John Harbaugh says Giants' power structure being 'overblown'
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Key Points:
- The New York Giants have hired John Harbaugh as their 21st head coach, signing him to a five-year deal reportedly worth around $100 million, granting him significant influence over personnel decisions.
- Unlike previous Giants coaches, Harbaugh will report directly to ownership rather than the general manager, Joe Schoen, reflecting his strong track record and the organization's desire for a collaborative but coach-driven approach.
- Ownership, particularly Chris Mara, played an active role in recruiting Harbaugh, emphasizing a collaborative decision-making process involving the coach, general manager, and ownership.
- Harbaugh aims to build a new team culture focused on players who have a deep passion for all aspects of football, drawing on his successful 18-year
