After the New York Giants' win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, head coach John Harbaugh outlined a cautious approach to the NFL's Tuesday's trade deadline.
“There’s nobody on our team that we want to trade. We like all of our guys,” Harbaugh told reporters. “And somebody’s got to come out that you really want to trade for that makes sense. So short term and long term, it’s got to make sense short term and long term.”
The Giants have been connected to several names in recent weeks, including Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. Jay Glazer reported on Sunday that New York had submitted and then withdrawn a multi-pick offer.
Harbaugh did not dismiss the possibility of further talks.
“I’d say we’re open for any kind of situation,
but I will say this, things do change. Things change from day-to-day,” he said. “I’m not saying that report’s not true. Those conversations are taking place, and if something happens for any player, I can’t talk about any player because they’re with other teams right now, but we’re not ruling anything out, but I don’t see anything particularly imminent right now either.”
Harbaugh made clear the organization will not chase a short-term addition at a high price.
“We’re not just going to go for a short-term fix at an exorbitant cost. We’re not going to do that. That’s not where we’re at,” he said. “And usually when you do that sort of thing, it doesn’t work out for you. You end up paying a hefty price and you don’t get the return. So I never think that you’re one step away, one player away.”
General manager Joe Schoen and the personnel staff continue to work the phones.
“Joe does a great job. All these guys… do an amazing job and they’re working hard at it,” Harbaugh said. “So we’re making a lot of calls. We’re calling everybody.”
With a short week ahead and the deadline near, the Giants remain open to the right deal but appear content to hold firm rather than force one.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants' John Harbaugh on possible Jonathan Taylor trade: 'Things change'
