Colin Cowherd REACTS: John Harbaugh to Giants + NFL Playoff predictions, Bills, Seahawks | THE HERD

From The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Colin Cowherd discusses the New York Giants' decision to hire John Harbaugh as their head coach, emphasizing the importance of hiring top-level coaching talent to transform a struggling team. He critiques previous coaching choices in the league and highlights the need for strong leadership and cultural rebuilding to achieve success beyond mere tactical expertise.

Key Takeaways

  • The Giants finally stopped the coaching carousel; they hired Harbaugh, a proven culture architect, not just a scheme shop.
  • Hiring a coach like Harbaugh is the NFL's hidden 'restart' button—get it right, and others will want your assistants.
  • The Giants have the pieces to go from 4-13 to playoff contender; it's like discovering the cheat codes in Madden.
  • Steelers fear of bottoming out overlooks NFL's truth: sometimes you need to rebuild to become a champion, not just survive.
  • Being under .500 four times isn't failure for Shanahan; it's a flexible blueprint for success in a cutthroat league.

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