Harbaugh gives Giants’ immediate needs more weight ahead of trade deadline
The Giants lead the NFC East at 5-2-1 after acquiring quarterback J.J. McCarthy following Jaxson Dart’s torn ACL.
Giants coach John Harbaugh said improving the team for the present carries greater weight than future considerations as the club assesses potential deals before the 4 p.m. ET trade deadline. He said that approach still requires attention to longer-term planning.
Asked how he would balance an immediate upgrade against building for the future, Harbaugh said each opportunity would need to be assessed individually. The cost of a deal, its benefits and whether it helps both the team and the organization would guide that assessment, according to a team transcript of his remarks.
Harbaugh said he wants to strengthen the current roster without sacrificing prudent planning for what comes next. He did not identify a particular trade target in those comments.
The Giants are in Harbaugh’s first season as coach and hold first place in the NFC East with a 5-2-1 record. They have already made a significant trade, bringing in quarterback J.J. McCarthy after Jaxson Dart suffered a torn ACL.
