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Replacement GM thread

If this is a real possibility any time soon, would Cesario try to just wait it out until he could become the GM of the Patriots?

Could Belichick leave the Patriots after the season?
January 5, 2018, 11:33 AM EST


If only half of the article from ESPN’s Seth Wickersham hits the vicinity of the bull’s-eye, questions should be asked about the future in New England of not only Tom Brady but also Bill Belichick.

Eighteen years ago Thursday, Belichick ended his blink-and-you-missed-it tenure in New York by writing on a napkin that he resigns as “HC of the NYJ.” Will he soon be resigning as HC of the NEP?

If, as the report suggests, owner Robert Kraft has begun to meddle with the roster after years of not doing so, would Belichick decide to move on to a team where it would be like it was in past years? If Belichick was forced to trade Jimmy Garoppolo (or if Belichick simply got the impression he was being pushed in that direction), maybe Belichick decides that the time has come to try to become the first coach to win a Super Bowl with two different teams.

Depending on the terms of Belichick’s contract (terms that no one ever seems to know), Belichick likely will be eligible to leave only if he’s traded. And if his deal does indeed extend beyond the current season (it would be the shock of the century if it doesn’t), the Patriots would never let him walk away without compensation.

Whatever the compensation would be, it would be worth it. And the team that should be making the phone call to the Patriots is the Giants.

Of all the other teams in the NFL that Belichick would coach, the Giants surely are at the top of the short list. And they currently are looking for a coach.

Apart from what it would cost to get Belichick (again, worth it), new G.M. Dave Gettleman would have to be willing to give up much of the power he secured barely a week ago. Quite possibly, Gettleman would have to be willing to walk away, if Belichick wants someone else in the spot of primary shopping-cart attendant for the guy who cooks the meal and buys the groceries.

The joint statement from three main figures in this situation would seem to foreclose any type of divorce. After all, owner Robert Kraft told PFT Live last March that he hopes Belichick remains with the Patriots into his 80s.

Although people do indeed change over time, it’s hard to imagine Belichick, Brady, and Kraft making it for 17 years only to have it all collapse so quickly and dramatically. While the end is surely coming soon, the goal undoubtedly remains having a peaceful and orderly transition to a new quarterback in the short term and, at some point down the road, to a new coach.
 
If this is a real possibility any time soon, would Cesario try to just wait it out until he could become the GM of the Patriots?

Could Belichick leave the Patriots after the season?
January 5, 2018, 11:33 AM EST


If only half of the article from ESPN’s Seth Wickersham hits the vicinity of the bull’s-eye, questions should be asked about the future in New England of not only Tom Brady but also Bill Belichick.

Eighteen years ago Thursday, Belichick ended his blink-and-you-missed-it tenure in New York by writing on a napkin that he resigns as “HC of the NYJ.” Will he soon be resigning as HC of the NEP?

If, as the report suggests, owner Robert Kraft has begun to meddle with the roster after years of not doing so, would Belichick decide to move on to a team where it would be like it was in past years? If Belichick was forced to trade Jimmy Garoppolo (or if Belichick simply got the impression he was being pushed in that direction), maybe Belichick decides that the time has come to try to become the first coach to win a Super Bowl with two different teams.

Depending on the terms of Belichick’s contract (terms that no one ever seems to know), Belichick likely will be eligible to leave only if he’s traded. And if his deal does indeed extend beyond the current season (it would be the shock of the century if it doesn’t), the Patriots would never let him walk away without compensation.

Whatever the compensation would be, it would be worth it. And the team that should be making the phone call to the Patriots is the Giants.

Of all the other teams in the NFL that Belichick would coach, the Giants surely are at the top of the short list. And they currently are looking for a coach.

Apart from what it would cost to get Belichick (again, worth it), new G.M. Dave Gettleman would have to be willing to give up much of the power he secured barely a week ago. Quite possibly, Gettleman would have to be willing to walk away, if Belichick wants someone else in the spot of primary shopping-cart attendant for the guy who cooks the meal and buys the groceries.

The joint statement from three main figures in this situation would seem to foreclose any type of divorce. After all, owner Robert Kraft told PFT Live last March that he hopes Belichick remains with the Patriots into his 80s.

Although people do indeed change over time, it’s hard to imagine Belichick, Brady, and Kraft making it for 17 years only to have it all collapse so quickly and dramatically. While the end is surely coming soon, the goal undoubtedly remains having a peaceful and orderly transition to a new quarterback in the short term and, at some point down the road, to a new coach.

This is clickbait/wishful thinking.

As long as TB12 is there BB will be there. (Atleast 2-3 yrs)
 
McClay has earned a reputation as a not-so-secret weapon for the Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones. He's been widely praised for his work drafting for the Cowboys, spearheading that part of the Cowboys operation for the last four years.

SportsDay Cowboys Insider David Moore pointed to a big feather in Dallas' cap when it comes to McClay: The team doesn't have to allow McClay to talk to the Texans.https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/da...312.866455327.1515171448-959263056.1492351209
Will McClay(born October 13, 1966) is assistant director of player personnel for theDallas Cowboys. Previously, he was head coach of theDallas Desperadosof theArena Football League.Will McClay was born on October 13, 1966 in Memphis, Tennessee but he grew up outside of Houston, TX. He attended Missouri City Jr. High and Marian Christian High School. He went on to play football at Rice University where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_McClay
Will McClay was born on October 13, 1966 in Memphis, Tennessee but he grew up outside of Houston, TX. He attended Missouri City Jr. High and Marian Christian High School. He went on to play football at Rice University where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science.
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Bob McNair: We would like to interview McClay for our GM position.

Jerry Jones: F*&k you!!
 
Bob McNair: We would like to interview McClay for our GM position.

Jerry Jones: F*&k you!!
I actually don't think Jones would prohibit the interview because he knows the only person who is ever gonna be the GM at Dallas after he's gone is sombody else named Jones, so I don't think he'd stand in this guys way to be a NFL GM especiaily in his hometown. Besides the Texans likely have no real interest in this guy, just trying to comply with the Rooney-Rule.
 
Besides the Texans likely have no real interest in this guy, just trying to comply with the Rooney-Rule.

Kinda got that one covered by considering Jimmy Raye III.
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Kinda got that one covered by considering Jimmy Raye III.
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Thank you I-Man, I totally forgot about JR so maybe the Texans have a genuine interest in the Rice grad, ND Kulu would be very happy to have a fellow alum at that position with the Texans.
 
Was it McNair's decision to pursue Reed, or did he just help in the courting of? It seems there's not a ton of first hand evidence of meddling. What goes on in the "board meetings" might be a different story, I'm not sure.

FWIW, according to Ed Reed at the press conference, it was Bob McNair's decision and told Rick Smith to make it happen:

"First, I would like to thank Rick for the call and Mr. Bob (McNair) for reaching out and telling Rick to reach out to me and the organization for laying out the red carpet on the visit." ~ Ed Reed

Plus there was that whole owner jet to bring him here for a visit and McNair's words about needing "mental toughness" from Reed which apparently was missing from the Texans defense (according to McNair).

As far as new GM, it will be whoever feels comfortable in a boardroom decision process and is obviously "aligned" with O'Brien.
 
Supposedly Mccarthy has told his remaining staff that he will quit if Russ Ball is the new GM. It's behind a paywall, but the article also says that Ball is a slam dunk for being the next Packers' GM.

https://www.bobmcginnfootball.com/general-manager-doesnt-fit-mccarthy-quit/

That could make Eliot Wolf available to interview for the Texans vacant GM position should he want to and the Packers grant him the permission. If Gutekunst doesn't get the bump to GM for the Packers maybe the Texans could get him to interview for the GM and/or Director of Player Personnel if Wolf was to be hired.

Personally, I'd like to see the Texans break from hiring or trying to duplicate the Patriots system. BB's system and the way he executes its success is BB's, which makes it very hard to replicate.
 
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Hearing Russ Ball is the favorite for Packers GM job, Brian Gaine is the favorite for Texans GM job, and as Jim Trotter just indicated, Reggie McKenzie is expected to still very much be a part of the Raiders plan.

1:03 PM - Jan 5, 2018

I just really can't find it in my heart to get excited about bringing Brian Gaine back here. I may not have a leg to stand on with that but it just feels like more of the same to me. I sure hope I'm wrong about that if we end up bringing him back.
 
I just really can't find it in my heart to get excited about bringing Brian Gaine back here. I may not have a leg to stand on with that but it just feels like more of the same to me. I sure hope I'm wrong about that if we end up bringing him back.

Not an exciting pick at all, but probably has proven to work within the boardroom paradigm.

I do wonder if some potential GM hires would be turned off by the Texans power structure as opposed to the traditional top-down GM>HC structure of many NFL teams.
 
Not an exciting pick at all, but probably has proven to work within the boardroom paradigm.

I do wonder if some potential GM hires would be turned off by the Texans power structure as opposed to the traditional top-down GM>HC structure of many NFL teams.
I believe that the proposed power structure is intended to mimic the more traditional GM>HC (with better alignment of philosphies between the two),,,,,,,,,,,,,which doesn't really matter if the McNairs have to approve every player move the GM makes.
 
Bring in Wolf then hire mcarthy when he quits

Bring in Wolf (GM), Gutekunst (Dir Player Personnel) and hire Reich (OC). O'Brien is getting his 2018 but if he does much of the same...Reich could move into the HC position. He'll also have a season of player evaluation under his belt for 2019. The other key would be keeping Crennel as DC instead of Asst HC.
 
I believe that the proposed power structure is intended to mimic the more traditional GM>HC (with better alignment of philosphies between the two),,,,,,,,,,,,,which doesn't really matter if the McNairs have to approve every player move the GM makes.

Maybe, but then they have O'Brien as part of the four-person committee to choose the GM. And this four-person committee within the organization + Korn Ferry is a classic corporate perspective on big decisions. The fact that McNair has already publicly stated putting the brakes on whoever the GM is with regards to current employees and hiring his own people leads me to believe the new GM is not going to have the same power to wield as a traditional GM would have with other organizations.

It is also the same method they used to hire O'Brien.

I'm not saying it is right / wrong or good / bad, but just how the Texans have always done things on Kirby. I always assumed this leadership style was indicative of what McNair felt comfortable with when he bought the team.
 
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Thank you I-Man, I totally forgot about JR so maybe the Texans have a genuine interest in the Rice grad, ND Kulu would be very happy to have a fellow alum at that position with the Texans.

See post 52...on McClay and all the candidates. He is well regarded league wide.
 
Maybe, but then they have O'Brien as part of the four-person committee to choose the GM. And this four-person committee within the organization + Korn Ferry is a classic corporate perspective on big decisions. The fact that McNair has already publicly stated putting the brakes on whoever the GM is with regards to current employees and hiring his own people leads me to believe the new GM is not going to have the same power to wield as a traditional GM would have with other organizations.

It is also the same method they used to hire O'Brien.

I'm not saying it is right / wrong or good / bad, but just how the Texans have always done things on Kirby. I always assumed this leadership style was indicative of what McNair felt comfortable with when he bought the team.
I keep trying to tell folks that. The more things change the more they stay the same over on Kirby Drive.

I say again, the HC will handle operations - who starts/plays, what schemes we run, who the coordinators are/what the coaching staff looks like. The GM will handle personnel matters - getting the guys the coaching staff wants, getting prepped for the draft/free agency (aligned with what O'Brien wants, McNair made that clear), salary cap junk, who runs the strength/conditioning prgm, what hotels the team stays in, etc.

From my knothole, that's the way its been since the days of Casserly & Capers 'cause that's the structure McNair is "comfortable with".

Don't look for it to change until Uncle Bob passes on and it's totally Cal's team. And maybe not then.
 
As the article pointed out, this is a complete turnabout of his previous lon-term hands off ownership policy.
Kraft has "meddled" before. On the Belichick edition of "A Football Life" they showed Kraft making the call on whether to give big Vince the extension he was asking for. Kraft basically said, "make it happen". Kraft isn't on record "meddling" as much as some, but don't think this is the first time. I think this is one of the rare times Kraft and Belichick were on completely opposite sides of a personnel decision.
 
Kraft has "meddled" before. On the Belichick edition of "A Football Life" they showed Kraft making the call on whether to give big Vince the extension he was asking for. Kraft basically said, "make it happen". Kraft isn't on record "meddling" as much as some, but don't think this is the first time. I think this is one of the rare times Kraft and Belichick were on completely opposite sides of a personnel decision.

It's not 'meddling' if they're on the same side of a decision
 
I keep trying to tell folks that. The more things change the more they stay the same over on Kirby Drive.

I say again, the HC will handle operations - who starts/plays, what schemes we run, who the coordinators are/what the coaching staff looks like. The GM will handle personnel matters - getting the guys the coaching staff wants, getting prepped for the draft/free agency (aligned with what O'Brien wants, McNair made that clear), salary cap junk, who runs the strength/conditioning prgm, what hotels the team stays in, etc.

From my knothole, that's the way its been since the days of Casserly & Capers 'cause that's the structure McNair is "comfortable with".

Don't look for it to change until Uncle Bob passes on and it's totally Cal's team. And maybe not then.

Yep, meet the new boss, same as the old boss. :bigboss:
 
I keep trying to tell folks that. The more things change the more they stay the same over on Kirby Drive.

I say again, the HC will handle operations - who starts/plays, what schemes we run, who the coordinators are/what the coaching staff looks like. The GM will handle personnel matters - getting the guys the coaching staff wants, getting prepped for the draft/free agency (aligned with what O'Brien wants, McNair made that clear), salary cap junk, who runs the strength/conditioning prgm, what hotels the team stays in, etc.

From my knothole, that's the way its been since the days of Casserly & Capers 'cause that's the structure McNair is "comfortable with".

Don't look for it to change until Uncle Bob passes on and it's totally Cal's team. And maybe not then.

Want it be nice to have the GM/HC being on the same page and each other knows the kind of player that is needed to fit certain roles within the team. I will guaratee you the ST's will be better next yr. Even if it's only from putrid to middle of the class they will be better. I'm betting that they draft for the 2019 season or atleast I hope they do because this isn't a one yr project. IMHO
 
Want it be nice to have the GM/HC being on the same page and each other knows the kind of player that is needed to fit certain roles within the team. I will guaratee you the ST's will be better next yr. Even if it's only from putrid to middle of the class they will be better. I'm betting that they draft for the 2019 season or atleast I hope they do because this isn't a one yr project. IMHO
We had that when Kubiak worked with Smith. We had it on the defensive side when Wade made it plain what kind of players he wanted. So that's not unheard of around here.
 
We had that when Kubiak worked with Smith. We had it on the defensive side when Wade made it plain what kind of players he wanted. So that's not unheard of around here.

I'm just saying it's going to be nice.

Hasn't been that way on Kirby for a while.
 
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Cowboys might pay Will McClay like a GM to prevent the Texans from poaching him

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By David Moore , Staff Writer Contact David Moore on Twitter: @DavidMooreDMN


Will McClay's profile in the Cowboys organization continues to grow.

Along with that comes the annual attempt by other franchises to poach him.

Houston currently has its sights on the Cowboys vice president of player personnel. The Houston Chronicle reports that McClay is one of six candidates to replace general manager Rick Smith, who has taken a leave of absence to care for his wife as she undergoes treatment for breast cancer.

McClay's status adds to a hectic agenda as owner Jerry Jones, executive vice president Stephen Jones and head coach Jason Garrett work to get their house in order. Wide receiver coach Derek Dooley departed Friday to become the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Missouri, the fourth hit to Garrett's staff since the season ended.

A fifth should come early next week when special teams coach Rich Bisaccia is expected to join Jon Gruden in Oakland.

But no loss would hit the Cowboys harder than if it's unable to hold onto McClay. He's become an essential and valued voice. His ability to bridge the gap between the coaching staff and scouts to find a common language and then communicate that to the Jones family has led to his rise in the organization.

Texans owner Bob McNair has said that interviews will begin next week and he hopes to have Smith's replacement in place in two weeks. As of late Friday afternoon, sources said the Texans had not contacted the Cowboys to ask for permission to speak to McClay.

Jerry and Stephen Jones have made it clear in the past how much they rely on McClay's opinion when it comes to the draft and free-agent acquisitions. That hasn't changed.

Sources are adamant the club will do all it can to retain him. While McClay will never obtain the title of general manager in the organization -- that belongs to the owner -- he executes many of those responsibilities. The Cowboys are willing to compensate him accordingly.

McClay rarely speaks publicly, but last spring he expressed his appreciation to the Jones family and a desire to stay in Dallas. He has not aggressively pursued previous inquiries. But he did play his college football at Rice, starting all four years at defensive back while working on a degree in political science.

If the Texans do seek permission to speak to McClay -- count on that to happen -- the Cowboys could deny that request. A source said it's unknown how Jones will respond.
 
Packers director of player personnel Brian Gutekunst will be interviewing for Texans GM job tomorrow. He interviewed Friday for the Packers' GM position, but this is expected to go to Russ Ball, their present VP of administration.
 
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Cowboys might pay Will McClay like a GM to prevent the Texans from poaching him

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By David Moore , Staff Writer Contact David Moore on Twitter: @DavidMooreDMN


Will McClay's profile in the Cowboys organization continues to grow.

Along with that comes the annual attempt by other franchises to poach him.

Houston currently has its sights on the Cowboys vice president of player personnel. The Houston Chronicle reports that McClay is one of six candidates to replace general manager Rick Smith, who has taken a leave of absence to care for his wife as she undergoes treatment for breast cancer.

McClay's status adds to a hectic agenda as owner Jerry Jones, executive vice president Stephen Jones and head coach Jason Garrett work to get their house in order. Wide receiver coach Derek Dooley departed Friday to become the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Missouri, the fourth hit to Garrett's staff since the season ended.

A fifth should come early next week when special teams coach Rich Bisaccia is expected to join Jon Gruden in Oakland.

But no loss would hit the Cowboys harder than if it's unable to hold onto McClay. He's become an essential and valued voice. His ability to bridge the gap between the coaching staff and scouts to find a common language and then communicate that to the Jones family has led to his rise in the organization.

Texans owner Bob McNair has said that interviews will begin next week and he hopes to have Smith's replacement in place in two weeks. As of late Friday afternoon, sources said the Texans had not contacted the Cowboys to ask for permission to speak to McClay.

Jerry and Stephen Jones have made it clear in the past how much they rely on McClay's opinion when it comes to the draft and free-agent acquisitions. That hasn't changed.

Sources are adamant the club will do all it can to retain him. While McClay will never obtain the title of general manager in the organization -- that belongs to the owner -- he executes many of those responsibilities. The Cowboys are willing to compensate him accordingly.

McClay rarely speaks publicly, but last spring he expressed his appreciation to the Jones family and a desire to stay in Dallas. He has not aggressively pursued previous inquiries. But he did play his college football at Rice, starting all four years at defensive back while working on a degree in political science.

If the Texans do seek permission to speak to McClay -- count on that to happen -- the Cowboys could deny that request. A source said it's unknown how Jones will respond.
I wonder if the title means as much/more than the pay.
If he can get the coaching staff and the scouts speaking the same language, I want him.
 
Some very interesting facts about Cowboys' Will McClay (the bolded red below especially caught my eye).

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10 things you might not know about Cowboys' mysterious draft guru, talent evaluator Will McClay
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By SportsDayDFW.com Contact SportsDayDFW.com on Twitter: @SportsDayDFW

Who is the mythic Will McClay, whose influence is felt in the Cowboys' innermost circles when it comes to scouting? Take a look at 10 things you might not know about the Dallas Cowboys senior director of college and pro personnel:


1. Sticking with Dallas
The Detroit Lions pushed hard to pry him away from the Cowboys to be their general manager, but McClay chose to stay and honor his contract with Dallas.

"We certainly think highly of Will and what we've put together back there in the scouting department," Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones told KRLD-FM 105.3 The Fan. "I think he feels like there's unfinished business and wants to be here. So it's certainly a compliment to us that he's not interested in interviewing to be a general manager this year.

"But at the same time, I know and we know that he's certainly very capable and one of the up-and-coming bright stars in this league."

In addition to his current position listed above, McClay has also served as the Cowboys' pro scouting coordinator from 2009-10 and the director of football research from 2011-13.

2. So what does he do, exactly?
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NEW ORLEANS - JULY 25: Dallas Desperados Head Coach Will McClay and winner of the Lineman of the Year Award, Colston Weatherington of the Dallas Desperados pose with trophy at the ADT ArenaBall Awards Gala at the Louisiana SuperDome during ArenaBowl XXII weekend on July 25, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

We'll let Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett explain that one:

"Will does a really good job facilitating all of that communication and making sure we're all on the same page about how we see the player and what his role will be and that's invaluable," Garrett said to SportsDay's Jon Machota. "Making sure everyone is aligned is critical and communicating, overcommunicating, challenging each other, that's all part of the personnel process, and he does a really good job in his role."

3. How he's vital to the draft

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Obrien has control over who plays from the 53 man roster, and I'm sure he has some input with Rick on who should make it. but the final say is and has been Rick smith. do you not remember hard knocks when Obrien was lobbying for Charles James, only to have Rick go but we are trying to get bigger and faster, then we cut James. whatever trash corner we kept flamed out, we cut him a few games in and signed James off the ravens practice squad.

No one here has access to their contracts or to Rick smith or obrien himself to ask, so i havr to trust the oeoole who do. Mclain has stated numerous times that Smith controls all personnel decisions, and Obrien controls who plays per their contract. doesn't mean 1 guy can't lobby for who he wants in a certain scenario and the other guy not listen to him. but when push comes to shove their job descriptions are written down.

also if OB had control over our roster, what would be the cause of his and Smith's toxic relationship?
You have it ass backwards. Smith wanted to keep James, O'Brien wanted the bigger corner.
 
Think once their season end, they will have to let them interview. Unless we have already filled the position.

Eagles also denied one of their guys to interview also, until the season ends for them.
That's what I thought was behind the denial from the Eagles.
 
John McClain
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Since the Patriots are a Super Bowl contender, the Texans may have to wait a long time to interview Caserio and Ossenfort. Owner Bob McNair said he'd like to have the job filled within 2 weeks but is willing to wait for the right candidate cause their teams could still be playing
11:15 AM · Jan 7, 2018


Albert Breer
@AlbertBreer


Per sources, the Texans have put in with the Cowboys to interview VP of player personnel Will McClay for their GM job. McClay's awfully well-respected, and It'd be tough to pry him from Dallas.
10:44 AM · Jan 7, 2018
 
Why should any reputable gm candidate come here? Would he have guarantees on his authority a year from now if Ricky returns? He'd have to. What about meddling concerns from the owner? (See ed reed, oz, etc.) He'd be inheriting OB which could be a pro or a con - but any new gm would want assurances if it isn't working after 1 year he could pick his own head coach.

From a talent standpoint a gm prospect would be promised a mess. Watson is a positive along with dhop but even he (Watson) is unproven over a long stretch and coming off injury. This ol is a mess. Aside from maybe 1 or 2 salvageable pieces the whole thing needs an overhaul. Rb is average on a good day and Miller is overpaid. The te position is in shambles.

On defense, is vrabel really a commodity or just a token ready to bolt for an hc opening? Our marquee player (watt) is coming off 2 injury riddled seasons. It's likely he'll never be the same and yet he's being paid a substantial cut based on his performance from years ago. Mercy is coming off injury. Clowney is about to take a monster salary cutting into resources (cap) as well. There's an argument to be made that a chunk of this defense needs to be replaced. 1 safety minimum. 1-2 CBS. 1 De and maybe a Nt. At least 1 olb.

We wish our special teams were average so that's no plus.

What about resources for acquiring talent? I do believe we're middle of the pack as far as cap space and as previously mentioned, Clowney will take a huge piece. This year we have a dearth of draft picks. How enticing is it really for a first year gm to pick a team with no first or second round draft pick?

From a big picture standpoint let's look at our division. The colts are bad but luck will be back and it's fair to say luck can be a top 10 qb. The titans are a playoff team and the jags have become downright nasty. This division could get brutal in another year or 2. It's not the cake walk people used to believe and that's something any gm candidate would consider.

If I'm a top tier gm candidate I'm not picking this team without a lot of assurances or promises from an owner. I don't think the Mcnair's are willing to make or fulfil those promises.

Maybe Watson has enough magic to overcome it all but I'm not holding my breath.
 
Why should any reputable gm candidate come here?

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There are 32 GM jobs and 90% of the time there is an opening it's because the team sucks. You take your shot when you get it.

Ian Rapoport

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With the #Packers hiring Brian Gutekunst as their GM, #Bills executive Brian Gaine is now the favorite to be the #Texans GM. He should return to Houston.

12:40 PM - Jan 7, 2018

1 out of 6 candidates is out so Gaine is in? Ummm, ok.
 
There are 32 GM jobs and 90% of the time there is an opening it's because the team sucks. You take your shot when you get it.

There are other options and will continue to be after this off-season. A top tier candidate probably doesn't care about 32 teams. He cares about the best chance to succeed. I don't think We're it.
 
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