The New York Giants have officially announced that John Harbaugh is the next head coach of the team. An introductory press conference will be held at noon on Tuesday.
The 63-year old Harbaugh spent the last 18 seasons as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, with 12 of those seasons resulting in playoff berths, six division titles, four AFC Championship Game appearances, and one NFL Championship. Harbaugh has the 14th most wins among head coaches in NFL history with 180 regular-season victories.
“We are proud to name John Harbaugh as the next head coach of the New York Giants,” said team President/CEO John Mara in the team’s press release. “(General Manager) Joe Schoen presented us an outstanding group of candidates, which allowed us to be deliberate and confident in this decision. Through numerous conversations, John consistently stood out for his conviction and vision for leading a winning organization, and we welcome him and his family to the Giants.”
“John is a proven winner whose teams are disciplined, resilient, and prepared,” said team Executive Vice President Steve Tisch. “His passion for the game, his ability to connect with players, and his experience leading at the highest level made him an outstanding fit for us, and we’re excited to move forward together.”
“Throughout our conversations, John stood out for his clarity, competitiveness and approach for building a sustainable winning program,” said Schoen. “He has a strong track record of developing players, building cohesive staffs, and setting a clear standard of accountability. We are excited to work with John in moving this team in the right direction.”
“I want to thank John Mara, Steve Tisch, Chris Mara, and Joe Schoen for the opportunity to lead the New York Giants,” said Harbaugh. “To serve as this franchise’s head coach is a tremendous honor. I come from a football family, and I have deep respect for the history and tradition of this organization. I’m excited to begin assembling our staff and getting to work building our team. I would like to sincerely thank Steve Bisciotti and the Baltimore Ravens organization for 18 remarkable years, including the opportunity to become a head coach in the National Football League. My family and I are grateful for the welcome we’ve already felt, and we look forward to becoming part of the Giants family.”