New York Giants co-owner John Mara took quite a bit of heat this week after announcing that he was retaining both general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll after a second consecutive miserable season.

Giants owner John Mara named the team’s “No. 1 issue” for the offseason after deciding to retain Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll.

After making the baffling decision to retain the failed third-year regime of general manager Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll, Giants co-owner John Mara tried to explain himself. Mara — though not co-owner Steve Tisch — spoke to reporters Monday morning,