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Harbaugh Banks on Dart-Likely Connection
6 Apr
Summary
- Coach Harbaugh sees playmaking ability in tight end Isaiah Likely.
- Likely has a large catch radius and excels after the catch.
- The Giants plan to utilize two tight ends in their offense.
Jim Harbaugh, now coaching the Giants, has expressed strong confidence in tight end Isaiah Likely, whom he drafted with the Ravens in 2022. Harbaugh lauded Likely's playmaking talent and ability to make plays both before and after the catch, noting his substantial catch radius.
Likely, who is nearing 26 years old, is expected to form an immediate connection with second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart. Harbaugh believes Dart will find Likely to be a reliable target. The Giants' offensive strategy will likely feature two tight ends, a formation the Ravens frequently employed.
This increased role for Likely may impact Theo Johnson, a third-year pro who has struggled with dropped passes. However, Harbaugh indicated that both tight ends will be crucial to the team's plans, suggesting a collaborative approach rather than a direct replacement.
Harbaugh dismissed Likely's previously pedestrian statistics as a result of Baltimore's supporting cast, asserting that Likely's true capabilities will emerge with the Giants. He is convinced Likely can deliver strong statistical performances.
