Giants, Nick McCloud and Schoen

Giants GM Joe Schoen has another brutal day with damning Nick McCloud report, All-Pro announcements
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney were both named to the Associated Press’ All-Pro First Team after Schoen let them walk in free agency last spring. No Giants players made either the AP First or Second All-Pro teams.
‘Fireable Offense,’ ‘Not a Good Look’ — Joe Schoen Faces Backlash From Fans as Details Emerge About Giants GM’s Treatment of Nick McCloud
New York Giants GM Joe Schoen’s handling of cornerback Nick McCloud has fans in splits, but not in a good way. Word’s out that Schoen might’ve crossed a line with how he treated McCloud, and the reactions are coming in hot.
The ugly details behind Giants’ surprising Nick McCloud cut: ‘I am not f—king around’
Giants general manager Joe Schoen made a stunning threat toward Nick McCloud and his agents while negotiating a potential pay cut for the defensive back November. “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–king around,” Schoen told McCloud’s representatives via phone, according to ESPN.
Giants GM Joe Schoen Threatened Player To Stop Paying Rent Because He’s Being Cut ASAP: Report
New York Giants fans were stunned when the team announced that both general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll would be returning next year
Dysfunctional Giants: GM Joe Schoen's reported handling of veteran player's release one of many puzzling moves
The New York Giants are bringing back Joe Schoen as general manager and Brian Daboll as head coach, yet a recent report on the 2024 season will make many second guess the season. According to ESPN, there were many issues within the Giants organization this season -- none more transparent than the team's situation with cornerback Nick McCloud.
Report: Giants GM Told Nick McCloud 'Don't Pay October's Rent' After Pay Cut Request
Trust was apparently low between New York Giants players and executives during the 2024 season, particularly in the wake of one reported incident
Giants tried to force veteran into pay cut: ‘Don’t pay October’s rent,’ GM said
According to Ranaan, the 26-year-old was asked to take a pay cut from the $2.98 million deal he had signed in the offseason. McCloud refused to take a decrease in pay, which resulted in a lashing on behalf of Schoen.
Giants GM Threatened to Release Player Who Wouldn't Take Pay Cut Before a Game
A growing distrust between Giants players and team management, including Schoen and embattled coach Brian Daboll, is one of the resonant themes of the piece. Perhaps the most glaring example was how Schoen treated cornerback Nick McCloud, a fourth-year player that had joined the Giants in 2022 and was a popular locker room presence.
Report: Giants' Joe Schoen Asked Nick McCloud to Take Pay Cut Before Cowboys Game
Trust was apparently low between New York Giants players and executives during the 2024 season, particularly in the wake of one reported incident
Giants GM Joe Schoen Facing Major Backlash for '(Expletive)' Roster Comments
New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen earned criticism from players, fans, and analysts for his comments regarding ...
Giants 2025: Is Joe Schoen the right GM to lead New York into the future?
Is the current Giants roster better than the one Schoen inherited in 2022? That it's even debatable is damning.
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Report: Joe Schoen 'not that popular' in Giants locker room
If New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll ... The recent release of cornerback Nick McCloud also weakened the team on defense and special teams.