Baltimore Beatdown
Well, that did not take long. Former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is finalizing a deal to join the New York Giants as their next head coach. Here are the initial reactions from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff!
The Giants were the first team linked with John Harbaugh when he was fired, and it is no surprise that the Mara family pulled out all the stops to secure his services. He has the exactly kind of pedigree New York was looking for after Brian Daboll’s uneven tenure. The team will be hoping that he can quickly raise the floor of their roster and return Big Blue to relevance once again.
Harbaugh should be able to accomplish the first goal, especially if he builds a strong staff. The Giants’ roster is not in great shape, but it has a few superstars – Malik Nabers, Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns – as well as a number of exciting young talents. I can see Harbaugh getting the most out of that group right away, at least in the regular season. But making the playoffs does not feel like a guarantee, especially in an NFC that has suddenly gotten very, very competitive. – Nikhil Mehta
Harbaugh to the Giants is a good move for all parties involved. The Giants have been a losing franchise since their last Super Bowl earlier in the 2010s, clouded by instability and poor decision-making. They’ve badly needed an accomplished head coach with a winning track record like Harbaugh, who should make an immediate impact and instill a better culture. Harbaugh can get a fresh start and work with a new core of young players, in an entirely new division and conference. The Ravens don’t play the Giants again until 2028, so they don’t have to face their former longtime head coach any time soon. – Frank Platko
This is a good hiring by the Giants. While Harbaugh’s tenure has run its course in Baltimore, a fresh start with a new team should be beneficial to him. Harbaugh’s strengths should be on full display with a New York team that simply needs consistency and a culture boost. Harbaugh’s ability to raise the floor of any team he coaches will surely be welcomed by fans of a team that has struggled to produce winning seasons over the past decade. While simply being competitive and having a shot at the playoffs may not be enough for the Ravens anymore in the Lamar Jackson era, it will be a huge step up in New York. – Dustin Cox
When Steve Bisciotti told the media that he specifically told John Harbaugh which team he should join, the Giants immediately came to mind, so this move is not a surprise. It makes plenty of sense for both parties. Harbaugh’s floor as a coach has been higher than the Giants’ ceiling over the past 10-15 years. They needed someone to come in and instill a winning mentality and lead, both of which Harbaugh can...
