It was another long year for the New York Giants. After a 2025 season that never really found its footing, Big Blue Nation is once again staring at change. Now, with MetLife Stadium quiet and questions loud, Jaxson Dart stepped into the spotlight. Without saying much, he still managed to steer the conversation. More importantly, his words hinted that the next voice leading the Giants might already be decided.

“Harbaugh or Stefanski…” he said when pressed on the Giants’ planning for the next season.

Just like that, the picture sharpened. On one side stands John Harbaugh, long respected by the Flock in Charm City. On the other side is Kevin Stefanski, steady and proven with the Dawg Pound in The Land. Either way, Big Blue may already know its next boss.

The Giants have already cycled through coaches like Brian Daboll, Joe Judge, Pat Shurmur, and Ben McAdoo. None of it brought lasting success, with the last truly stable run coming under Tom Coughlin before he was fired in 2015. Because the team has spent years stuck in the middle, the focus now is on finding someone who can restore credibility.

That’s why John Harbaugh stands out, since he brings structure, leadership, and consistency, and his Ravens teams stayed competitive even when injuries, roster changes, or quarterback issues hit. For a Giants roster that shows promise with young players like Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo, and Malik Nabers, the need is for a steady presence, not another gamble, and Harbaugh fits that role perfectly.

And as if on cue, the Giants were already making moves, wrapping up their head coaching interview with Stefanski on Wednesday, marking the first official step in replacing Brian Daboll. Importantly, this was not a casual check-in. It was the opening move of a serious search, one that Big Blue Nation knows could shape the next few seasons at MetLife Stadium.

Stefanski’s interview process began with a dinner with team executives Tuesday night before his formal meeting on Wednesday with GM Joe Schoen and the front office. Clearly, the Giants wanted more than surface answers. They wanted to see how Stefanski would fit inside their building.

Stefanski comes with a resume that still carries weight around the league. The two-time NFL Coach of the Year from 2020 and 2023 was let go by the Browns on Monday after a 5-12 finish. Still, his six-year run ended with a 45-56 record, two playoff trips, including a win.

So now, the Giants are in a crowded race, and Stefanski remains a strong option. But the bigger question lingers. What is Harbaugh’s stance?

John Harbaugh reveals his stance on his NFL future

While John Harbaugh instantly shot to the top of the NFL coaching market after the Ravens parted ways with him on Tuesday, he is hitting the pause button. According to Dianna Russini, Harbaugh plans to take some time to evaluate his options before starting interviews next week.

The Giants have been one of the most talked-about landing spots, especially with Big Blue Nation desperate for stability. At the same time, the Dolphins also entered the picture after firing Mike McDaniel on Thursday. Their situation feels worth watching, particularly with GM finalist Chad Alexander having strong ties to Harbaugh.

However, despite all the noise, nothing is official yet. According to a league source, no team has formally requested an interview with Harbaugh so far. That includes Miami, even with Alexander now serving as assistant GM for the Bolts in Los Angeles. Notably, Alexander spent 20 years with the Ravens, overlapping with Harbaugh for much of that run, which only fuels the chatter.

Still, Harbaugh’s track record speaks loudly on its own. At 63, he spent 18 seasons guiding the Ravens, delivered a Super Bowl title, reached four AFC Championship Games, and suffered just three losing seasons. Even so, one of the most frustrating years in franchise history ended his run, pushing him straight into the center of a hiring cycle that now features eight open jobs.

For now, the Giants, Dolphins, Titans, Falcons, Browns, Raiders, and Cardinals are all searching, along with Baltimore itself. With Stefanski already interviewed, the Giants must now wait to see if Harbaugh, the other name on Dart’s list, will give them a chance to make their pitch.