John Harbaugh on reporting directly to owners: It's what I'm used to, main thing is working together

John Harbaugh on reporting directly to owners: It's what I'm used to, main thing is working together

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Key Points:

  • The New York Giants agreed to a change in their organizational structure, allowing new head coach John Harbaugh to report directly to team ownership rather than the General Manager, a key point in finalizing his hiring.
  • Harbaugh described his working relationship with GM Joe Schoen as "phenomenally great" and downplayed the significance of the reporting structure, emphasizing collaboration and that ultimate authority rests with owner John Mara.
  • Senior player personnel executive Chris Mara stated that while Harbaugh is the "most important cog" in decision-making, final decisions will be made collaboratively among Harbaugh, Schoen, and ownership.
  • This shift marks a notable change in the Giants' operational approach, giving the head coach more influence in