![Lip Readers Uncovered Jaxson Dart Naming The New York Giants’ Next Head Coach While Chatting On The Sideline During Ole Miss-Miami Fiesta Bowl [VIDEO]](/storage/article_images/20260109-lip-readers-uncovered.webp)
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Internet lip readers believe that Jaxson Dart was naming his two desired candidates to fill the New York Giants’ head coaching vacancy.
The Giants fired Brian Daboll after a 2-8 start, and Mike Ditka finished the season as the interim head coach. The Giants are one of seven teams that have a head coach vacancy, along with the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders and Tennessee Titans.
Cleveland moved on from Kevin Stefanski after a 5-12 finish. John Harbaugh was fired after a disappoitning 8-9 season, ending his 18-year tenure with the franchise. And if lip readers are right, Dart wants one of those two men coming to New York.
Dart attended Thursday’s College Football Playoff semi-final and Fiesta Bowl game at State Farm Stadium. His alma mater, the Ole Miss Rebels, fell 31-27 to the Miami Hurricanes in a back-and-forth thriller.
ESPN cameras caught Jaxson Dart having a conversation with an Ole Miss on the sidelines. They believe Dart was asked who the next Giants’ coach would be, and that he mentioned Harbaugh and Stefanski.
Not a lip reader but…
Ole Miss assistant: "Who's going to be the next coach?"
Jaxson Dart: "I don't know.. Harbaugh or Stefanski.. but I don't know." https://t.co/j0bpd1yunc pic.twitter.com/Fagzkvpic0
— Giants Daily (@NYGDaily) January 9, 2026
“Dart: “Harbaugh or Stefanski…but I don’t know,” a fan said.
Jaxson Dart:
“Harbaugh or Stefanski…but I don't know."
👀👀👀
(via @NYGDaily) pic.twitter.com/CMNgujuXTH
— SleeperGiants (@SleeperGiants) January 9, 2026
“Dart said…,” another wrote with photos of the two coaches.
Dart said… pic.twitter.com/oKCrJN35Ns
— Pick6 (@Pick6) January 9, 2026
“Did Jaxson Dart just leak the next Coach of the Giants? 🤯,” asked a user.
Did Jaxson Dart just leak the next Coach of the Giants? 🤯
Ole Miss assistant: "Who's going to be the next coach?"
Jaxson Dart: "I don't know.. Harbaugh or Stefanski.. but I don't know."
pic.twitter.com/uhmiL37uXU— BET99 Sportsbook (@BET99Sportsbook) January 9, 2026
New York has already interviewed Kevin Stefanski. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Wednesday that Harbaugh is unlikely to begin interviews with teams until next week.
Not much went right for the Giants in 2025, but Dart alone gives the fanbase reason for long-term optimism.
Despite being without Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo for most of the season, Dart completed 63.7 percent of pass attempts for 2,272 yards, 15 touchdowns and five interceptions.
The 22-year-old Dart did this with a mediocre supporting cast and a mid-season coaching change. The Giants have lots of money to spend and a new head coach arriving sooner rather than later.
With Dart behind center, the Giants have a bright long-term outlook. If they get their coaching hire right and make the necessary roster upgrades, the Giants could be back in playoff contention fairly soon.
