"Chris Mara had had enough. The New York Giants owner wasn't going to sit around and wait any longer for a chance to get in front of John Harbaugh. It had already been three days since Harbaugh was fired by the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons. This was the Giants' dream scenario that they had discussed several weeks back just in case he shook free."
"I decided that it was time to act on it," Mara said. "Friday night, before the playoff games started [on Jan. 10], I talked to [owners] John [Mara] and Steve [Tisch] and said, 'I'm driving to Baltimore tomorrow, and I'm going to talk to John [Harbaugh].' I had never talked to John Harbaugh in my life until I got to his house."
Chris Mara moved decisively to meet John Harbaugh shortly after Harbaugh was fired by the Baltimore Ravens following 18 seasons. Harbaugh's resume included 12 playoff appearances in 18 seasons and a Super Bowl victory, making him the Giants' immediate top choice for their head-coaching vacancy. Tom Coughlin served as a conduit and advocate, texting and calling Harbaugh and urging the meeting. Mara drove to Baltimore, met Harbaugh for the first time at his house and held a Sunday lunch that set the tone for their relationship. The Giants prioritized securing the meeting quickly.
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