New GM and HC search [Nick Caserio Hired as GM] [David Culley Hired as HC]

[barrett]

Originally Posted by bikerack

Who is best buds with the new GM? Who is best buds with Cooks?

Expect some very direct questions to Caserio in the PC tomorrow. Will be telling how he reacts to questions about certain subjects and individuals.

You don't have to convince me this franchise is dysfunctional. I was just pointing out every player isn't upset.

[Warren]

I would've been thrilled with Caserio if they'd have gotten him when they fired Gaine. Now, not so much, although I'm slowly warming up to it (the bar couldn't have been set much lower). I would've liked to see a fresh perspective brought in rather than what sure looks like the continuation of the failed wannabe New England model. The "Patriot way" has yet to be successfully replicated anywhere and, as has been mentioned, the original hasn't done much in the way of unearthing talent in a long time.

It doesn't help that the completely unqualified guy who worked arm-in-arm with BOB on what may be the worst run of personnel moves in NFL history is not only still employed but was actually directly responsible for this hire.

[barrett]

If Watson is upset that Jack Easterby had say on the hire and will somehow continue to have power over Caserio then I totally get it.

But if it's anything to do with him not being consulted on a GM hire, then I am happy they didn't consult players in hiring a GM.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...ss-sources-say

I do hope he's consulted on the Head Coach we hire.

[bikerack]

Latest tidbits...

DW4 changed his schedule to stay on vacation longer.

Joe Brady is the leader in the clubhouse but will not accept the job unless he sits with DW4 first.

The Tim Kelly thing wasn't an interview for HC. It was more of an introductory thing with Caserio.

[bikerack]

Regarding all the ESPN reports today about DW4. They may be coming from his agent but they aren't coming from Watson. He extended his vacation in Cabo for his girlfriend's bday and has not contacted anyone with the team.

My friend says everyone needs to chill until he gets back and speaks for himself.

[Keith]

Thanks for these updates. I don't like that it seems Deshaun is essentially holding the head coach hiring process hostage at this point. If I were Brady or anyone else at this point interested in the job, I wouldn't accept it either without at least getting in touch with Watson.

I respect Watson wanting to keep business from affecting his vacation though, but if you want to be involved in the process, then be involved when it's time.

On a separate note, the news that the Texans were going to offer Omar Khan the GM position until Easterby swooped in to convince Cal to fly in Caserio for the hire is just outrageous. Partly because I liked the idea of Khan taking the role, but also because of the continued demonstrated influence Easterby has over Cal and this organization. The longer this team goes without a head coach hiring settled, the worse this turmoil feels.

[painekiller]

Cal is a cluster&uck. He seems to be in over his head. He likes to be in the background, and have others feed him advice. Doesn't seem to do his own groundwork.

Why pay the search firm if you are going to ignore them.

If they move on from DW4 then I'm done.