In regards to hiring Coughlin, I think it means Khan is not real sure of Caldwell. He wants someone else to watch and give him an independent opinion. It also means Khan has enough humility to know that it's hard for a bumper manufacturer to really ask tough questions of a football general manager. Basically, it's Khan admitting he doesn't know what he doesn't know. Coughlin is now his right hand man to help him on the football side. That's a good move.

 

Khan: "This plan doesn't seem to be working."

 

Caldwell:  "It's working.  Just give it more time."

 

Khan:  "Are you sure?  Maybe I need a second opinion.  Maybe I need someone to take over your job if I have to fire you.  As a matter of fact, maybe you need a boss that knows more than I do.  Because when I ask you these questions, I'm not sure I'm getting the right answer, but heck, I'm a bumper salesman, what do I know?" 

 

Basically, I think Coughlin is Khan's surrogate.  Khan is running all over the world trying to sell bumpers, while his team is going 3-13.  He can't afford to spend the time necessary to figure out what's what with the Jags and get things turned around.  So he's done the smart thing and delegated that duty to Coughlin. 

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