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John Harbaugh’s work with the Giants is already well underway | The Athletic
There’s a more diverse collection of defensive coordinator possibilities with ties to Harbaugh. Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr, Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson, Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, Denver Broncos defensive passing game coordinator Jim Leonhard and Chiefs defensive line coach Joe Cullen are among the potential DC targets.
Harbaugh is open to branching out, as the Giants reportedly have requested to interview Minnesota Vikings defensive passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Daronte Jones for the DC job. Jones, who interviewed for the Giants’ DC opening two years ago when Shane Bowen was hired, has no ties to Harbaugh, but overlapped with general manager Joe Schoen in 2016 with the Dolphins. Chris Horton has been on Harbaugh’s staff since 2014, taking over as special teams coordinator in 2019. He figures to join Harbaugh in New York.
Coach Harbaugh’s message
Inside John Harbaugh’s vision and passion to make Giants a winner again | The Record
Jack Harbaugh was ready to go to work.
At 86 years old, with two sons having reached the pinnacle of the NFL, the moment his oldest was fired by the Baltimore Ravens after 18 years and 193 career wins, Jack was eager to plot the next step.
Because that’s what the Harbaugh men have always done: football is the family business.
John Harbaugh says Giants’ power structure being ‘overblown’ | ESPN.com
When all was said and done, the Giants gave Harbaugh significant power regarding personnel and the overall organization.
“I know that’s a big deal around here: ‘Final say,’” Chris Mara said. ”[Harbaugh] doesn’t have final say. It’s collaborative, and he’s the first to admit that. If he has final say with everything in that building, he wouldn’t be able to do his job.
“He’s going to be the most important cog in the wheel. Let’s put it that way. But in terms of final say, this is going to be a collaborative effort between ownership, general manager and coach.”
“I’m not worried about that,” Schoen said. “I’ve been in the league for 26 years, so everywhere I’ve been, the head coach and general manager work together. That’s the only way it’s going to work. Get on the same page, go through the process, we’ve done it everywhere I’ve been. I’m not worried about it. That’s just something on a piece of paper. Doesn’t matter. We need to work together and we’re going to come to the final conclusion. It’s always going to be about what’s best for the New York Giants. I have no problem with that and I’m looking forward to working with him.”
Five Ways John Harbaugh Must Fix The New York Giants | FOX Sports
1. Restore accountability and discipline to the locker room. So Harbaugh needs to stop that from Day 1, and he needs to lean on veteran leaders in his locker room to become his enforcers. Whether it’s fines, benchings or whatever, the discipline has to be there and so do the leaders. Every player in the room needs to be held accountable, and the standards need to be high.
Maybe that’s old school, but it works. The Giants hired someone the players should be able to trust, because his way has proven to work. That’s a hammer he needs to wield. And if there are players that can’t handle that, they need to go.
It took only moments during Harbaugh’s introductory press conference to understand why the Giants were determined not to let him leave his lone in-person interview without a handshake agreement to return. His bravado, moxy, and confidence radiated throughout the Giants’ indoor practice facility. He addressed his family, the players who attended, those he’d be working so closely with.
If you could create-a-coach in a lab, he’d pale in comparison to the one standing there in his navy suit and red tie with an “NY” logo pin fixated on his lapel.
The Giants Drive promise that helped reel in John Harbaugh | New York Post
The Giants practice and training facility is undergoing significant renovations to the locker room, weight room and cafeteria. They made sure to show John Harbaugh all the details while wooing him.
Harbaugh said he’s “excited” to begin working with the 22-year-old QB.
“It starts with the quarterback for sure,” he said. “You build your team around your quarterback. You build your team around your players and what they do well. I like the way he plays. I like his talent, skill set, all the things he’s accomplished. But more than that I like who he is and what he’s about. To me, he’s about football. This young guy loves football. He wants to talk football all the time. That’s what I liked doing, too. So we’re going to have a lot of great conversations. I can’t wait to get started with him.”
Schoen on the coach, quarterback relationship
Speaking on Tuesday after introducing John Harbaugh as New York’s new head coach, Schoen said Nabers is trending to be ready for training camp. Schoen added that Cam Skattebo, who is recovering from a season-ending ankle injury, will be ready for the offseason program that starts in April.
New York Giants edge rusher Abdul Carter has been selected to the Pro Football Writers of America’s 2025 All-Rookie Team, earning recognition as one of the top defensive linemen from this year’s rookie class.
Notably absent from the selections was quarterback Jaxson Dart, who failed to earn a spot despite playing at a high level throughout his rookie season.
Round 1 (No. 5): Spencer Fano, OT, Utah. Under Harbaugh, the Giants’ first priority will likely be building the offensive and defensive lines, because right now, New York’s O-line remains shaky. Fano could form one of the league’s best tackle duos with Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas, who has been the team’s lone dominant offensive lineman for several years.
15 trade candidates entering the 2026 NFL offseason | PFF
CB Deonte Banks, New York Giants The Giants have gained a sudden impetus of optimism after hiring John Harbaugh as their head coach. Harbaugh and incumbent general manager Joe Schoen will be tasked with upgrading remaining liabilities on the roster, with cornerback certainly an area of need.
When New York picked Banks in the 2023 first round, pundits expected that they had landed a lockdown cornerback; instead, he’s been the inverse. Among cornerbacks to play 2,000 or more snaps over the last three seasons, Banks owns the worst overall PFF grade (43.8) with the third-highest passer rating when targeted (110.9). Schoen invested $54 million in Paulson Adebo last offseason, but the Giants concluded this past year 26th in overall grade at corner. Cutting ties with the 24-year-old Banks in the hopes of adding a better player feels shrewd.
Retired New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora has returned to his NFL broadcasting duties in the United Kingdom after a frightening health scare that hospitalized him for nearly a month and left him in a coma for five days. Umenyiora did not disclose specifics about the medical condition but expressed optimism about his recovery and continued role in UK NFL coverage.
“I went through some real adversity,” Umenyiora said. “I was in the hospital for almost a month. I was in a coma for five days, had some extensive surgery. I was in a really, really bad place.
Around the league
Washington Commanders Assistant OL coach promoted to replace Bobby Johnson | Hogs Haven
What does hiring of Robert Saleh mean for Titans, Cam Ward? | ESPN.com
Falcons name Bill Callahan as offensive line coach | NFL.com
Buccaneers hire Danny Smith as special teams coordinator | Pro Football Talk
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