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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.
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.
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...
