The New York Giants made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason by hiring John Harbaugh to steer the franchise back on course. With a Super Bowl pedigree and a reputation for building strong, disciplined teams, Harbaugh's arrival signals a serious culture shift in East Rutherford. But while the defensive side of the ball is already shaping up-thanks to the addition of Dennard Wilson as defensive coordinator-the offensive coordinator search has hit a few unexpected snags.
The initial hope was that Harbaugh would bring Todd Monken with him to run the offense, rekindling a successful partnership. But those plans were derailed when Monken was hired as the new head coach of the Cleveland Browns. That move forced the Giants to cast a wider net in search of their next offensive architect-and one name that quickly rose to the top of the list was Davis Webb.
Webb, a former Giants backup quarterback turned rising coaching star, was requested for an interview. But before the Giants could make their move, the Denver Broncos acted decisively, promoting Webb to offensive coordinator just over a week after parting ways with Joe Lombardi. The move keeps Webb in Denver, where he’s been instrumental in the development of rookie quarterback Bo Nix.
For the Giants, missing out on Webb stings a bit more than your average “candidate off the board” situation. This would’ve been a full-circle moment-Webb returning to the team where he once wore a helmet, now calling plays from the sideline.
And based on what he accomplished with Nix, there’s plenty of reason to believe he could’ve worked similar magic with Jaxson Dart, who’s coming off a promising rookie campaign. Add in young weapons like Cam Skattebo and Malik Nabers, and you start to see the offensive potential that could’ve been unlocked.
Had the Giants landed Webb and he delivered immediate results, it’s not far-fetched to think they’d be right back in this position next year-searching for a new OC after Webb earned a head coaching job. That’s the kind of upside he brings. But instead, he’ll be dialing up plays for a Broncos team with real Super Bowl aspirations in 2026.
So, where does that leave the Giants? Harbaugh is still in the thick of the search, and the list of candidates remains intriguing. Interviews have either taken place or are scheduled with a mix of experienced play-callers and rising minds: former Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, ex-Titans head coach Brian Callahan, Chargers quarterbacks coach Shane Day, Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, Dolphins wide receivers coach Robert Prince, and Colts passing game coordinator Alex Tanney.
Each name brings a different flavor to the table-Kingsbury with his Air Raid roots, Callahan with his balanced approach, and Cooter with his experience navigating different offensive systems. Harbaugh’s challenge now is not just finding someone who can draw up a good game plan, but someone who can elevate Dart, maximize the young talent on the roster, and help reestablish the Giants as a legitimate threat in the NFC.
Webb may have been the ideal fit, but the Giants’ search continues. And with Harbaugh at the helm, don’t expect them to settle for anything less than a coordinator who can help turn this team into a contender.