Giants’ ‘massive push’ for John Harbaugh included Jaxson Dart taking part in pitch for Super Bowl-winning coach: Reports

The New York Giants made a “massive push” to hire John Harbaugh as their next head coach, according to SNY’s Connor Hughes.

Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart was part of Wednesday’s pitch, per Hughes and multiple other reports.

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The Giants and Harbaugh are reportedly close to finalizing a deal that would make Harbaugh the team’s next head coach.

Dart, whom the Giants selected out of Ole Miss with the No. 25 overall pick in last year’s draft, was one of the quarterbacks Harbaugh reportedly spent time watching film on last week as he considered his next landing spot in the wake of the Baltimore Ravens firing him.

In 18 seasons with the Ravens, Harbaugh posted a 180-113 record. He led Baltimore to a Super Bowl XLVII victory in the 2012 season, 12 playoff appearances and six AFC North championships.

He emerged as the top head-coaching candidate in this year’s hiring cycle, and the Giants were willing to pony up to pay the 63-year-old and his future staff, according to Hughes.

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As for Dart’s reported appearance during Harbaugh’s Wednesday meeting with the Giants, it wasn’t exclusive. Dart is around the facility daily and has met with most of the coaches his organization has welcomed for in-person interviews, per Hughes.