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John Harbaugh's Giants Debut Tested | New York Giants News

Jul 2, 2026 · 2 min

John Harbaugh’s first year as Giants head coach is already history’s stage — and the script is wild. With 12 coaches since 1979, only Dan Reeves and Ben McAdoo matched Harbaugh’s 11-5 debut, though both saw steep declines. Reeves got the Giants to the playoffs in ’93, McAdoo made it in ’16 before getting fired the next year. Jim Fassel and Brian Daboll also carved strong starts, while Hall of Famer Bill Parcells famously began with a 3-12 record — then turned it around into two Super Bowls. The league’s brutal. A hot start doesn’t guarantee glory, but it sets the tone. Can Harbaugh break the mold? We’ll find out.

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