Harbaugh was the first major move of this coaching cycle, agreeing to a five-year contract on January 20 after the Giants fired Brian Daboll on November 10. Daboll, who won the 2022 NFL Coach of the Year, finished 20-40-1 in four seasons with the Giants.
The Orioles? Not relevant. Instead, Harbaugh’s resume speaks loudly: 180 career coaching wins (14th in NFL history) and a .614 winning percentage. The poll underscored his standing among peers, with one former head coach calling him “great” and noting he has earned real power within the organization and will win.
Defensively, the Giants have talent even after finishing 29th in total defense last season, led by players like Brian Burns (second-team All-Pro) and Abdul Carter, who ranked fifth in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting. A rival executive compared Harbaugh’s potential impact to the Chargers’ jump when Jim Harbaugh took over in 2024, suggesting an immediate boost on defense and overall performance.
The Giants have already assembled a deep, experienced coaching staff to support Harbaugh, including Brian Callahan as quarterbacks coach and pass-game coordinator. With five former NFL or Division I head coaches on staff, the group also features Nagy, Willie Taggart, Mike Bloomgren, and Harbaugh’s long-time offensive coordinator, Greg Roman, who is now with Cleveland, following Todd Monken’s departure as offensive coordinator.
Offensively, the staff’s depth is aimed at maximizing budding quarterback Jaxson Dart, now entering a second year as the franchise’s signal-caller. Harbaugh’s approach—emphasizing delegation and strong assistant talent—positions the Giants to lean on an experienced, multi-coach framework as they navigate the next steps in the offseason and the draft.
