Giants Coaching Search: Is Ownership Calling the Shots?

The New York Giants seem to be in a bit of a pickle. They want to hire John Harbaugh as their new head coach, but there's a catch. Harbaugh isn't keen on reporting to the team's general manager, Joe Schoen. This is unusual because the Giants usually have the GM above the coach in the hierarchy. It all started when Chris Mara, a Giants executive, had a secret lunch with Harbaugh. This meeting raised some eyebrows, especially since Schoen, who's supposed to be leading the coaching search, wasn't there. Now, it's coming out that Harbaugh wants to have a direct line to the ownership, just like Schoen does. This could be why the contract negotiations are taking so long.Harbaugh has a lot of experience and has won a Super Bowl. He's used to having a say in things. On the other hand, Schoen is younger and has less experience. He's been with the Giants for four years, but the team's record hasn't been great lately. Meanwhile, Harbaugh had a pretty good run with his previous team, even if he did get fired. It seems like the ownership is really pushing for Harbaugh. Schoen might have preferred a coach who would fit into the existing structure, but ownership has other plans. If Harbaugh does join the Giants, it could mean some changes for Schoen. He might have to give up some power, but he could also benefit from having a successful coach like Harbaugh. There's a risk, though. If Harbaugh does well, he might start thinking he could do even better with a different GM. That's a gamble Schoen will have to take. But in the end, if ownership wants Harbaugh, they'll probably get him.