During the January 15, 2026, episode of First Things First, Chris Broussard delivered a signature bait-and-switch reaction to the New York Giants’ decision to hire John Harbaugh as their next head coach. Broussard shared his opinion on NYG hiring Harbaugh for HC, saying, “Everybody’s praising the Giants for hiring the guy that could not, with Lamar Jackson & Derrick Henry, make the playoffs!… That’s your king?! That’s your savior?! I don’t like it…”
He then immediately subverted the criticism, shouting, “I LOVE IT! I LOVE THIS HIRE!”
Broussard argued that Harbaugh is the perfect fit for a rebuilding Giants organization for several reasons.
.@Chris_Broussard reacts to NYG hiring John Harbaugh for HC:
“Everybody’s praising the Giants for hiring the guy that could not, with Lamar Jackson & Derrick Henry, make the playoffs!… That’s your king?! That’s your savior?! I don’t like it…
I LOVE IT! I LOVE THIS HIRE!” pic.twitter.com/q7Td3mlaCd
— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) January 15, 2026
He believes Harbaugh brings immediate respect and a “winning culture” that the franchise hasn’t felt since the Tom Coughlin era.
Broussard suggested the Giants could be back in playoff contention as early as next season, citing the 2025 success of Liam Coen and Mike Vrabel, both leading 4-win teams to 13 wins in their first years, as evidence that turnarounds can happen quickly.
He noted that Harbaugh provides the stability necessary to develop rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, who was reportedly involved in the team’s interview process.
Giants hire John Harbaugh as head coach in historic $100 million contract
The hire follows Harbaugh’s dismissal from the Baltimore Ravens on January 6, 2026, after an 18-year tenure. His final season in Baltimore ended with an 8-9 record, missing the 2025 playoffs despite having stars Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. The team struggled mainly due to late-game collapses and injury issues.
The Giants reached an agreement to hire John Harbaugh as their next head coach. The deal is reported to be a five-year contract worth approximately $100 million, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in NFL history at roughly $20 million per season.
Harbaugh is the first head coach in Giants history to be hired having already won a Super Bowl as a head coach.
The Giants’ brass, including co-owner John Mara, GM Joe Schoen, and consultant Eli Manning, led a “full-court press” to secure Harbaugh. He was their top choice after Brian Daboll was fired.
A significant selling point for Harbaugh was the presence of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, whom Harbaugh met extensively during his visit to the team’s facilities.
Former Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken is expected to follow Harbaugh to New York to serve as the Giants’ play-caller.
Harbaugh finished as the winningest coach in Ravens history, reaching the postseason 12 times in 18 years.
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