In this emergency episode of He's a Giant, Monte and Sal dive into the seismic shift in the NFL coaching landscape as John Harbaugh parts ways with the Baltimore Ravens, positioning him as a prime candidate to transform the New York Giants' struggling organization. They break down Harbaugh's storied tenure, his potential to overhaul the front office with Ravens alumni, and how he stacks up against other hot names like Kevin Stefanski, Klint Kubiak, and defensive minds such as Robert Saleh, Vance Joseph, Jeff Hafley, and Chris Shula. Amid speculation on GM Joe Schoen's future and the Giants' roster potential, the discussion explores whether Harbaugh could restore consistency and elevate the team, while touching on college football semifinals as we closeout.

• 0:00 - Intro and Giants' recent woes recap
• 4:30 - Coaching carousel overview and Stefanski's dinner with Schoen
• 7:45 - John Harbaugh's Ravens exit and speculation
• 12:00 - Harbaugh's potential impact on Giants' organization
• 18:20 - Front office changes and Ravens tree executives
• 25:10 - Harbaugh as a coach: Record, strengths, and criticisms
• 32:40 - Coordinator hires and staff assembly under Harbaugh
• 40:15 - Joe Schoen's fate if Harbaugh is hired
• 46:50 - Competing job openings and Giants' appeal
• 53:30 - Other candidates: Kevin Stefanski deep dive
• 1:00:45 - Klint Kubiak as offensive innovator
• 1:07:20 - Defensive candidates: Jeff Hafley, Robert Saleh, Vance Joseph
• 1:22:10 - Closing thoughts and college football predictions

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This episode of He's a Giant, Monte and Sal delve into the ongoing dysfunction of the New York Giants, expressing frustration and apathy among fans due to repeated mistakes in management and ownership. They discuss reports suggesting GM Joe Schoen may return despite poor performance, the impact of John Mara's health on decision-making, potential succession battles involving Chris Mara and Steve Tisch, and speculation about a future sale to billionaire Julia Koch. The conversation critiques nepotism, past hires like Dave Gettleman, and Schoen's character flaws, while exploring coaching candidates and the need for structural changes to avoid further decline, ending with college football playoff predictions.00:00:08 Intro and frustration with Giants' failures00:02:12 Reports on Schoen staying as GM00:07:04 Mara's health affecting decisions00:20:13 Ownership succession and Chris Mara's role00:39:25 Nepotism critique and Chris Mara's influence00:47:43 Potential Giants sale to Julia Koch01:09:35 Mets analogy and ownership change theory01:15:16 If Schoen stays, new coach's impact01:37:09 Thoughts on ownership change and fan pushback01:41:26 College football playoff predictionsPlease Rate and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guyNepotism and the Fall of the New York Giants Part 1:https://youtube.com/live/3ik4kTbxL7gArticles:Dan Dugganhttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3071072/2022/01/18/this-place-is-f-messed-up-from-model-franchise-to-dysfunction-giants-issues-permeate-mara-family-business/Tyler DunnePart 1https://www.golongtd.com/p/the-autopsy-part-i-how-it-all-gotPart 2https://www.golongtd.com/p/the-autopsy-part-ii-bad-turns-toPart 3https://www.golongtd.com/p/the-autopsy-part-iii-will-john-mara

Join Monte and Sal as they dive into the New York Giants' dismal season, including their eighth straight loss, coaching drama, and the battle for the No. 1 draft pick. The duo breaks down top defensive tackle prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft, including Amari Washington (Oregon), Kaden McDonald (Ohio State), Peter Woods (Clemson), Christian Miller (Georgia), and Lee Hunter (Texas Tech), grading their skills and potential fits alongside Dexter Lawrence. Plus, previews of upcoming college playoff games and a teaser on the weak QB class. Go Giants—go tank!2:30 Giants Talk Begins10:25 A'Mauri Washington (Freak List), Oregon20:48 Kayden McDonald, Ohio32:03 Peter Woods, Clemson42:32 Christen Miller, Georgia51:01 Lee Hunter, Texas TechPlease Rate and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy