John Harbaugh says Giants' power structure being 'overblown'

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants introduced John Harbaugh on Tuesday as the 21st head coach in the team's storied history. But with 12 playoff appearances and a Super Bowl win on his résumé, he comes with a stronger pedigree and more power than most, if not all, of his predecessors.

Harbaugh, who spent 18 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, signed a five-year deal with the Giants that multiple league sources told ESPN is in the vicinity of $100 million. With that hefty salary comes extra responsibility and say on personnel issues.

He will report directly to ownership rather than general manager Joe Schoen. The Giants have traditionally had their…