New York Giants Steve Serby Pat Ricard knows every last aspect of what John Harbaugh brings to Giants: ‘Have to be on your toes’ By Steve Serby Published Aug. 2, 2026, 6:59 p.m. ET Pat Ricard speaks to the media after Giants practice on Aug. 1, 2026. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — For the best insight into the John Harbaugh Way, you turn to the Giant who knows him best.
“Pancake” Pat Ricard spent nine seasons with Harbaugh in Baltimore as his 300-pound battering ram smashmouth fullback, and believes exactly what John and Chris Mara believe:
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“He’s a great leader, he’s a great leader of men,” Ricard began. “I mean, just look at all the stuff that’s happened this offseason with this team just in terms of the media and the social-media stuff, and he completely nipped it out of the bud every single time and just really made sure this team stayed together.
