Now that the euphoria has set in that the New York Giants actually managed to seal the deal on John Harbaugh, the next steps are painfully clear. Harbaugh may have to gut this roster to instill his own vision, which, if done right, could turn one of the NFL's most tortured franchises into a perennial contender.
The expectation is that he will bring several assistants with him to New York, including ex-Ravens OC Todd Monken, to call plays. However, he could also reunite with former Ravens' play-caller Greg Roman on the new coaching staff, although it would not be the same partnership it was in Baltimore.
Despite leading one of the NFL's top offenses in back-to-back years, Roman was fired by the Los Angeles Chargers after another early playoff exit, in which they were held to just three points against the New England Patriots. As a play-caller, Roman doesn't measure up, but there's still a spot for him on staff.
John Harbaugh look to pursue a reunion with Greg Roman on Giants' offensive staff, but not as OC
The 53-year-old has ties to both Harbaugh and his brother, whom he called plays for on three separate occasions. After his stint in Baltimore, he was the perfect OC to employ his ground-and-pound style philosophy, but the same issues that plagued him with the Ravens resurfaced in LA.
The play-calling was predictable, but the offense was severely handicapped by an offensive line that lost both of its starting tackles by the end of the season. Even still, the Bolts still boasted one of the best rushing attacks in football in 2025, which is exactly where his offenses specialize.
Additionally, in Roman's first full season calling plays for Lamar Jackson, the former Heisman Trophy winner went on to be named the NFL MVP in 2019. Yes, Jackson won another MVP after re-signing, but Roman knows how to utilize a mobile quarterback, which could be an asset for the G-Men.
The Giants averaged the fifth-most rushing yards per game and ranked fifth in EPA per rush in 2025, and this was while Cam Skattebo missed most of the season. Jaxson Dart's mobility has helped spearhead an elite rushing attack, so Roman's experience with Jackson can help Dart take a leap.
If Harbaugh were to pursue a reunion with his longtime assistant, it evidently wouldn't be as OC, but bringing him in as the tight ends coach/run game coordinator makes sense, especially if OL coach Carmen Bricilo is retained. He coached tight ends in Baltimore and tends to rely on the run.
This is a no-risk, high-reward move, but not one that's been much discussed. If this were to happen, the 22-year-old would enjoy a sophomore surge in Year 2, which every Giants fan is expecting under a new coaching staff anyway.