The New York Giants’ anticipated hiring of John Harbaugh as head coach remains in limbo, creating a ripple effect across the NFL coaching carousel.
NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reports that negotiations have hit rough waters despite both sides working toward a deal.
“There’s a lot to be handled. It sounds like they are trying to handle it, but smooth sailing it has not been,” Rapoport said. “Meanwhile, you have the Tennessee Titans, who are interested and waiting. You have Kevin Stefanski, who — maybe the one if things don’t work out with John Harbaugh — is also waiting. The entire coaching cycle is waiting for this deal to get done.”
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Rapoport noted that both parties feel they possess leverage in the talks.
Other sources familiar with the situation point to an internal power struggle, primarily over general manager Joe Schoen’s control of personnel decisions. Harbaugh, drawing from his successful Baltimore structure, reportedly seeks greater influence or even Schoen’s demotion.
Contrary to perceptions, the Giants hold no real leverage. If Harbaugh walks away, it would mark the franchise’s most humiliating setback in decades, exposing deep organizational dysfunction at a critical juncture.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Kevin Stefanski could benefit from potential Giants-John Harbaugh fallout