""To serve as this franchise's head coach is a tremendous honor," Harbaugh said in a statement. "I come from a football family, and I have deep respect for the history and tradition of this organization.""
"Harbaugh joins the Giants less than two weeks after he was fired by the Baltimore Ravens, who made the playoffs 12 times in 18 seasons with him in charge and won the Super Bowl in the 2012 season."
"Harbaugh was flown in on co-owner Steve Tisch's private plane earlier this week, spent several hours at the team facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey, spoke with young quarterback Jaxson Dart and got wined and dined at nearby Elia Mediterranean Restaurant."
John Harbaugh agreed Saturday to become the New York Giants' head coach, finalizing the ownership-led pursuit of their top candidate. Owners John Mara and Steve Tisch made the hire official less than 72 hours after a lengthy interview and dinner that sealed the deal. Harbaugh began contract talks midweek and canceled meetings with other teams. He is expected to report directly to ownership rather than general manager Joe Schoen. Harbaugh joins after being fired by the Baltimore Ravens; the Ravens reached the playoffs 12 times in 18 seasons and won the 2012 Super Bowl. Harbaugh visited the Giants facility, met quarterback Jaxson Dart, and now faces turning around a franchise with only two playoff appearances in 12 years. Todd Monken could follow as offensive coordinator unless he takes another head-coaching opportunity.
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