Potential GM candidates from Teams with toughness

[EasyRider]

I said in an another thread that maybe we should check in with some Eagle execs who work under Roseman. They seem to care about the trenches and they field teams that are highly competitive year after year after year

 

[eMCee85]

Identifying potential candidates for General Manager (GM) positions within NFL teams such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, and Philadelphia Eagles involves examining current executives who have demonstrated the skills and experience necessary for such roles. Here are some individuals associated with these teams who might be considered for GM positions in the future:

Pittsburgh Steelers:

• Andy Weidl: Serving as the Steelers’ Assistant General Manager, Weidl has a strong background in scouting and personnel, with previous experience at the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens.

Baltimore Ravens:

• Joe Hortiz: As the Ravens’ Director of Player Personnel, Hortiz has been instrumental in the team’s drafting success and has been considered for GM positions in the past.

Buffalo Bills:

• Brian Gaine: The Bills’ Assistant General Manager, Gaine has previous GM experience with the Houston Texans and has been mentioned as a candidate for GM roles, including the New York Jets.

• Terrance Gray: Serving as the Bills’ Vice President of Player Personnel, Gray has been with the organization since 2017 and has been interviewed for GM positions, such as with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Kansas City Chiefs:

• Mike Borgonzi: Currently the Chiefs’ Assistant General Manager, Borgonzi has been with the organization since 2009 and has been identified as a strong GM candidate due to his role in building the Chiefs’ successful roster.

Detroit Lions:

• Ray Agnew: Serving as the Lions’ Assistant General Manager, Agnew has been part of the team’s recent turnaround and is considered a potential GM candidate.

• John Dorsey: A Senior Personnel Executive with the Lions, Dorsey has previous GM experience with the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns, bringing a wealth of experience to any potential GM consideration.

Philadelphia Eagles:

• Alec Halaby: Serving as the Eagles’ Assistant General Manager, Halaby has been with the organization since 2007, focusing on analytics and football operations, and is considered a rising candidate for GM positions.

• Brandon Hunt: The Eagles’ Director of Scouting, Hunt has a strong scouting background with previous experience at the Pittsburgh Steelers and is viewed as a potential GM candidate.

These guys would all probably prioritize toughnesss and discipline and accountability and the trenches

I'm hanging my hat 100% on Andy Weidl. To me he is the absolute right one. The Steelers have been such a great organization for years and years. Very little coaching turnover because they know how to hire. Honestly don't know about staff turnover, I'm sure people have come and gone but mostly whoever comes in has to have the same kind of vision because otherwise they wouldn't have been brought in. I can only hope.

I'm willing to bet we don't can either of these ****tards though so right now it's only a pipedream.

 

[gofins60]

Show me your record for the last five years

That’s how we shoukd hire someone

I wanna see documented evals for five years..period

You don’t have that then piss off

Sounds good, but Ross seems to like guys with no experience at the job he's hiring them to do.

 

[Kyndig]

Wasn’t Gaine with Miami in some capacity before?

Well spotted!

Brian Gaine is an American football executive with over two decades of experience in the NFL, currently serving as the Assistant General Manager for the Buffalo Bills.

Early Life and Education:

Born in Pearl River, New York, Gaine attended Don Bosco Preparatory High School in Ramsey, New Jersey, where he played tight end. He continued his football career at the University of Maine, playing for the Maine Black Bears.

Playing Career:

After going undrafted in the 1995 NFL Draft, Gaine spent time on the practice squads of the New York Jets (1995), New York Giants (1996), and Kansas City Chiefs (1997).

Executive Career:

• New York Jets (1999–2004): Gaine began his executive career as a scout for the Jets, serving in this role for five years.

• Dallas Cowboys (2005–2007): He joined the Cowboys as Assistant Director of Pro Scouting, contributing to the team’s player evaluation and acquisition strategies.

• Miami Dolphins (2008–2013): Gaine held multiple positions with the Dolphins, including Assistant Director of Player Personnel, Director of Player Personnel, and Assistant General Manager.

• Houston Texans (2014–2016): Serving as Director of Pro Personnel and later as Director of Player Personnel, Gaine played a key role in shaping the Texans’ roster.

• Buffalo Bills (2017): He was appointed Vice President of Player Personnel, contributing to the team’s scouting and player acquisition efforts.

• Houston Texans (2018–2019): Gaine returned to the Texans as General Manager, overseeing all football operations. However, he was unexpectedly relieved of his duties in June 2019.

• Buffalo Bills (2019–Present): Rejoining the Bills in 2019 as a Senior Personnel Advisor, Gaine was promoted to Assistant General Manager in June 2022, where he continues to contribute to the team’s success.

 

[Kyndig]

Wasn’t Gaine with Miami in some capacity before?

2008-2013 director of personnel
And
Assistant gm