The Giants have implemented a head coach-centric structure with Harbaugh reporting directly to ownership and Aponte overseeing strategic planning, analytics, salary cap management, contract negotiations, and compliance. Schoen's role has been significantly reduced in this new organizational setup.
Harbaugh confirmed Aponte's direct reporting line during his interview process, stating he needed final say on personnel matters. Despite Schoen's diminished role, Harbaugh acknowledged working closely with him on various operational tasks while preparing for the upcoming NFL season.