John Harbaugh Fired: What Are the Best Landing Spots For Him?
After 18 years, a Super Bowl ring, and enough gum chewed to pave a driveway, the John Harbaugh era in Baltimore is officially over. The news dropped on a Tuesday, ending a tenure that saw Harbaugh become synonymous with Ravens football. But let’s be real for a second: in the NFL, 18 years is practically a geological epoch. The fact that he lasted this long is a miracle in itself.
But there’s no time for a pity party. When a coach with a 180-113 record hits the open market, the mourning period is short, and the bidding war is long. Harbaugh isn’t going to be sitting on his couch watching RedZone next season unless he wants to.
So, where does a guy with a résumé this heavy go next? Let’s break down the most intriguing landing spots for the newly available head coach.
The New York Giants: The Big Stage
If you believe the chatter, the Giants might already have a nameplate engraved for him. This is widely considered the best job available, and for good reason. The Giants need a culture reset. That is something Harbaugh specializes in. They’ve been linked to Kevin Stefanski, sure, but Harbaugh brings a level of gravitas that ownership in New York craves. He could walk into that locker room and command respect instantly. Plus, the media scrums would be electric.
Tennessee Titans: Desperately Seeking Stability
The Titans are a franchise that feels like it’s trying to build a house on quicksand. They need a foundation. They need a stabilizer. They need Harbaugh. With young talent like Cam Ward needing guidance, bringing in a guy who managed Lamar Jackson’s rise to MVP status seems like a no-brainer. The Titans should be sprinting to the phone right now. It might not be the glitziest destination, but it’s a roster that could turn around fast with an adult in the room.
Miami Dolphins: The Ownership Crush
Here is where things get spicy. Reports are flying that Dolphins ownership has “expressed an affinity” for Harbaugh recently. Never mind that Mike McDaniel is technically still the coach. When billionaire owners get a crush on a proven winner, things get messy fast. Stephen Ross has ties to the Harbaugh family, and if he decides he wants a Super Bowl winner patrolling his sidelines in South Beach, he might just make an offer Harbaugh can’t refuse.
Los Angeles Chargers: The Family Reunion?
This is the fun one. Would John Harbaugh actually go to LA to be a coordinator for his brother, Jim? Probably not. The Thanksgiving dinners would be insufferable. But we can dream, right? It would be a football content goldmine, but John is likely looking for the big headset, not a coordinator booth.
The Verdict
The reality is, John Harbaugh won’t be unemployed for long. Whether he wants to fix a broken franchise or join a team that’s just a coach away from glory, the ball is in his court.
