new era in new york

We got him. 

Late last night, NFL Insider Adam Schefter confirmed rumours that former Ravens Head Coach, John Harbaugh, would indeed be signing with the NY Giants.

For those unfamiliar, during his 18-year tenure with the Baltimore Ravens, Harbaugh had just three losing seasons and led the team to the playoffs 12 times. Along the way, he also captured Super Bowl XLVII.

This signing truly feels like a tide change for Big Blue. For the first time in a long time, the Giants have a vocal, respected leader who can establish a real culture in the Big Apple, something this franchise has been desperately missing for quite some time.

For the better part of the last 15 years, the Giants’ legacy has been tarnished. They've been a complete laughingstock around the league, and this finally feels like the end of that era.

Now, I don’t expect Harbaugh to walk in and immediately turn Jaxson Dart into an MVP candidate or win a Super Bowl in year one. But I do believe that he puts the Giants back on track to being the storied franchise they’re supposed to be.

As a fan, I honestly can’t remember the last time I felt this way about the team. This feels monumental, like a genuine shift in direction, with real hope finally on the horizon.

The only thing that scares me is Harbaugh’s tendency to blow fourth-quarter leads. Considering no team is more familiar with doing that than the New York Giants, hiring a coach known for some late-game heartbreak could be risky. But it’s a risk I’m absolutely willing to take.

Consider this: Harbaugh watched film of Cam Ward, saw the defensive talent in Atlanta, looked at the pieces Miami has, and still chose the New York Giants. He wants to be here. He wants to be the guy to develop Jaxson Dart and turn this franchise around, that matters.

And I can't wait to watch him do it.