In what was a shocking day of events, the general managers of three to the four AFC East teams were hired away by other franchises in the NFL. The Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, and New York Jets have long held court with the rest of the league. In fact, four of the last five AFC Championships have been between teams in the AFC East. It appears the rest of the NFL had enough and if they couldn't beat the teams assembled by these men on the field, they were going to join them. Ultimately, three teams offered deals the GMs couldn't turn down. Miami is the only operation that will remain under the same leadership moving forward.
General manager SD of the Super Bowl Champion Buffalo Bills has agreed to a new five year deal with the Green Bay Packers. The NFL's oldest franchise is looking for a return to greatness and now has their man to lead them.
"We really did everything we could in Buffalo. I'll never forget this 19-0 season, but I am excited about this new challenge and can't wait to start prepping for the draft." The GM said.
Rumors are swirling that Buffalo head coach Eric Bieniemy will be following the GM to Green Bay as the two have shown they are very successful together.
General manager TH of the New York Jets has been hired by the Houston Texans in an effort to maximize the talent already there. Reports had the GM being frustrated with ownership in New York after being forced to slash salaries following the 2018 season as well as their decision to hire Adam Gase as head coach.
"I'm not here to comment on the past. I had a wonderful time in New York and was lucky enough to bring a Super Bowl to the Jets organization. I plan to do the same here in Houston." The GM said.
With Chad Pennington likely to stay behind in New York, the Texans have zeroed in on head coach Lincoln Riley of the Oklahoma Sooners to lead them. All signs indicate he'll make the jump to the NFL.
In a bizarre moment at the introductory press conference, Gase, who was sitting with reporters, grabbed the microphone and asked the new GM, "Have you seen my car keys?" He was quickly escorted out by security.
General manager CD of the New England Patriots will be moving across the country to take over the San Francisco 49ers. San Francisco had been looking to steal the GM for some time now and finally put together an incentive package to get the deal done. Word was the GM was frustrated with the image the Patriots still had in the public.
"We worked really hard over there to change the culture of that organization. I would like to thank Mr. Nabisco for his trust in me to turn things around. However, the chance to run a storied franchise like this was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. I look froward to wearing my 49ers gear proudly."
Indications are the 49ers will keep head coach Kyle Shanahan in place for next season.
We'll see what this shift means for the NFL moving forward. Regardless of the outcome, the 3GML is well positioned for the future.
