Analysts and fans alike entered the season with skepticism about the Giants' prospects, despite the team’s recent high-profile coaching hire. The move, while notable, failed to generate widespread optimism from outside observers regarding the franchise’s performance. Questions lingered over whether the new leadership would translate into immediate success on the field. With little concrete evidence to suggest a turnaround, expectations remained cautiously low.
Even though the Giants hired John Harbaugh, there were not many great expectations for how they would fare this season from outside the building.
