POSTED 2:58 p.m. EST, December 24, 2006
CASSERLY INTERVIEWS FOR GIANTS GIG
Jay Glazer of FOX reports that former Redskins and Texans G.M. Charley Casserly interviewed this week for the soon-to-be-vacant General Manager gig with the Giants.
Casserly, who currently works for CBS, recently told the Washington Post that he is keeping his options open regarding a possible return to the NFL. He resigned from the Texans after the draft amid rampant rumors that the move was not voluntary, and he applied for but was not awarded the league office position formerly held by Raiders coach Art Shell.
Per Glazer, Casserly isn't regarded as a serious candidate for the Giants job. Still, the mere fact that he's on the interview list will put him in play for other openings.
Though the ill-fated (to date) decision of the Texans to select N.C. State defensive end Mario Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the April 2006 draft -- leaving Vince Young and Reggie Bush on the board -- could hurt Casserly's prospects, the truth (we believe) is that Casserly didn't make the decision, since it was already known within the building that Casserly was leaving. The blame, in our view, should fall to coach Gary Kubiak and/or owner Bob McNair.
Others who have interviewed for the Giants G.M. gig to date are in-house candidates Jerry Reese, Kevin Abrams, Chris Mara, and Dave Gettleman. Glazer reports that none of the candidates stood out.
We've previously heard that Reese is the favorite for the job, and that Chris Mara would end up with increased duties and responsibilities. But it's possible that the team will look beyond the current power structure. Although no one in the "real" media has criticized Accorsi or his staff for the current collection of misfit toys in the locker, it might be time for a breath of fresh air, both on the sidelines and in the front office.