John Harbaugh’s Giants deal may have hit a key obstacle

While initial reports suggested John Harbaugh's deal with the New York Giants was all but done, there's still no official announcement.

The former Baltimore Ravens head coach has yet to put pen to paper. Both parties are still working through "organizational and operational issues," according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan. 

Per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, that means there could be a power struggle between Harbaugh and GM Joe Schoen.

John Harbaugh may want more control over the roster

"Hovering over all of this is the question of whether and to what extent Harbaugh will be attempt to pry authority from Schoen," Florio wrote. "Harbaugh may want control over the roster. He may want final say over the draft. He may want Schoen to report to him."

Initial reports about Harbaugh's conditions for a new job stated that he wanted significant input on the roster. 

Per Florio, the Giants may have no choice but to comply with Harbaugh's demands. Otherwise, they're going to face serious backlash for letting their primary choice join another team after being so close.

"Harbaugh has all the leverage," Florio added. "If this falls apart, the egg won’t be on his face. It’ll be on the Giants, who’ll be forced to pivot to a coach who will always be perceived as Plan B."

At 63 years old, this might be Harbaugh's last stop, so it makes sense he wants to be sure the fit is right. 

The Giants, on the other hand, may have an appealing coaching vacancy but can't afford to drag this for much longer.