John Harbaugh sets performance goals for Giants ahead of regular season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 4:48 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
John Harbaugh enters his first season as head coach of the New York Giants with a stated goal of establishing the team as the best in the National Football League. Following an 18-year tenure with the Baltimore Ravens, Harbaugh takes over a franchise that finished last season with a 4-13 record and moved on from former head coach Brian Daboll. During his latest media availability, the head coach addressed inquiries regarding the current roster, emphasizing that potential must be proven on the field during the upcoming regular season. The team looks to improve upon a campaign marked by quarterback instability and offensive struggles. Harbaugh reiterated that pre-season expectations remain secondary to actual on-field performance once the schedule begins.
- •John Harbaugh officially begins his tenure as head coach of the New York Giants.
- •The Giants finished last season at the bottom of the NFC East with a 4-13 record.
- •Harbaugh identifies the team's mission as proving they are the best in the NFL.
- •The head coach replaced Brian Daboll following the previous season's staff changes.
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Giants news: John Harbaugh reveals mission statement for 2026 NFL season
"John Harbaugh is entering his first New York Giants season as head coach , and there’s no shortage of motivation for him. He’s coming from an 18-year stint with the Baltimore Ravens and is now helping the Giants with his long and historic experience. However, ahead of the regular-season kickoff, Harbaugh has recently laid out the mission statement […] The post Giants news: John Harbaugh reveals mission statement for 2026 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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