New general manager?

It is cause for celebration because it's an opportunity to get better.

Being bad enough to have the top pick two years straight is not a good thing though and anyone associated with assembling a squad that accomplishes that feat should be **** canned.

 

GM candidates the Tennessee Titans could consider if they replace Rust - Tennessee Titans Blog- ESPN

Just from reading this, I want guys who have come from historically steady franchises.

Eric DeCosta, assistant GM, Baltimore Ravens: From ESPN.com Ravens reporter Jamison Hensley: “There's no surer bet for teams looking at general manager than Ravens assistant GM Eric DeCosta, who has not pursued other jobs because of his loyalty to Baltimore. He's long been the right hand man of Ozzie Newsome, so he understands how to take input from others and make the final decision. DeCosta's strength has been organization and thoroughness, which are evident on draft day. Since taking control of running the draft in 2005 (Newsome has the final say on all picks), the Ravens have drafted six Pro Bowl players and one Super Bowl Most Valuable Player [quarterback Joe Flacco].”

Nick Caserio, director of player personnel, New England Patriots:From ESPN.com Patriots reporter Mike Reiss: “Caserio interviewed for the Miami Dolphins’ general manager job in 2014 and my understanding is that he could have had it if he wanted. So before I share my opinion, that’s good context because Caserio is at the point where he’s viewed as ready to take that step. Bill Belichick has raved about Caserio, saying that he needs him, and what makes him so valuable is the link he provides between the coaching and scouting staffs. Caserio has served as a coach on the staff and is often with the team at practice, taking part in drills. So when he scouts players, he does so from both the traditional scouting viewpoint as well as from the more practical coaching standpoint. That makes his role one of the most unique in the NFL. If he ever decided to go out on his own, he’d likely institute a similar structure. There’s always a question of how much Belichick’s acumen plays a part in the success of those who work for him -- and if those people would be as effective going out on their own -- but I think Caserio is worthy of a closer look by any club looking for a GM. He is a grinder, smart, well-spoken and has learned from the best.”

Eliot Wolf, director of player personnel, Green Bay Packers: Would the son of Hall of Famer Ron Wolf leave the Packers? Said ESPN.com Packers reporter Rob Demovsky: “Don't let Eliot Wolf's age fool you. Yes, he's young -- he won't turn 34 until March -- but he's experienced beyond his years. He wrote his first scouting report at age 14. It was on Chad Scott, who went on to become a first-round pick of the Steelers in 1997. And yes, Wolf gave him a first-round grade. He's ready to become a general manager. The only question is whether he'll want to wait out Packers GM Ted Thompson, who may be nearing retirement, to see if he can get the job his dad held in Green Bay.”

And I too am an on the Jon Robinson bandwagon.

Jon Robinson, director of player personnel, Tampa Bay Buccaneers:He spent 12 seasons in New England before moving to Tampa Bay this season to work with another former Patriot, Bucs GM Jason Licht. As director of college scouting for Bill Belichick, Robinson had a hand in drafting Devin McCourty, Rob Gronkowski, Nate Solder and Chandler Jones. He’s from Union City, Tennessee, and went to Air Force and Southwest Missouri State. From Rick Brown, who covers the Bucs for ESPN.com: “He is a keen evaluator of talent, having worked his way up as an area scout. He also can relate to the coaches as he was a college coach before becoming a scout. With the Bucs, he has not only helped with the team's draft but also has done some contract negotiations.”

 

GM candidates the Tennessee Titans could consider if they replace Rust - NFL Nation- ESPN

 

Still need to go get Josh McDaniels

 

If we indeed hire Jon Robinson for GM, wonder if his Patriots experience would lead him to hire Josh McDaniels.

 

Jason Wolf made some great points on Twitter. This is basically a perfect job for a potential up and coming GM (Jon Robinson?). The number 1 pick, loads of cap space, a young franchise QB, and several young building blocks. Couldn't draw it up much better if you tried.

 

great question.