Broncos general manager John Elway announced on Monday that he is making the transition to the position of president of football operations and will lead the search for a general manager who will have the final say on the staff. A list of potential candidates (alphabetical order):
Nick Caserio
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New England Patriots player team director Nick Caserio faces reporters before an NFL football training camp workout at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, July 27, 2014 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Current function: New England team player
A 20-year-old member of the Patriots organization who just completed his 18th season in the team’s personnel department, Caserio has held his current title since 2008. He worked as a professional personnel director from 2004-06 before moving on to the technical side for three years. (recipients).
Thomas Dimitroff
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Thomas Dimitroff, general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, before the game against Buffalo Bills at the Mercedes-Benz stadium on October 1, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Current function: He was fired as general manager of the Atlanta Falcons on October 11.
If the Broncos want the new general manager to have previous experience, Dimitroff may be at the top or near the top of the list. A longtime scout in Detroit, Cleveland and New England, Dimitroff was the general manager of the 2008-2020 Falcons and responsible for casting quarterback Matt Ryan.
Champ Kelly
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This is a 2019 photo of Champ Kelly from the NFL’s Chicago Bears football team. This image reflects the Chicago Bears’ asset list on Thursday, May 2, 2019, when this image was taken.
Current function: Chicago assistant to the personnel director of players
Kelly marks two options that may be important – experience with the Broncos and familiarity with coach Vic Fangio. Kelly worked for the 2007-14 Broncos, going from university girl scout to assistant professional scout coordinator and assistant professional staff director.
Martin Mayhew
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Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew introduces Jim Caldwell as Lions head coach during a press conference at Ford Field on January 15, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan.
Current function: Vice President of San Francisco Players Team
A former player from Washington and Tampa Bay, Mayhew moved to the team five years after his retirement. He worked in Detroit from 2001 to 15, for the past eight years as a general manager. He was with the New York Giants in ’16 and the 49ers for the past four years.
Adam Peters
Current function: Vice President of Personnel for San Francisco Players
Peters began his NFL career in New England (2003-08), the first two as assistant scout and then advancing to scout in the area. Peters joined the Broncos in 2009 as a regional scout before becoming a national scout (2011-13), assistant director of university scouting (2014-15) and director of university scouting (2016).
Jerry Reese
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Senior Vice President and General Manager Jerry Reese of the New York Giants celebrates after the Giants won the New England Patriots 21-17 during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Current function: He has not been associated with a team since he left the New York Giants in 2017.
Reese worked for the 1994-2017 Giants, moving from university scout to professional scout, to team player director and for 11 years as general manager, during which time the Giants won two Super Bowls.
Rick smith
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Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith smiles before the Texans played against the Jacksonville Jaguars on January 3, 2016 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Current function: He has not been associated with a team since he left the Houston Texans in 2017.
Another candidate with ties to the Broncos. He was the assistant coach for the 1996-99 team’s defensive back, before taking over as the professional staff director from 2000-05. The Texans hired him as general manager in 2006 and he served 12 years in that role, including the last six as GM / executive vice president of football operations.
John Spytek
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This is a photo of John Spytek of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL football team. This image reflects the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ list of assets on Monday, June 12, 2017.
Current function: Tampa Bay Players Team Director
Spytek worked for the 2013-15 Broncos as a scout from the southwest area (13) and national scout (14-15). He is in his fifth year with Tampa Bay and oversees the day-to-day operations of staff from the professional and university scouting departments. Spytek also worked for Philadelphia and Cleveland.
Dave Ziegler
Current function: Assistant director of New England players’ team
Ziegler completed his eighth season in the Scouts department of the Patriots and his first as an assistant director of the players’ team. He served four years as a professional personnel director and three as a professional scouting director. Before the Patriots, he worked for the Broncos for three years.