Giants coach John Harbaugh finalizes coaching staff
Giants head coach John Harbaugh at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center on Jan. 20 in East Rutherford, N.J. Credit: Noah K. Murray
John Harbaugh finalized his first Giants coaching staff on Friday with Matt Nagy as offensive coordinator and Dennard Wilson as defensive coordinator.
Chris Horton will be assistant head coach as well as special teams coordinator.
In total, 15 coaches or strength and conditioning staffers previously worked with Harbaugh on the Ravens.
“When putting together a staff, I look for the ability to create a vision and share the vision and to get everybody on the same page in your room,” Harbaugh said in a statement. “Guys that are demanding, guys that ask a lot of the guys in terms of a high standard.”
Outside linebackers coach Charlie Bullen added running game coordinator to his title. Bullen and tight ends coach Tim Kelly were position coaches retained by Harbaugh from the previous staff. Wide receivers coach Chad Hall was promoted from being the Giants’ assistant quarterbacks coach last season.
Donald D’Alesio will serve as defensive passing game coordinator and Addison Lynch will be defensive backs coach.
The Giants also announced they have hired Adam Bennett as head athletic trainer after he spent the last three seasons at the University of Miami. Former head athletic trainer Ronnie Barnes, who has been with the team since 1976, will continue as senior vice president of medical services.
Evan Barnes covers the Giants for Newsday. He previously covered the Brooklyn Nets, Memphis football and the Memphis Grizzlies and also covered prep sports in Los Angeles.
