New York Giants general manager has not spoken to the media since training camp. Since then, he’s been in hiding while his team has hit the skids for the third consecutive season.
On Sunday, during the Giants’ 36-20 victory over the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium, Gettleman decide to grace us the fans with his presence, appearing on the field and drawing the ire of the Big Blue fanbase.
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Now, I don’t condone guerrilla journalism, but the young man who took this video did not use any foul language and asked the questions many Giant fans feel they are entitled answers to.
Gettleman has not made the Giants a better team since becoming the GM in December of 2017. They have won eight games over the past two seasons and are in danger of finishing last in the NFC East for the third consecutive season.
Requests by the media to speak with Gettleman have been rebuffed, so maybe the fans can get something out of him.
Many of Gettleman’s personnel moves have been baffling to say the least. His 2018 draft class was considered to be a knockout but they’ve all been unimpressive in their second season. His 2019 draft class is almost all out on the field and the jury is still very much out on them, too.
But it is Gettleman’s use of free agent capital, salary cap space and his trades that have most fans questioning his competence. The Leonard Williams trade in October was especially puzzling. Why a last place team would trade draft picks for an impending free agent they are unlikely to re-sign is bonkers.
Then, there are the free agent signings who the smart teams steered clear of: Nate Solder, Jonathan Stewart, et al. Plus the dealing for Alec Ogletree and the decisions to cut ties with other veterans.
Does he deserve to continue down the path here with the Giants? I’m going to say no. The Williams trade illustrated to me that he is out of touch with the league right now.
The Giants are likely to let Pat Shurmur and his staff go but keep Gettleman. In reality, all of them should be fired. They will have over $80 million or so to spend in free agency, but given his recent performance, is Gettleman the guy you want making these decisions?