Changes are happening around the NFL as the hiring cycle is in full swing. Six of the eight head coach vacancies have been filled, and three of the four general manager/president of football operations vacancies have been occupied.
With only one general manager vacancy remaining, these six candidates are considered to be next in line for the next major front-office role in the league. These candidates were highlighted by the NFL, as their professional experiences and personal stories are exemplary for a general manager hire in the coming future.
If none on this list is hired for the final vacancy in 2024, these names are considered the front runners for a general manager role in 2025.
Davidson is responsible for supporting the front office and coaching staff in roster and strategy decisions through research and development of analytical tools and methods. She also works on player contracts and salary cap decisions. She coordinated with general manager Jason Licht in helping the Buccaneers bringing back all 22 starters form the Super Bowl championship roster in 2021. The Buccaneers have the National Coaching Academy for inclusion of more minorities in the coaching arena.
Current position: Assistant general manager with the Detroit Lions
A Super Bowl champion as a player with the Rams in 1999, Agnew played 11 seasons in the NFL and was a former first-round pick in 1990. He has been the assistant general manager for the Lions for three seasons, coming over from the Rams with general manager Brad Holmes. He was a member of the Rams scouting staff for 18 seasons, his final job being the assistant director of pro personnel. Agnew assists with all functions of the player personnel department in Detroit.
Current position: Assistant general manager with the Chicago Bears
The Philadelphia Eagles’ director of college scouting when they won Super Bowl LII, Cunningham was promoted to…
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Author : Jeff Kerr
Publish date : 2024-01-27 20:08:42
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