The New York Giants — pardon me, the New York FOOTBALL Giants — officially introduced new head coach John Harbaugh and held his introductory press conference Tuesday at noon.
It was a packed house for the new head coach’s debut, full of media, Giants’ executives, and players.
John Harbaugh welcomed to the New York Giants by a big crowd that includes two handful of players, ownership, just about everyone who works for the organization and business partners. pic.twitter.com/K7WCzGX8Ym
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) January 20, 2026
The Giants were clearly expecting a big crowd for the veteran coach’s debut, and they were certainly right.
If people were expecting the 63-year old, 18-year veteran, to be a reserved “elder statesman” type of presence at the podium, they were in for a shock. The best word to describe Harbaugh’s demeanor at the podium is probably “energetic”, or perhaps “energized”. He was certainly some combination of excited, exuberant, and energetic as he spoke to the assembled crowd.
He used the phrase “an enthusiasm unknown to mankind” several times, and he certainly seemed to embody the mantra.
#Giants coach John Harbaugh thanks his parents Jack and Jackie, who are in attendance and taught their kids to “attack this day with enthusiasm unknown to mankind. That’s what we’re going to do every single day.” pic.twitter.com/dlygr1vUEr
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 20, 2026
It was hard not to think of Jaxson Dart, the Giants’ charismatic young quarterback, as Harbaugh talked about enthusiasm and love of the game.
John Harbaugh: “I’m excited about Jaxson Dart.” He likes his talent and skills, but more than that, he likes “what he is about.” And he is about football. He wants to talk football all the time.
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) January 20, 2026
We don’t know what the future holds for the Giants, but it’s certainly seems brighter than it did two weeks ago. Perhaps it’s just that Harbaugh’s energy and enthusiasm are infectious, but if so, the locker room and front office will be getting the full dose.
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Harbaugh posed with GM Joe Schoen for pictures after the press conference. The pair are expected to collaborate to bring the storied franchise back to where it should be. Hopefully they’ll be posing with something shinier than a helmet before all is said and done.
Watch the full press conference
