John Harbaugh started his next chapter as head coach of the New York Giants with the same message he had 18 years ago when he began in Baltimore.
It’s going to be about the team, the team, the team, he said.
Harbaugh’s introductory press conference Tuesday afternoon in front of a huge New York media contingent had many familiar messages.
But before Harbaugh’s first day on the new job, he also took time to thank those in Baltimore who helped him build a resume that made him the hottest coach on the market this offseason.
“I’d like to extend a profound thank you to [Owner] Steve [Bisciotti] and [Executive Vice President] Ozzie [Newsome] for the opportunity, for the guidance that they provided every single day,” Harbaugh said.
“To all the players and coaches who have been unrelenting brothers all along the way through the years. We did great things. Thanks, guys.”
Harbaugh said the Giants’ job was the one he wanted from the start after he and the Ravens parted ways two weeks ago.
“It’s a profound honor to be entrusted with the responsibility of coaching the New York Football Giants,” Harbaugh said.
“One of the most iconic franchises in all of sports. I wanted this job. To be on the biggest stage in the biggest sport. I know the challenges. I understand the expectations. I know the fans are hungry for a winner. We’re here with one mission: to become, to earn the right, to be called the World Champions in New York. And that’s what we plan to do.”