After an 18-year stint as the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, John Harbaugh was fired by the franchise on Tuesday. The Ravens finished their regular season with a loss against the Steelers and with an overall 8-9 record.
Failing to make the playoffs compelled the Ravens to part ways with Harbaugh, who has been their most successful and longest-running coach. Now, they are left with the responsibility to find a suitable replacement.
While it’s going to be difficult to find a better coach than Harbaugh, some teams could benefit from the Ravens decision to fire him. Although Harbaugh has not coached any other team, he still guarantees stability.
Harbaugh also brings almost two decades worth of head coaching experience, a Super Bowl win, a dozen playoff appearances, and more. Let’s take a look at some of the most likely landing spots for the veteran coach.
New York Giants
What is considered to be a struggle for the Baltimore franchise could easily be a dream run for the New York Giants. They haven’t had a double-digit win season since 2017, and Harbaugh produced 11 such seasons for the Ravens in his 18 years.
In addition to that, they have a young team with a brilliant quarterback, and putting Harbaugh at the helm for the next few years might help the franchise get back on track.
Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders have been sitting at the bottom of the AFC West for the last two seasons. They finished the current season 3-14, tied with the worst record across the league. The Raiders desperately need someone to breathe new life into them.
They also have a vacant head coaching position after they fired Pete Carroll. Harbaugh, with his experience, ability to stabilize a program, and a winning record, can do wonders for the franchise if given an opportunity.
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons haven’t recorded a double-digit win season since 2018. They have had their struggles in the NFC South over the last few years, and this season was no different for them.
The Falcons finished 8-9 and failed to secure a spot in the playoffs. They are also currently without a head coach after firing Raheem Morris.
Harbaugh is arguably one of the hottest names in the coaching talent pool currently available. The reality is that any team, currently without a head coach, would be looking at Harbaugh as their next possible hire.
He has his credibility and has shown results in the past with the Ravens. It’s safe to say, he won’t be without a job for long.
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