I haven't seen a single legitimate source that has said anything regarding Tom Coughlin wanting "full control" of anything.

 

I've seen a bunch of talking heads and forum posters SPECULATE that he does, based mostly on his having full control here during his first ride.

 

We need to slow down with calling speculative comments facts here.  There's been ZERO indication of anything concrete, other than Coughlin met with Khan, then met with Caldwell (and presumably Khan/Khan/Mark).

 

As for Tom's age... Hey, let him come in, coach for 2-4 years, whatever he's able to do.  Let him turn this ship around, get us back into the Playoffs, and ride of into the sunset a hometown hero... and when he retires... well... We'll have the most attractive HC Opening in the league if we don't already have someone on staff that's been groomed.

 

I don't know about you guys... but after a decade or so of mediocrity to absolute suckitude... I'll take 2 or 3 years of success and worry about the rest later.

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