3 potential candidates for Chiefs GM
The Kansas City Chiefs dismissed general manager John Dorsey on Thursday in a move that shocked the football world.
During Dorsey's four seasons with the team, the Chiefs posted a cumulative 43-21 record and the timing of the move struck many as curious.
Finding out who will make a great general manager is a difficult task, but below are three candidates who ought to vie for the Chiefs' open position:
Brett Veach, Chiefs co-director of player personnel
Veach is highly regarded in league circles and has developed a strong relationship with head coach Andy Reid, dating back to their time together with the Philadelphia Eagles. Prior to Dorsey's firing, there weren't any rumours of discord between him and Reid, but it's in the team's best interest to hire a Chiefs acolyte that can bridge any potential gaps in the administration.
Next in line from Kansas City? Keep an eye on Brett Veach. Has been climbing the ladder there. Great reputation as a scout's scout
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) January 29, 2017
Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy lobbied on Veach's behalf during their general manager search - a position that was eventually filled by Brandon Beane. In any event, Veach has been lauded for his scouting ability and is an excellent in-house candidate for the Chiefs.
Don Gregory, Panthers director of player personnel
Gregory was considered a top candidate for the Bills' general manager vacancy earlier this offseason and is tailored for a larger executive role. With over two decades of experience in pro football, Gregory is due for a promotion.
The veteran talent evaluator spent five seasons as a national scout for the Chiefs, and accepting the general manager role would be an ideal homecoming for the Panthers executive. Gregory was able to bridge two separate regimes in Carolina, and should be an ideal fit for the Chiefs.
Eliot Wolf, Packers director of football operations
Wolf has been groomed to become a general manager his whole life, watching his father, Ron, win a Super Bowl with the Packers in that capacity during his Hall of Fame career.
The 35-year-old isn't a mere beneficiary of nepotism, however, rising through the Packers' ranks from personnel assistant to director of football operations after his father left the club in 2001. Wolf interviewed for the San Francisco 49ers' general manager vacancy in January, and is ready to take over a team. Some believe that Wolf is Ted Thompson's successor in Green Bay, but there's only so long one can wait before passing up too many lucrative opportunities.