Hiring the right coordinators is crucial in the NFL, especially for a "CEO" type of head coach. As important as establishing culture within the team is, having a schematic advantage can turn competent teams into contenders. The decisions that John Harbaugh and the New York Giants make in the coming weeks will help shape the next era of the franchise.
Luckily, an NFC rival took a potential mistake off the Giants' board. New York had shown interest in former Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon for its open defensive coordinator position.
The Green Bay Packers hired him instead, saving the Giants from what could have been a disaster.