Overview
- Harbaugh is meeting at the Giants’ East Rutherford facility in his first on-site interview since his Ravens exit, after completing a virtual interview with the Falcons earlier this week.
- Having already satisfied the Rooney Rule, the Giants are the only team positioned to finalize a hire today, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported there is a chance Harbaugh “does not leave the building.”
- Giants leadership has mounted an aggressive courtship, including Chris Mara’s in-home lunch with Harbaugh, direct involvement from owners John Mara and Steve Tisch, frequent contact from GM Joe Schoen, and endorsement calls from Eli Manning, Tom Coughlin and Brian Daboll.
- New York is widely viewed as one of Harbaugh’s top three options alongside the Falcons and Titans, with additional meetings with those teams expected later this week.
- Reports indicate the Giants are prepared to meet significant requests on pay, staff resources and personnel influence, with the Schoen–Harbaugh working relationship viewed as pivotal; Harbaugh has also evaluated film on quarterback Jaxson Dart.