HBO’s documentary “Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants” hit the platform recently on July 2. And central to the narrative is the key figure, the GM of the Giants, Joe Schoen. The 44-year-old Schoen, who joined the Giants in January 2022, has lived a vibrant career, initiating it way back in 2001. While his impressive records are all over the internet, it is about time that we unveil the biggest support system of his life, Marie Schoen.
On joining the Giants, Joe took the opportunity the opportunity to thank his wife for her elemental role in his journey, including that of his children. “I would like to thank my family: my wife Marie, daughter Sydney, son Carson, and Harper Grace, my three-year-old. I appreciate all the sacrifices you guys have made over the years in allowing me to chase my dream,” Joe acknowledged.
Talking about her relationship with Joe and her special bond, she remarked, “He makes them (kids) and me feel like we’re the most important thing they have.” Marie plays a purely commendable role off the field with the Giants. With Beth Daboll, wife of Giants head coach, they have worked tirelessly to foster community and family integration, trying to create a supportive environment.
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What do you think is the most intriguing aspect of Joe Schoen's personal life?
His relationship with Marie Schoen
His journey to becoming Giants GM
Helping the wives of new Giants’ members adjust to New Rutherford, she gives her best. “Really, it’s just trying to know the whole picture and make sure everybody feels comfortable because the guys get here and immediately have to go in and start practicing,” Schoen remarked.
Schoen and Daboll even initiated community activities like Bible studies “to offer a lot of different things in the hope somebody can come to one of the things.”Her community service roles have helped make immense changes in society. There are multiple instances wherein she has collaboratively worked for the same.
Marie Schoen’s philanthropic roles
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Marie and Beth also co-hosted an event called “Sleep Out: Women Unite” to support Covenant House New Jersey (CHNJ). They started this initiative to raise awareness and funds to help homeless youths who become victims of human trafficking.
Previously, when Joe was with the Buffalo Bills, Marie was also a prominent member of the Buffalo Bills Women’s Association. As a part of this group, she dedicated herself to charitable work and community service. In one instance, she participated in cooking meals and delivering homemade desserts to Kevin Guest House, which was in downtown Buffalo. All of these roles demonstrate her thorough involvement in community service.