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By Nelson Espinal
Contributing Sports Reporter
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After the Baltimore Ravens fired head coach John Harbaugh, he immediately became the most coveted coach on the market, eventually landing with the New York Giants.
Now firmly starting a new chapter as a head coach, Harbaugh can potentially target some of his former players with the Ravens.
Considering how many years he spent with the franchise and how many players he has brought through and developed, Harbaugh could lure quite a bit of former talent to help jumpstart the rebuild in New York.
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Per Alex Kay of Bleacher Report, All-Pro offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum is a clear target for Harbaugh and could easily become a Giant over the offseason.
"It wouldn't be a shock to see Linderbaum reunite with John Harbaugh after the former Ravens head coach landed in the Big Apple this offseason," Kay wrote.
"According to SNY's Connor Hughes, the Giants will be "aggressive in targeting ex-Ravens in free agency", with Hughes highlighting Linderbaum as the main target whom New York could make a run at.
"Big Blue needs to overhaul an offensive line that allowed 48 sacks and struggled to protect rookie signal-caller Jaxson Dart. Adding Linderbaum on a long-term deal would solidify the unit and give the franchise an anchor to build around in the offensive trenches for years to come.
How does Tyler Linderbaum help the Giants?
The Giants' offensive line has struggled with quality over the past few years, despite the investments made through the draft. With their franchise quarterback, Jaxson Dart, now secured, it is essential that they continue seeking ways to strengthen the offensive line.
Linderbaum is now available as a free agent after four years of solid performance, during which he earned three consecutive Pro Bowl selections. He was drafted late in the first round from Iowa, despite ranking high on overall big boards from NFL Draft scouts.
However, the value of the center position has been overlooked in recent years, leading to his being rated lower than his dedication warrants.
Harbaugh has been a coach who values the trenches, and improvement on both lines will be crucial to the Giants' success. Lindbaum could be the first of many moves the organization makes to protect its quarterback.
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