10 potential GM candidates for the Redskins if they part with Bruce Allen
player. 47. . Director of Player Personnel. New England Patriots. Nick Caserio. 2
The New England Patriots have been one of the most successful dynasties in professional sports history. So naturally, their executives will get some consideration. And it’s rare that a talent like Caserio can become available.
Caserio has been a part of the Patriots organization since 2001. He has worked both in the front office and as a part of the coaching staff. While he doesn’t have final say over roster moves — Bill Belichick is in control there — Caserio plays a key role in identifying and developing talent and scouting potential contributors for the team.
Over the course of the years, Caserio has been able to unearth gems and help Belichick to pull off helpful trades, such as acquiring Kyle Van Noy and Trent Brown in trades for draft capital. Caserio is essentially Belichick’s righthand man, so part of the success the team has had in finding and developing talent definitely belongs to him.
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In addition to his abilities in the front office, Caserio has been a coaching assistant for the Patriots. He worked as their receivers coach in 2007 when Tom Brady threw a then-record 50 touchdowns. So, he understands how to get the most out of players on the field as well.
Caserio seemingly wants to leave the Patriots when his contract expires this offseason. It’s unclear if this stems from the team being unwilling to allow the Texans to court him for their GM vacancy last offseason or if it’s more about getting out of Belichick’s shadow. But Caserio, 43, is certainly a well-regarded executive and would be a great leader in any front office.
Another positive for the Redskins would be that Caserio has ties to Josh McDaniels and Brian Daboll, two coaches who are expected to be in high demand this offseason. If the team likes either of those guys, hiring Caserio could afford them an opportunity to have a better shot at landing either. So, any interest in either of those candidates may catalyze their interest in Caserio.
Perhaps overseeing the Redskins front office and team would be the challenge that Caserio is looking for. It’s not a guarantee, but if he could help weed out the dysfunction and get this team on the right track, he would become a legend in Washington. And that could help sell him on the job. He should certainly garner consideration if the team finally does make the move to part ways with Bruce Allen.