The Giants on Friday announced the hired Joe Schoen as the their new general manager, the first step in the team’s attempt to fill a leadership vacuum after the previous general manager and the former head coach both departed after another unsuccessful season.
Schoen, 42, spent the past five seasons as the assistant general manager of the Buffalo Bills, helping Brandon Beane construct a roster that reached the A.F.C. championship last season. The Bills face Kansas City in the divisional round on Sunday. Schoen replaced Dave Gettleman, who retired as the Giants’ general manager this month.
“Throughout our search, Joe impressed us with his ability to communicate a progressive and comprehensive vision for our team,” Giants president and co-owner John Mara said in a statement.