HOUSTON – Last Friday news of Texans general manager Brian Gaine’s firing shocked Texans nation. After just one season in the position, Gaine was relieved of his duties. “After a thorough evaluation of our football operations” was confirmed in a statement released by chairman and CEO Cal McNair.
There are a few names of candidates being tossed around to take over as general manager. Here are three potential candidates:
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Nick Caserio
- Reportedly the front runner for the Texans general manager position.
- He is currently the New England Patriots director of player personnel.
- He has a history with Texans head coach Bill O’Brien. Caserio was the receiver’s coach in 2007 when O’Brien was an offensive assistant.
- He was a wide receivers coach when Tom Brady threw a then NFL record 50 touchdown passes.
- He is 43 years old.
- He has been with the Patriots since 2001.
Monti Ossenfort
- He is currently the New England Patriots director of scouting.
- He interned with the Texans in 2002 in the pro personnel department.
- In 2005, he served as a college scout for the Texans.
- 17 seasons in the NFL, 14 years with the Patriots.
Eliot Wolf
- He is currently the Cleveland Browns assistant general manager.
- He has been in executive roles in the NFL since 2004.
- He was on the “short list” of candidates for Vikings Packers general manager in 2018.
- He started his career as a pro personnel assistant in 2004 with the Packers.