The New York Giants sit in first place with a 5-2-1 record this season, a spot that has fans dreaming of a deep playoff run. Head coach John Harbaugh told reporters that “Nothing is off the table” for the team ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, per RotoBaller.
Despite the open door for deals, Harbaugh made it clear that the team will not ruin its future for a short-term win. He cautioned fans against expecting the Giants to mortgage their future on new players, according to Heavy.com. The coach believes that paying a huge price for one player often leads to a bad result for the team.
The Cost of a Quick Fix
Harbaugh explained that the team will not trade away their core pieces just to get a win right now. He stated, “There’s no one on our team that we think — there’s nobody that we’d want to trade,”. The coach noted that when teams try to buy a championship, they usually end up paying a hefty price without getting a return on it.
The Giants are making calls to every other team in the league to see what is available. Harbaugh said, “So, we’re making a lot of calls” and “We’re calling everybody,”. These conversations are happening while the team tries to balance the need for help with the need to stay healthy for the long haul.
Trust in the Front Office
General Manager Joe Schoen and his staff are getting high praise from the head coach for their work so far. Harbaugh said, “I’ll tell you, Joe (Schoen) does a great job, (the entire front office), these guys do an amazing job,”. He added that the group is working hard to find the right deal that makes sense for the Giants. This trust in the front office is key to why the team is in first place right now.
Harbaugh also addressed a report about a potential offer for running back Jonathan Taylor. He declined to refute the claim that the Giants pulled back an offer for the star player, per RotoBaller.
Momentum Over One Star
The coach does not believe the team is just one player away from being great. He said, “So I never think that you’re one step away or one player away,”. Instead, he views success as a total momentum type of thing that comes from the whole team playing well together. If the right opportunity comes and the deal makes sense, the Giants will do it, Harbaugh said.
The Giants are set to play the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 8:15 p.m.
