Harbaugh did not hide how much this job meant to him. He called it a “profound honor” and made it clear by saying, “I wanted this job.” Harbaugh wanted to be here. He chose New York. That alone makes this hire feel different.

A Proven Winner Comes to New York

John Harbaugh is not coming in as a project. He is coming in as one of the most accomplished coaches in NFL history. Harbaugh ranks 14th all time in wins. He led the Baltimore Ravens for 18 seasons and guided them to a Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XLVII. During his time in Baltimore, he coached 180 of the franchise’s 276 regular season wins.

His Ravens teams reached the playoffs 12 times. They won six division titles. They appeared in four AFC Championship Games. He also owns 13 postseason victories, tied for seventh in league history and second among active coaches.

For a Giants franchise that has struggled with consistency for years, this kind of resume matters.

Why the Giants Chose Harbaugh

This hire was not rushed. According to team president John Mara, the process was thorough and deliberate. Mara praised general manager Joe Schoen for bringing in a strong group of candidates. But through all the interviews and conversations, Harbaugh stood out.

Why the Giants Chose Harbaugh

Mara said Harbaugh separated himself with his conviction and vision for building a winning organization. That is what this team needs. Not just play calling. Not just motivation speeches. A real plan. Steve Tisch echoed that same message. He described Harbaugh as a proven winner whose teams are disciplined, resilient, and prepared. He also highlighted Harbaugh’s ability to connect with players.

That connection is huge.

Great coaches do not just design schemes. They earn trust. They create culture. They hold players accountable.

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With the NFL Draft just a week away, the New York Giants are staring down a franchise-altering decision—and time might be running out for head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen.

The pressure isn’t new. Their seats have been warm for months. But now, under the lights of draft week, the scrutiny is at a boiling point. On FS1’s Breakfast Ball, Craig Carton didn’t sugarcoat the situation: “The reason the Giants brought in both Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston is because their coach and their GM are basically on a prove-it year.”

Shedeur Sanders at No. 3? Mara May Be Calling the Shots.

Then came the shot from Danny Parkins: “If the Giants draft Shedeur Sanders, it’s not Brian Daboll or Joe Schoen who made the decision.”

That’s a direct nod to team owner John Mara, who claims to stay out of personnel decisions—but seems to do the opposite when the stakes are high. He’s already made it clear that “finding a quarterback of the future” is priority number one. And when asked about how long Daboll and Schoen have to turn things around? His response was sharp: “Better not take too long because I’ve just about run out of patience.”

Giants Need to Win Now—And Get the Future Right.

Let’s not kid ourselves—this is a front office under fire. The Giants are picking at No. 3 in a draft with no surefire QB prospect, tasked with finding a franchise quarterback while trying to avoid another rebuild.

Organizational failure always starts at the top, and this one feels like it’s been brewing for years. I like Brian Daboll. I really do. But this is the biggest gamble of his career—and it’s being played with the owner’s fingerprints all over the cards.

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Let’s address the obvious: this article is being written much later than usual. The disgust over how the season has played out made it difficult to revisit this game. However, as fans deserve a recap, here we are. We’ll also publish Sunday’s game against the Falcons later today, keeping the accountability going, even in tough times.

Malik Nabers Shines Despite the Loss

Malik Nabers managed a bright moment with his first touchdown since Week 3. Now sitting at 901 yards for the year, he’s just 99 yards shy of being the Giants’ first 1,000-yard receiver since Odell Beckham Jr. in 2018. If not for missing time with a concussion, Nabers would already have hit that milestone.

The Quarterback Situation Remains Grim

Tim Boyle threw the Giants’ first touchdown pass since Week 9, ending a month-long drought. Neither Drew Lock nor Tommy DeVito managed a touchdown during that span. DeVito, once a source of magic in 2023, now looks like the undrafted free agent he is. Injuries to both DeVito and Lock leave Boyle as the likely starter. The Giants should focus on finding a backup off the street to finish the season.

A Defense Outmatched by Lamar Jackson

The Ravens’ offense toyed with the Giants’ defense. Lamar Jackson barely needed the run game, as Baltimore’s passing attack tore through a battered secondary. Dane Belton, filling in for Tyler Nubin, stood out with 15 tackles and a sack, but the defense overall looked overwhelmed.

Familiar Calls for Change

For the ninth straight week, fans flew a banner over MetLife calling for change. John Mara insists Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll are safe, but history suggests he could change his mind. At 0-8 at home and on a nine-game losing streak, the Giants could finish winless at MetLife in 2024.

With three games left, the focus shifts to draft position. If the Raiders win another game, the Giants could lock in the No. 1 pick. As for Daniel Jones? He’s likely relieved to be watching this disaster unfold from the Minnesota sidelines.

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The New York Giants made a surprising announcement today regarding quarterback Daniel Jones. Giants President John Mara shared an official statement addressing Jones’ departure from the team.

“Daniel came to see me this morning and asked if we would release him,” said Mara. “We mutually agreed that this decision was best for him and for the team.”

This decision marks a significant change for both the organization and Jones, who has been with the team since being drafted in 2019.

High Praise for Jones’ Character

Mara did not hold back his admiration for Jones’ professionalism.

“Daniel has been a great representative of our organization, first class in every way. His handling of this situation yesterday exemplifies just that,” Mara explained.

Despite the challenges leading to this moment, Mara made it clear that the team still holds Jones in high regard.

“We are all disappointed in how things have worked out,” he said. “We hold Daniel in high regard and have a great appreciation for him. We wish him nothing but the best in the future.”

Benched in Favor of Tommy DeVito

Earlier this week, Jones was benched in favor of third-string quarterback Tommy DeVito. The move hinted at a shift in the Giants’ strategy and raised questions about Jones’ future with the team. This release now confirms that the Giants are moving in a new direction.

While the decision may be difficult for fans and the organization, it underscores the Giants’ focus on their long-term plans. As for Jones, his next chapter awaits, and he leaves New York with the respect and gratitude of the franchise.

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This week, Malik Nabers made a bold move that few would dare attempt: he requested to wear a uniform number that has been retired for nearly a century. Now, the Malik Nabers jersey number is set to become a significant part of Giants history. Giants co-owner John Mara and the family of Ray Flaherty, whose number Nabers will be wearing, granted his request. Now, the pressure is on, but Nabers believes he can handle it.

The Meaning Behind Malik Nabers Jersey Number.

“It shows how much trust they have in me,” Nabers said. “They say it’s a lot of pressure, but I don’t really feel any pressure… I’ve had pressure my whole life. Made it out of a lot of situations with pressure. I feel like I like pressure.”

Nabers emphasized that “the person makes the number,” not the other way around. While the number holds no personal significance for him, he knows its importance to the Giants, their fans, and the Flaherty family.

A Promise to Honor.

Nabers also expressed his gratitude to the Flaherty family, understanding the responsibility of wearing this historic number. “I’m going to try my best to wear it with pride,” he said. On Instagram, he reaffirmed his commitment: “Thank you to the Flaherty family for allowing me to wear Number 1 for the New York Giants. I will wear the number with great pride.”

With this kind of commitment and confidence, it’s no surprise that Nabers’ jersey is likely to become one of the hottest sellers this season. Giants fans can expect to see it flying off the shelves. Additionally, a special shoutout to Kyle Cyr for the amazing photo edit.

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Giants co-owner John Mara spoke to the press today, sharing his thoughts as the team heads into the third season under GM Joe Schoen and Head Coach Brian Daboll. Mara expressed a desire for improvement without making any specific demands.

“I obviously want to show significant improvement over last year. But I’m not going to make any specific guarantees or demands. They know what I want to see. I have a lot of confidence in this particular team.”

The Reality of Brian Daboll’s Coaching Situation.

This comes on the heels of a recent analysis by NFL insider Warren Sharp, who debunked the notion that Daboll is on the hot seat. Sharp highlighted Daboll’s impressive achievements, despite challenging circumstances, stating:

“Daboll’s seat is not warm, let alone hot. In Year 1, he took an absolutely horrible roster with the 7th most injuries to a playoff win for the first time since 2011 and won Coach of the Year. In Year 2, his QB1 played four full games, and his subpar roster was 8th most injured.”

Sharp further noted that the Giants’ struggles aren’t due to Daboll’s coaching abilities but rather the quality of the roster and quarterback situation. With low expectations for the upcoming season, Sharp emphasized that it’s premature to question Daboll’s job security. Mara’s recent comments echo this sentiment, reinforcing confidence in the current coaching staff.

While expectations for the Giants this season may be modest, the focus remains on growth and progress. Coach Daboll has shown his capability to maximize the potential of a challenging roster, and as fans, we should remain optimistic. The team’s future is a work in progress, and Daboll’s leadership could still lead to surprising successes.

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Hard Knocks Episode One Recap: The first episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” offers an inside look at the Giants’ preparations. It highlights critical decisions and strategic shifts for the upcoming season. Here are three main takeaways.

Daniel Jones Going Forward.

General Manager Joe Schoen has made it clear that Daniel Jones is at the center of the Giants’ future plans. With a hefty $40 million annual contract, the expectation is for Jones to lead the offense rather than simply manage it. “This is the year for Daniel,” Schoen asserted, emphasizing that the team’s offseason strategy was designed to support and elevate Jones as the face of the franchise. The departure of Saquon Barkley was a concern, but the focus remains on Jones stepping up and thriving in his role.

The Saquon Barkley Decision.

The decision regarding Saquon Barkley was a major point of contention within the Giants’ organization. After the 2023 season, Schoen and his team debated various scenarios, including a tag-and-trade option. Concerns about Barkley’s age and injury history weighed heavily, despite his undeniable talent. While some believed he wouldn’t secure a lucrative deal on the open market, others, like Director of Pro Scouting Chris Rossetti, thought teams like the Philadelphia Eagles might overpay for him. Ultimately, Schoen decided against risking a $12 million cap hit and chose to move forward without Barkley.

John Mara’s Input.

Co-owner John Mara found the prospect of losing Barkley difficult to accept. Although some might view his involvement as meddling, Mara’s conversations with Schoen were more supportive than directive. He openly expressed his desire to retain Barkley but ultimately trusted Schoen’s judgment. The decision was a tough one for the organization, reflecting the delicate balance between emotional ties and strategic moves.

This episode sets the stage for an intriguing season. The narrative highlights the challenges of transitioning from a star-driven offense to one centered around Daniel Jones. It emphasizes the difficult decisions involved in this shift.

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New edition to the Hard Knocks family.

This edition of Hard Knocks will bring something a little different. While this new version of Hard Knocks will cover the offseason process, the traditional style of the show that follows teams during training camp into the regular season is still expected to air later this summer, featuring a different team.

HBO’s description of Offseason with the New York Giants.

Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants brings viewers inside the New York Giants organization as they prepare for their highly anticipated 100th season. Camera crews chronicle the team’s every move as general manager Joe Schoen and the front office navigate the critical offseason period — from the NFL Scouting Combine and free agency to the NFL Draft and team minicamps.

Ownership’s Reluctance with the New York Giants on HBO’s Hard Knocks

Co-owner John Mara has long insisted that his storied franchise would never take part of Hard Knocks there seems to be a different direction now. “When I’m next to my father in Gates of Heaven Cemetery,” Mara told the New York Daily News when asked when the Giants would allow HBO’s cameras into their facility.

Moving Forward with the New York Giants on HBO’s Hard Knocks

“As we enter our 100th season, we look forward to providing our fans with the opportunity to see what it takes to build an NFL roster,” Giants senior vice president, marketing and brand strategy Nilay Shah said. “Beginning the moment the previous season ended, we gave NFL Films unprecedented access to this critical time of the year. We know viewers will gain insight from moments that have never been captured before and are excited for them to learn more about our Giants history.”

When and How to Watch

Mark your calendars: Hard Knocks airs every Tuesday at 9 PM ET on HBO, debuting July 2, 2024, and running until July 30. You can also stream it on HBO Max, with clips available on Giants.com and other Giants social media platforms.

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Co-owner John Mara always contended his storied franchise would never participate in the show, which features an in-depth look at an individual NFL team’s trials and tribulations during training camp.

“When I’m next to my father in Gates of Heaven Cemetery,” Mara said a few years back when asked when the Giants will let HBO’s cameras into their facility.

Well, Mara is still very much alive and his team — albeit in an off-season iteration of the original formula — will take their turn on the long-running program.

The Giants will be featured on the offseason version of the show and their front office will be the main focus, not the players. HBO began filming in January and is in the process of wrapping this week.

So, what changed Mara’s mind? Why is he suddenly so receptive to the idea?

Marketing.

This year marks the franchise’s 100th season and what better way to promote that than appearing on a national program that almost every NFL enthusiast watches religiously?

Plus, the time and circumstances finally aligned to Mara’s liking. It gives him an opportunity to repair the team’s fraying image publicly. In addition, it will serve as the first peek into a team’s offseason process and provide a comprehensive look at the engine that drives an NFL team behind the scenes.

“How do we identify and target that 17-year-old kid who lives out in California who may never go to any of our YouTube channels or our social media accounts?” said Nilay Shah, the Giants’ senior vice president for marketing and brand strategy, via The Athletic. “How do we get them to understand the history and the impact this organization has had in the NFL in the context of our 100th season?”

It’s a new era in Giants football as well. General manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll are not camera shy. The agreement reached with HBO was to display the team’s offseason process — the draft, free agency, OTAs, and minicamps — rather than disrupt training camp.

“As we enter our 100th season, we look forward to providing our fans with the opportunity to see what it takes to build an NFL roster,” said Shah.

“Beginning the moment the previous season ended, we gave NFL Films unprecedented access to this critical time of the year. We know viewers will gain insight from moments that have never been captured before and are excited for them to learn more about our Giants history.”

The five-part original series premieres Tuesday, July 2 at 9:00 p.m. EDT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max, with new episodes debuting subsequent Tuesdays through July 30.

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The New York Giants issue a lengthy, detailed statement addressing the Brian Flores discrimination claims and lawsuit.

Brian Flores has raised serious issues in the filing of his complaint. The specific claims against the Giants and Mr. Flores’ allegations about the legitimacy of his candidacy for our head coach position are disturbing and simply false.

After we interviewed six exceptional and diverse candidates, the decision on who we would hire as head coach was made on the evening of January 28, one day after Mr. Flores spent an entire day in our offices going through his second interview for the position, meeting with ownership and other staff members, and receiving a tour of our facility. (See the itinerary below). There is additional concrete and objective evidence to substantiate we did not make our decision until the evening of the 28th.

The allegation that the Giants’ decision had been made prior to Friday evening, January 28, is false. And to base that allegation on a text exchange with Bill Belichick in which he ultimately states that he “thinks” Brian Daboll would get the job is irresponsible. The text exchange occurred the day before Coach Daboll’s in-person interview even took place. Giants’ ownership would never hire a head coach based only on a 20-minute zoom interview, which is all that Mr. Daboll had at that point.

In addition, Mr. Belichick does not speak for and has no affiliation with the Giants. Mr. Belichick’s text exchange provides no insight into what actually transpired during our head coaching search.

It has been well documented how much research and due diligence we did on Mr. Flores as it related to his candidacy. John Mara called Mr. Flores two days after he was dismissed in Miami. Mr. Mara expressed to Mr. Flores in that January 12 call that once we had our new general manager in place, we would begin the process of hiring our head coach and we wanted to meet with Mr. Flores because we considered him a serious candidate for the position. Mr. Mara and Mr. Flores then had their first formal conversation in a 25-30 minute zoom call on January 18 (at Mr. Flores’ request) to further discuss his candidacy.

In between those initial conversations and Mr. Flores’ in-person interview on January 27, there were several other communications between Mr. Flores and members of our organization. This included a dinner with our newly hired general manager, Joe Schoen, the night before Mr. Flores’s in-person interview. The consensus from within the Giants organization after this dinner remained that Mr. Flores was an outstanding candidate, and we looked forward to sitting down with him in person the next day.

Our hiring process and, most certainly, our consideration of Mr. Flores was serious and genuine. We are disappointed to learn that Mr. Flores was under the mistaken impression the job had already been awarded.

In his CBS interview yesterday, Mr. Flores was asked if “clubs have the right to hire the person they think is the best qualified for the job or the person they feel is right for them?” Mr. Flores responded “They do. That’s very reasonable to me . . .”. That is exactly what we did.

We hired Brian Daboll as our head coach at the conclusion of an open and thorough interview process. No decision was made, and no job offer was extended, until the evening of January 28, a full day after Mr. Flores’ in-person interview and day-long visit to the Giants.

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