Talkin’ Giants (Giants Podcast) John Harbaugh is in the Giants building! With Gary Myers | 941
Jan 14, 2026
Gary Myers, a veteran NFL reporter and bestselling author, dives into the intriguing potential of John Harbaugh becoming the Giants' next head coach. He discusses Harbaugh's impactful coaching style, emphasizing his championship experience and deep involvement in personnel decisions. Myers reveals the Giants' strategy to woo Harbaugh by showcasing roster strengths and offers insights on the pressure from fans and ownership in today’s coaching landscape. He also advocates for Eli Manning’s Hall of Fame candidacy, linking it to his memorable career.
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Harbaugh Wants Collaborative Personnel Input
- Harbaugh has historically been deeply involved in personnel and draft study, fitting a collaborative front-office model.
- Gary expects the Giants to present a collaborative but influential role for him, not absolute control.
Sell A Clear Coach–GM Partnership
- Emphasize a clear working relationship between head coach and GM and promise genuine input, not ownership surrender.
- Present Joe Shane as collaborative and ready to cede power where needed to build trust with Harbaugh.
In-Person Meeting Is A Finalization
- The Giants already did much of the preliminary work with Harbaugh via many calls; the in-person meeting is largely to finalize details.
- Myers thinks locking him now is the practical move given competition and Harbaugh's obligations elsewhere.
