HARBAUGH HIRED: GIANTS LAND THE BIGGEST FISH IN THE COACHING OCEAN — Quick Facts
John Harbaugh agrees to five-year deal with Giants just over a week after Ravens fired him. 180-113 career record and Super Bowl champion was most coveted coach on market.
Key Data Points
- John Harbaugh agrees to five-year deal with Giants just over a week after Ravens fired him
- 180-113 career record and Super Bowl champion was most coveted coach on market
- Giants beat out Titans, Falcons with ultra-aggressive courtship including private jets and dinner meetings
Frequently Asked
- Did John Harbaugh get hired by the Giants?
- Yes, John Harbaugh agreed to a five-year deal with the New York Giants just over a week after the Baltimore Ravens fired him. The hiring was completed remarkably quickly, with the deal finalized by Thursday morning following a Wednesday night dinner meeting.
- What is John Harbaugh's career record and achievements?
- John Harbaugh has a 180-113 career record and won the Super Bowl championship in 2012 with the Baltimore Ravens. He was also the winningest coach in Ravens franchise history before his firing.
- Why did the Ravens fire John Harbaugh?
- The Baltimore Ravens fired John Harbaugh after the team finished with an 8-9 record and missed the playoffs, despite him having signed a three-year extension just months earlier in March. The decision came after a last-second field goal miss against Pittsburgh sealed Baltimore's fate.
- How did the Giants recruit John Harbaugh so quickly?
- The Giants pursued Harbaugh aggressively with private jets, custom off-menu dinners at Elia Restaurant, direct calls from GM Joe Schoen and co-owner John Mara, and film study sessions with quarterback Jaxson Dart. This ultra-aggressive courtship beat out other teams like the Titans and Falcons who were also interested.
- How long was John Harbaugh with the Ravens?
- John Harbaugh was with the Baltimore Ravens for 18 years, making him the second-longest tenured active coach in the NFL behind Mike Tomlin. During his tenure, he led the team to 12 playoff appearances and won the Super Bowl in 2012.