Quote:But sounds like the big difference is he can get overruled a lot more easily than before.  Dave may really want to make a move but if Tom puts his foot down, sounds like the discussion is over and Tom wins.  Whereas before the only one who would really say no is Khan.  And since Khan isnt really a football guy, Dave probably had his way most of the time if not all the time.  Not so much now.  Dave may still be GM, but his authority over player decisions has clearly been reduced.  

reduced and taken away isnt the same thing...The point that I am trying to get thru is that some process has been created to alleviate having to over rule caldwell if caldwell and coughlin dont agree on player personnel...Besides the fact the OP titled this thread with his idea of what the coughlin hiring really means..."Caldwell is no longer your gm" and I'm really not sure if it has been reduced...He reported to Khan who could over rule him too now it's just a matter of a different person he reports to

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