Guessing McNair genuinely likes Casserly & doesn't want to throw him under the bus in public. Mentioned how he'd be glad to help, if he can, Cass get the NFL gig. It is pretty transparent though. Casserly's gone now, we knew he'd be gone. New management, new hope. I don't think this offseason could have turned out much better than it has. Let's move forward.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/3854376.html May 10, 2006, 4:00PM Casserly officially out as Texans GM By MEGAN MANFULL Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle Charley Casserly resigned after six years as the general manager of the Texans today, ending weeks of speculation regarding his future with the organization. Casserly, who joined the franchise in 2000, had spent more than a month deflecting questions regarding his future plans. He and Texans owner Bob McNair each said repeatedly that they preferred instead to focus on the NFL draft for the past few weeks. With the draft finally behind them, Casserly and McNair sat down to a meeting Wednesday. Afterward, the organization announced Casserly was ending his tenure in Houston. "Contrary to some reports, I have not been fired," Casserly said. "Those are untrue. I could have stayed. But there are other things I want to pursue." Casserly's focus is now on trying to replace Art Shell in the league offices in New York as the vice president of football operations and development. The position is currently being filled on an interim basis by John Beake, a longtime club and league executive. "Charley has an interest in the opening in the league office," McNair said. "I called (the NFL's chief operating officer) Roger Goodell to talk to him on Charley's behalf. "I can't thank Charley enough for all he's done. He has not been fired. Those reports are false. When Charley and I first talked about it (an extension), he indicated to me that he was interested in a job at the league office and it never went beyond that." Some of the leading candidates to replace Casserly are expected to be Rick Smith, Denver Broncos assistant general manager, Reggie McKenzie, Green Bay Packers director of pro personnel, and Ron Hill, former personnel director for the Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Atlanta Falcons. "I don't have the list, but I'll probably get around it in the next week or two," McNair said. "I want to talk to (coach) Gary (Kubiak) and get his ideas about the position." Casserly's future had been in question since McNair hired Dan Reeves as a consultant Dec. 12 without discussing it with Casserly. Reeves is no longer with the team, but as soon as he was hired speculation swirled that Casserly would resign after the draft. Despite the shadow of uncertainty during the past few months, Casserly - along with Kubiak and vice president of administration Dan Ferens, the Texans' chief contract negotiator - put together what appears to be the Texans' most successful offseason. They landed a number of quality veterans prior to the draft, and then shocked everyone by choosing defensive end Mario Williams with the No. 1 overall pick. Ever since 2000, Casserly has played a major role in the organization. He was a part of the coaching search that eventually landed the team Dom Capers, and then the one that later chose Kubiak. Casserly has also been in charge of every draft in which the Texans have participated, and spearheaded the Texans' free agent acquisitions and trades. Casserly made his NFL debut with the Washington Redskins in 1977 as an unpaid intern under Hall of Fame coach George Allen. He spent 23 years in the Redskins' organization before joining the Texans.
so he quit for a job he doesn't have yet? I am resigned to just see how this draft and off season plays out, I really wish media member would quit saying its successful. we don't yet either way. If it is a success, than I guess they knew what they were doing.
Funny, when I read the title on the chronicle I thought it read as "Casserly expected to re-sign during talks with McNair" Which just baffled me, until I read the official announcement.
was more transparent when CC later said something like, "well, we weren't sure when to do this. december or now."
So what the hell are you b****ing about now? Capers? Gone. Casserly? Gone. Ineffective 3-4 defense? Gone. Conservative, unimaginative offense? Gone. Drafts that ignore the offensive line? Gone. The Texans were competitive every year but last year, hence the changes. They will be a competitive team this year. I am sure that will mollify you...
In all fairness, we won't know how good/bad CC did until we see the players under a new coaching staff.
They do it every year. All drafts in every sport are rated before the players ever see the field, court or ice. Then they are re-evaluated after the picks actually do something. I'm not sure what the problem is.
Of course they don't know, they never do. That doesn't stop people from making judgements on the draft based on the information we have now. Has this always bothered you?
actually I'm not but I just thought I would go ahead and make our point for you since you say the same thing in every thread.
