Giants can dream of J.J. McCarthy rediscovering his Harbaugh magic
· New York PostJ.J. McCarthy helped Jim Harbaugh win a national championship with Michigan in 2024.
Now Jim’s brother, John, is hoping McCarthy can save the Giants’ 2026 season.
John Harbaugh lost his starting quarterback, Jaxson Dart, in the second game of his first season as Giants head coach. And this week he made a move to McCarthy after Sunday’s loss to the Saints.
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Harbaugh has seen enough and knows enough about Jameis Winston, who was Dart’s backup, and sees a better present and future with McCarthy.