The NFL coaching carousel is spinning fast this offseason, with nine head coaching vacancies across the league-and one of the more intriguing openings is in the NFC East, where the New York Giants are searching for their next leader on the sidelines.
For Dallas Cowboys fans, this is more than just league-wide news-it’s a development that hits close to home. The Cowboys face the Giants twice every season, and in recent years, those matchups have tilted heavily in Dallas' favor. Since Dak Prescott took over under center, the Cowboys have largely dominated the rivalry, with only the occasional outlier-like the low-stakes Week 18 loss that closed out this past season-breaking the trend.
A big reason for that dominance? The Giants’ revolving door at head coach.
New York has cycled through a string of hires that never quite clicked, and the instability has shown on the field. But that could be about to change.
The Giants are reportedly on track to land John Harbaugh as their next head coach-a move that would instantly shift the tone in the division. While it’s not official yet, all signs point to Harbaugh making the jump from Baltimore to the Big Apple.
And if that happens, it’s worth asking: Should Dallas be concerned?
Let’s be clear-Harbaugh is a proven winner. He brings a Super Bowl pedigree, a reputation for building tough, disciplined teams, and a knack for getting the most out of his roster.
He’s not a quick-fix kind of coach, but he is the type who can lay a foundation that lasts. Even if the Giants are still a few pieces away from contending, Harbaugh would raise their floor immediately.
That’s not nothing in a division where every win matters and rivalries are often settled by razor-thin margins.
Of course, this isn’t a one-man job. The Giants have a long road ahead in terms of roster development, quarterback clarity, and overall organizational stability.
Harbaugh wouldn’t solve all of that overnight. But he would bring a level of credibility and structure the franchise has sorely lacked in recent years.
So while Cowboys fans might not be losing sleep just yet, this potential hire is one to watch. The Giants have been stuck in neutral for a while-but if Harbaugh takes the reins, they might finally start moving in the right direction.