Harbaugh’s Trade Plan for the Giants Comes Into Focus
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The New York Giants are enjoying a renaissance under head coach John Harbaugh. They not only sit atop the NFC East with a 4-2-1 record but are also assured of remaining there despite having their bye this week.
Harbaugh, for his part, wants to make sure the Giants stay in first place, so much so that a report from The Athletic claims the 64-year-old head coach took the initiative and made a direct call to Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk regarding defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.
Simmons and a 2028 fifth-round pick were ultimately traded by the Titans to Chicago in exchange for first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, and a 2027 fourth-round pick.
It shows that Harbaugh, who, remember, does not report to general manager Joe Schoen but instead reports directly to team ownership, isn’t playing around or waiting, and that he will do everything possible to ensure he gets what he wants for the team.
A Clear Message and Goal
The fact that Harbaugh reached out to the Titans directly is telling. Such aggressive moves, made at the expense of the team’s draft assets, suggest the roster, while solid, still has multiple ...