Giants’ Joe Schoen should take Chris Ballard’s firing as a warning shot

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen can't get too comfortable after Chris Ballard's firing.

By Michael Haney · G Men HQ

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Writer Michael Haney argues Chris Ballard's dismissal by Indianapolis serves as a warning to Giants GM Joe Schoen.
The Indianapolis Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard after a 2-4 start to the season.
Ballard spent nearly ten years leading the Colts, reaching the postseason twice and winning one playoff game.

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Michael Haney of GMEN HQ argues that New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen should view the Indianapolis Colts' firing of Chris Ballard as a warning. The Colts dismissed Ballard following a 2-4 start to the season, ending a tenure of nearly ten years that yielded only two playoff appearances.

Haney suggests that Schoen, like Ballard, has relied on a strong relationship with team ownership despite mixed results. While Schoen recently signed a contract extension through 2029, the writer stresses he must build winning rosters alongside new head coach John Harbaugh to secure his long-term future.

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Giants’ Joe Schoen should take Chris Ballard’s firing as a warning shot

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