Why it's time for Giants co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch to sell the Franchise

East Rutherford, NJ- When the Tisch family purchased 50% of the New York Football Giants from the Mara family in 1991, there was hope of a promising future for the franchise nestled in the media capital of the world. 

The Giants brand, which represents not only those in the city but also other areas of the northeast like New Jersey and Connecticut, is an attractive one with a rich history dating back to Lawrence Taylor, the Big Tuna, and beyond. The turn of the century marked a new era for the Giants to turn a leaf and rediscover their pursuits. Lombardi's and Steve Tisch and company could not have come at a better time, or so we thought. 

The initial outlook was encouraging. Super Bowls in both 2008 and 2012 compensated for abysmal seasons sandwiched in between. When former Giants head coach Tom Coughlin resigned after leading the team to three consecutive poor seasons after the 2012 Super Bowl, some directed criticism at Giants ownership in the way they influenced Coughlin's resignation, especially considering the modest hires of Ben McAdoo, Pat Shurmur, Joe Judge, and Brian Daboll that all failed to establish success after Coughlin. 

The 3-14 seasons that Giants fans have endured since Coughlin's resignation have not helped Mara or Tisch in the court of public opinion, particularly the criticism directed at Mara for influencing personnel decisions that ultimately hurt the long-term health of the organization. 

Many fans saw their contempt for ownership grow tenfold over the handling and departure of Saquon Barkley in free agency, which was documented for the world to see via HBO's 'Hard Knocks'. While there's no doubt Mara's outspoken efforts to retain Barkley were noted and appreciated, the fundamental dysfunction that consistently contributes to lackluster seasons stems from the leadership issues from ownership and their inability to hire the right staff or evaluate draft-eligible players. 

2025 offers a significant opportunity, with a young, talented QB, to hit the hard reset button on the Giants and give new ownership at least something to work with initially. John Mara and Steve Tisch are simply not going to sell the Giants. The downward trajectory of the franchise, paired with some key pieces to build a new foundation, provides reasons for ownership to make the move.

If the pair refuses, the question remains, if not now, when?