
There was elation and joy in the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey, when the New York Giants signed John Harbaugh to be their new head coach. Ultimately, many saw it as a culture change and a sign of potential good things on the horizon. But that did not stop Pat McAfee from roasting the new coach’s intro speech.
There's no way that this was the full speech..
"I'm a New York Giant" ~ @tyschmit #PMSLive https://t.co/3jDB0R9XXr pic.twitter.com/oiaBHA36dD
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 23, 2026
McAfee poked fun at the fact that Harbaugh kept repeating the words “New York Giants” in his speech, attempting to explain the team’s history. Moreover, the new coach repeated that it was an honor to be a coach of this team.
Some fans also roasted Harbaugh for the speech, with one indicating that it would not inspire anyone. Notably, one did not believe he could connect with 20- and 30-year-olds anymore. But some team legends have compared Harbaugh to Tom Coughlin, a former Giants head coach who led them to two Super Bowl wins.
Harbaugh finished his tenure in Baltimore as the winningest coach in team history, going 193-124 in the regular season and playoffs. Additionally, he is a one-time Super Bowl winner, beating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. Harbaugh led the Ravens to 12 playoff appearances. While he finished his career with them on a sour note, going 8-9, many believe he can still coach a winner.
A few have spoken of Harbaugh bringing optimism to the Giants’ locker room. Despite his lack of words in his intro speech, he has shown the pedigree to lead a team to success. With the NFL season fast approaching, Giants’ fans are hoping he can motivate this team to thrive.
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