Which Ravens Players and Coaches Could John Harbaugh Bring With Him to Giants?
John Harbaugh is expected to be hired as the New York Giants’ next head coach, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if some Ravens players and coaches joined him.
It has already been reported that Todd Monken, the Ravens’ offensive coordinator for the past three seasons, is the favorite to become the Giants’ play-caller. Who else might be wearing blue instead of purple next season?
The Baltimore Sun’s Brian Wacker identified several candidates, including fullback Patrick Ricard and tight end Isaiah Likely, who are pending free agents
“Ricard has been an integral part of Baltimore’s plans on offense, but that could change under a new regime,” Wacker wrote. “He has a lot of wear and tear, but he also wants to play at least 10 seasons and would hit that milestone next season. The Giants were sixth in rushing yards per game last season but just 17th in yards per carry, a metric Ricard’s blocking would almost certainly improve, and his pass blocking skills would be a benefit to quarterback Jaxson Dart. He’d also be a fascinating fit alongside running back Cam Skattebo.
“With Likely’s asking price out of the Ravens’ range, Baltimore opted to re-up with veteran Mark Andrews instead. That means Likely, 25 and who just finished his fourth season, could be an attractive piece for an offense that lacks playmakers outside of wide receiver Malik Nabers. Likely took a step back this season after breaking his foot in August and missing the first three games, but he showed his potential in 2024 with 42 catches for 477 yards and six touchdowns as he emerged as one of Jackson’s favorite targets, particularly when things go off schedule.”
Two of the coaches Wacker mentioned are Special Teams Coach Randy Brown and Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs Coach Willie Taggart.
Brown has worked with Harbaugh since beginning his coaching career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2004 and has been with the Ravens for all 18 of Harbaugh’s seasons in Baltimore.
Taggart has spent the past three seasons with the Ravens, and his ties to the Harbaugh family go back to 2007 when he was hired as Stanford’s running backs coach under Jim Harbaugh.
On a side note, Miami Dolphins Defensive Coordinator Anthony Weaver is reportedly among the candidates Harbaugh is targeting for his defensive coordinator. Weaver interviewed for the Ravens’ head coaching job earlier this week.
Weaver played four seasons (2002-2005) on Baltimore’s defensive line after the Ravens drafted him in the second round. He joined the Ravens’ coaching staff in 2021, serving as defensive line coach and later as Harbaugh’s assistant head coach.