The latest twist in the Harbaugh saga means that the Giants are the first team to have one of its executives sit down with the former Ravens coach since he hit the open market.

What went wrong for the Ravens and why did they fire coach John Harbaugh? Here’s what sources close to the situation told The .

Harbaugh is quite familiar with Dolphins owner Stephen Ross — who is close with Harbaugh’s brother Jim, because of their Michigan ties. But ultimately, John Harbaugh needs to feel comfortable with Miami’s GM. Along those lines, here’s what ESPN’s Jeff Darlington noted:

Former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has held extensive phone calls with several teams including the Raiders about holding a head coach interview.

Miami Dolphins coaching candidate John Harbaugh ranks fourth in wins, has won a Super Bowl and is a regular in the playoffs. Why is he available?

Apparently, the Cardinals have been in contact with former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. According to SI.com's Albert Breer, Harbaugh has had preliminary calls with several teams, including the Cardinals.