John Harbaugh may be looking for "parallel report" to ownership with Joe Schoen
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Giants ownership appears strongly committed to hiring John Harbaugh as head coach, evidenced by a secret lunch meeting between Harbaugh and executive Chris Mara without G.M. Joe Schoen’s presence.
- There are reports suggesting Harbaugh may require a unique reporting structure, potentially reporting directly to ownership alongside Schoen, which could explain delays in finalizing his contract.
- This potential change would deviate from the Giants' traditional hierarchy where the G.M. oversees the coach, possibly necessitating adjustments to Schoen’s contract and authority.
- Harbaugh, a seasoned 63-year-old coach with a Super Bowl win, may be reluctant to report to Schoen, a younger G.M. with a less successful recent record,
