gives Schoen a chance to prove himself and make some actual moves.
. Don't get me wrong, changes can be necessary, but sometimes you feel like they're just sweeping everything under the rug and hoping for the best. I guess only time will tell if any of these GMs or coaches can actually turn things around.
The Commanders' defense was pretty bad this year, but Joe Whitt getting let go seems like an easy decision... 
As for Kingsbury, I don't know how long he'll stick around as OC, and the Commanders bringing him back for 2026 is interesting - will they be able to turn it around? 
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. Daboll's firing was just the beginning... 
gotta feel bad for joe schoen at the giants, his tenure been underwhelming since taking over from gettleman... maybe he's due for a change? 
but hey, you can never rule out a coaching shakeup later down the line...
So the NFL "Black Monday" is like a big shake-up day for teams that aren't doing well, right? 
And what do the Giants' owners think they need to change or is it just a case of "same old same old"? 
The Cardinals firing Jonathan Gannon seems like a no-brainer though... 3-14 record is pretty bad, even for an expansion team! 
And with the Cowboys and Dolphins making some moves, I'm curious to see how all these changes will shake out in the coming seasons. 
. You'd think they'd want someone with a fresh perspective to turn things around ASAP 
. Maybe they think changes will magically fix everything, but I'm not holding my breath 
. And can we talk about how weird it is that teams are trying to hire Alec Halaby as a GM? He's an assistant GM with the Eagles, for crying out loud! What's next, bringing in someone from the interns' department 
. Meanwhile, Arizona's Jonathan Gannon got the boot after a strong start 
. Can't say I'm surprised, though - 3-14 record? Yeah, that's not gonna cut it 
. And on the East coast, Commanders are shakin' things up with Whitt and Quinn both gettin' the axe 
. Only way to go is up... or down 