The wiki doesn't have a formal letter-grade offseason report card for the Giants, but it paints a clear picture of John Harbaugh's first year — and it's a mixed bag that reflects a deliberate, long-term rebuild strategy.
What went well:
- Harbaugh built an experienced coaching staff around him: Matt Nagy (OC, from Reid's KC), Dennard Wilson (DC, from Tennessee), Greg Roman (senior offensive assistant), and Brian Callahan (QB coach) — a deep infrastructure that the wiki notes gives QB Jaxson Dart "the most promising position" for development (from the John Harbaugh page).
- The Giants were named a top worst-to-first contender by USA Today (June 27), with Harbaugh's winning pedigree and Dart's breakout potential as key drivers. The offensive line is improved "for the first time in a decade," and the 1-7 record in one-score games suggests room for better fortune (from the Giants team page).
- His Dexter Lawrence trade netted a first-round pick, signaling a youth-focused rebuild around Dart and Cam Skattebo — a clear philosophical decision rather than a patchwork roster.
The real risks showing up:
- Three torn Achilles in spring OTAs (Gunner Olszewski, Roy Robertson-Harris, Thaddeus Dixon) thinned receiver and DL depth — and prompted Harbaugh to bring in movement-pattern testing, though he ruled out facility issues (from the Giants team page).
- Malik Nabers' ACL recovery timeline remains uncertain,