Giants coach John Harbaugh just dropped a bombshell, openly admitting he went straight to Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk in an effort to kickstart trade talks for their defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. And if you thought that was wild, get this: Harbaugh doesn’t care one bit if he “ruffled some feathers” or violated some unwritten “code” by bypassing Titans G.M. Mike Borgonzi.
Harbaugh’s Direct Line To The Top
Harbaugh told reporters on Monday that he absolutely made the call, even leaving a message for Strunk. His reasoning? He’s all about “turning over every stone” and “trying everything” when it comes to improving his team. This isn’t some backroom whisper, folks, this is the head coach of the *Giants* telling the world he’s willing to go straight to ownership for what he wants. He even vowed to keep making similar calls if he believes it’s in his team’s best interest. Talk about a power play!
“I did, I did,” Harbaugh said when asked if he made the call to Strunk. “I left a message. . . . Because you turn over every stone. You know, gonna try everything. I mean, I just, I’ll put it out there, man, we’re open for any call. Anybody wants to call us or call anybody. Call.” He’s basically throwing down the gauntlet to the entire league.
The “Call Me” Challenge And What It Means
This man was not subtle about his intentions either. He even joked about classic “call me” songs, mentioning Blondie’s hit and “Call Me Maybe” to emphasize his point. Harbaugh said it was “kind of, like, fun to see the outpouring of interest” in his bold move. He’s clearly enjoying the attention and the stir he’s caused, completely dismissing the idea of any secret rules or memos. “We’re not like , we’re not part of any secret society oath that says you can only talk to somebody,” he declared.
What’s at stake here? This isn’t just about a potential trade for Jeffery Simmons. This is about shaking up the entire unwritten rulebook of NFL front office dealings. Harbaugh just showed that some coaches are willing to bypass traditional channels to get what they want, and he’s daring anyone to stop him. It’s a bold tactic, and it definitely makes you wonder if other coaches will start taking notes for future moves. The league just got a little more interesting, that’s for sure.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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