Giants' Chris Mara Had Informal Meeting With John Harbaugh

"The Giants and Falcons have emerged as the frontrunners in the John Harbaugh sweepstakes. While the Falcons were quick to announce this evening that they completed an interview with the head coaching candidate, the Giants are making it clear that they're aggressively pursuing the former Super Bowl winner. Giants executive Chris Mara told Ian O'Connor of The Athletic that he met for lunch with Harbaugh yesterday and had an "informal meeting" at the coach's house."

"Depending on who you ask, this may have been the first sit-down that Harbaugh's had with a potential suitor. While the Falcons themselves reported today that they definitively interviewed Harbaugh, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post says their "interview" was merely a "phone conversation." In fact, Schwartz compared the conversation to the calls Harbaugh has fielded from other potential suitors. The reporter adds that the Giants will have a formal sit-down with Harbaugh later this week or early next week."

The Giants and Falcons have emerged as the leading teams pursuing John Harbaugh for a head coaching vacancy. The Falcons announced they completed an interview with Harbaugh, while the Giants have taken more overt steps to court him. A Giants executive met Harbaugh for lunch and held an informal meeting at Harbaugh's house. Sources indicate Harbaugh remains very interested in the Giants job. Reports differ on the Falcons contact, with some characterizing it as a phone conversation similar to other inquiries. The Giants plan a formal sit-down with Harbaugh later this week or early next week.

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