John Harbaugh, New York Giants agree to 5-year contract
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Giants have finalized a five-year contract with John Harbaugh, making the Super Bowl XLVII champion their new head coach.
- Harbaugh will report directly to Giants co-owner John Mara, a departure from the traditional chain of command where the head coach reports to the general manager.
- The Giants aggressively pursued Harbaugh following his firing from the Baltimore Ravens, with multiple meetings, including a private jet visit and a meet-and-greet with quarterback Jaxson Dart.
- Harbaugh expressed enthusiasm about building a strong partnership with Giants GM Joe Schoen, who is entering the final year of his contract.
- The next step for Harbaugh is assembling his coaching staff as he prepares to lead the
