Horton Joins Giants, Brings Ravens Edge

0:00On April 7, Chris Horton just landed a big gig with a New York Giants as assistant head coach and special teams coordinator under new headman John Harbaugh. After 12 solid years with the Baltimore Ravens where he climbed from assistant to full coordinator back in 2019, he's bringing that. Ravens edged to the Big Apple. Harbaugh hand picked him for the staff and Horton seized it as a major trust move. Horton knows Harbaugh's system inside out from all those Baltimore seasons and he's ready to whip the Giants special teams into shape. That means overseeing the kicker, punter, and long snapper crew starting right from the basics to build accountability. No shortcuts. He's all about fundamentals and holding players to high standards. As a former seventh round safety drafted by Washington in 2008, Horton played a bit, even had a short Giants Stint in 2012. He switched to coaching at UCLA before locking in with the Ravens, helping keep their special teams elite with tons of pro bowl nods over the years. Now he's fired up to pass that knowledge on. One cool reunion. Horton's linking back up with punter Jordan Stout, who he coached in Baltimore.

1:07Horton called special teams his true passion, loving how it develops overlooked players into stars. It's like a lost art to him, but he's here to revive it in New York. With Horton on board, the Giants kicking game looks prime for a turnaround, blending Harbaugh's philosophy with fresh energy. Expect those units to click as they gear up for the grind ahead. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.