Schoen and Daboll will have to make some tough decisions this offseason regarding their roster and coaching staff. Here’s a look at four of the biggest decisions they’ll have to make.

New York has the sixth pick in the draft, but unfortunately for them, quarterback Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, and receiver Marvin Harrison Jr will all likely be off the board when they’re on the clock. However, there are still a ton of top prospects that will be available.

The Giants are in the same exact position there were a year ago as it pertains to Saquon Barkley’s contract situation. The only difference this year is that Barkley is a year older and if they decide to use the franchise tag again, they’ll have to pay Barkley a little over $12 million for the 2024 season.

It’s imperative that whoever New York hires to become the new coordinator fix their two biggest issues, which have been their inability to stop the run and having a consistent pass rush.

McKinney is the second biggest free agent on the team after Barkley. The 25-year-old safety led the team in interceptions with three and was second on the team in tackles with 116 which was a career-high. But what was most impressive about his season was that he played on every defensive snap.

There’s no denying McKinney’s talent, but there’s also no denying that it won’t be cheap to keep him. It’s projected that the franchise tag for a safety will be a little over $17 million. That’s a huge investment especially, when there are other pressing needs to fill. McKinney and the team could work out a multi-year deal, but it will probably take an annual contract in the $14-16 million range to finalize the deal.

Whether the Giants decide to bring back McKinney will weigh heavily on who the new defensive coordinator will be, and how they feel about the other safeties on their roster.