John Harbaugh Full Interview: Dart, Abdul Carter, Staff Search, and the Message to Giants Fans
John Harbaugh Full Interview: Dart, Abdul Carter, Staff Search, and the Message to Giants Fans  
Podcast: Evan & Tiki
Published On: Tue Jan 20 2026
Description: New Giants head coach John Harbaugh sits down with Evan and Tiki right after his introduction and gets into what made this job feel inevitable, why the Giants are an iconic fit, and what he believes the team can become. Harbaugh talks about leaving Baltimore, his relationship with ownership, and the role his family and faith play in how he approaches the grind of coaching. On the football side, he dives into what he saw on tape, why the run game starts up front, and what excites him about the Giants’ backfield and offensive line. He discusses Abdul Carter’s rookie finish, the importance of physicality, and how he wants the Giants to win in the margins. Harbaugh also explains how he views Jaxson Dart as a modern quarterback who gives an offense options, from RPOs to quarterback driven concepts that stress defenses. Harbaugh updates where he is in the coordinator search, confirms he is meeting with the current staff, and even entertains the idea of reaching out to familiar names from his past. He also shares what he wants Giants fans to feel watching this team, pride, identity, and effort that shows up on tape every week. The interview closes with a few lighter moments, including the early morning workout routine and the competitive edge that comes with a fresh start in New York.