Joseph "Joe" Schoen () (born July 11, 1979) is an

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executive who is the

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of the

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of the

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(NFL). Schoen previously served as the assistant general manager for the

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from 2017 to 2021. Schoen began his NFL career as a scout for the

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before serving in the scouting department for the

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from 2008 to 2016 and joining the Bills in 2017.

Early years

A native of

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, Schoen played

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as a

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as a freshman and wide receiver his final three years, serving as a captain during his senior season. He was also a member of

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fraternity. He graduated from DePauw University in 2001 with a communications degree.

Executive career

Carolina Panthers

In 2001, Schoen began his career as a scouting assistant for the

before being hired as an area scout in 2002.

Miami Dolphins

In 2008, Schoen joined the

as a national scout. In 2013, he was promoted to assistant director of college scouting and was again promoted to director of player personnel in 2014.

Buffalo Bills

On May 14, 2017, Schoen was hired by the

as their assistant general manager, reuniting with general manager

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, whom Schoen worked with during his time in Carolina. Schoen worked with

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, who he ended up hiring as the Giants head coach after being hired as the Giants general manager. Schoen was there when the team drafted

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New York Giants

On January 21, 2022, Schoen was named the general manager of the

. Schoen is the first Giants general manager since George Young was hired in 1979 who had no previous ties to the franchise. Schoen's first job as general manager was hiring a new head coach. He hired

offensive coordinator

, whom he was in the Bills organization with previously. Schoen also led the draft effort, selecting Oregon Defensive End

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and Alabama Offensive Tackle

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with the Giants two first round picks.

References

External links

New York Giants profile
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