This is why I've been so damn confused with what was said by the Front Office, saying Russ Brandon would not get power to decide on personnel. He clearly does, considering the GM is not negotiating the contracts. They have Jim Overdorf and his boss, Russ Brandon doing that. Therefor, in my mind, Jim Overdorf and Russ Brandon has just as much say to the roster than Doug Whaley does. Whaley wants the player, while these bums hash out the deals and manage the cap. If it doesn't fit the cap, then the GM doesn't get the player. The GM should be doing all of that stuff.