Demeco runs the defense. Why is this some wacky idea that needs extra sauces to confirm? "Defacto GM" is a fun thing to throw out.
The traditional power structure is that the GM has final say over all personnel decisions. The buck has to stop somewhere.
In no way, chance, situation or whatever is Ryans in charge of the offensive personnel. That would be Caserio and whichever one of the McNairs who actually runs the team
Caserio works with the coaches and scouts to get the coaches the players they want. Caserio's main job after that is making everything work under the cap.
