There’s no doubt that John Harbaugh is the object of desire for the seven teams searching for a head coach. It’s no surprise-he’s a figure who, despite having just one Super Bowl, gave identity to a franchise and consistently kept the Baltimore Ravens competitive. Over 18 seasons, he amassed 180 wins with the team and successfully developed quarterbacks like Joe Flacco and, more recently, Lamar Jackson.
Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston appear dancing as an absence at the game sparks questions
Harbaugh’s dismissal was not shocking, but it was painful-especially because the Ravens failed to make the playoffs despite being early-season Super Bowl favorites. Moreover, near the end of the season, after months of instability, reports emerged that his relationship with Lamar Jackson was not the best. Given all this, the Ravens’ front office made the decision to part ways.
This season will go down as one of the most painful, as the Ravens were just one 44-yard kick from Tyler Loop away from reaching the playoffs and winning the AFC North for the third consecutive year. Unfortunately, the kicker missed, and the hated rivals, the Steelers, claimed the division title.
John Harbaugh faces a big challenge with the New York Giants
It’s clear that the most coveted team for any head coach would be the Baltimore Ravens, given their Super Bowl-ready roster and a two-time MVP in Lamar Jackson, who is just 29 years old. However, the next ideal destination for a head coach is the New York Giants, who have Jaxson Dart, a potential NFL star, at quarterback.
It’s evident that Jaxson Dart is someone any coach would want to work with, thanks to his discipline, talent, and immediate impact as a rookie. Gary Myers, an analyst for the Giants, revealed that John Harbaugh is already doing his homework, studying everything related to the team’s current quarterback.
It all makes sense: John Harbaugh is the favorite in betting markets to become the Giants’ head coach, with odds of -175. Yet fans remain cautious after NFL insider Adam Schefter revealed that Harbaugh will not be conducting interviews with interested teams this week.
To complicate matters further, the Miami Dolphins recently fired Mike McDaniel, meaning Florida is likely to make its own attempts to hire Harbaugh. However, with salary cap issues surrounding Tua Tagovailoa, the Big Apple remains the better destination for a successful coach like him.
