Carl Banks' Flag Football Mastery Takes Giants Back to Tradition with Heats! Harbaugh's Team Remains on Top!
Former New York Giants LB Carl Banks likes the direction of the team under John Harbaugh, and says the defense will no longer play "flag football."
The New York Giants are under new management this year, with John Harbaugh taking over as the head coach. That means the "Harbaugh Way" will be in effect throughout the building and out on the practice and playing field. Harbaugh, in his 18 seasons as the head coach, was known for his team's physical style of play.
He is bringing that style to New Jersey, and the teams' offseason moves have already reflected the type of football players he favors -- big, smart, and aggressive. Carl Banks, who has been around the team for four decades, first as an All-Pro linebacker on the Giants' legendary defenses in the 1980s and then as the primary analyst on the team's radio broadcasts, is liking what he's seen thus far under Harbaugh. “He’s a no-nonsense guy.
(He) likes physical play,” Banks said on WFAN , via NJ Advance Media . “He’ll make sure that the best players are in position to have success, right? ” Yes, that is what he does best.
Harbaugh knows what a winning team looks like and will ensure he continues his winning ways with the Giants. Banks also likes the attitude and players being brought in. No longer will the Giants be pushed around.