Reports/Speculation: Texans will pursue Caserio AGAIN after 2020 Draft/UPDATE - Rumor: He wants out

[turkeyneck]

This smells a lot like tampering to me.

Texans: "While you're negotiating with the Pats to renew your contract, keep in mind that we want to offer you a fat, fat bundle, too."

If the Texans are making themselves a party to the Casserio/Patriots negotiations by dropping not so subtle hints to Nick C then, in my book, that's tampering.

 

[Patriot Missile]

Well, it’s about a year away, no use worrying about it.

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

Well, it’s about a year away, no use worrying about it.

Unless he starts scouting players for the Texans as well as the Pats.
If there is any inkling of that as well trade him for picks now

 

[Zuma]

Unless he starts scouting players for the Texans as well as the Pats.
If there is any inkling of that as well trade him for picks now

I don't think that will happen.

 

[captain stone]

agreed this seems to be the plan for Texans

Why aren’t the Texans hiring a G.M.?

I thought he was signed through 2020?

 

[SBLIII]

I thought he was signed through 2020?

not through.

 

[XLIX]

Actually, It does fall upon you to know wtf you are talking about. Unfortunately, in this case, you don't. Contrary to the BS Florio was trying to peddle, the clause in Caserio's contract is perfectly legal because he is considered a Football Operations Person. The clause Florio referred to dealt with NON-Football operations. You'd know that if you bothered to actually read the entire section of that particular rule. Something that Florio didn't do.

And it HAS been linked, so it's not like you couldn't open it yourself..

Actually, I read what was posted and I disagree with your interpretation. It is clear Florio’s post is referring to football operations personnel.

 

[XLIX]

No. His point is supported just fine. Your post is what is irrelevant because you can't be bothered to do an iota of research to educate yourself before running your mouth.,

lol!! Who peed in your corn flakes this morning?

Your point makes even less sense than his. If the passenger Florio quoted doesn’t apply to football related personnel, then whom does it apply to? Janitors and parking attendants?

 

[XLIX]

It's not a thesis. It's in his contract.

With the provision in his contract, the NEP double-protected themselves from the BS HOU was trying to pull. They can let Caserio interview and leave at any point.....for a price.

If you want to argue it's against NFL policy based on the crap Florio is slinging I don't think it's appropriate to be calling me out for not supporting a point .

Yes, I understand the clause is in his contract but what I am saying is that if it violated a league rule, the clause would be declared void upon appeal.

So if push came to shove and Caserio and the Texans moved forward (which we all know isn’t happening but let’s speak hypothetically here) then whom do you think would make the decision about the validity of that clause in his contract?

I’ll give you a hint: the guy who would be making the decision doesn’t like the Patriots that much.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Yes, I understand the clause is in his contract but what I am saying is that if it violated a league rule, the clause would be declared void upon appeal.

So if push came to shove and Caserio and the Texans moved forward (which we all know isn’t happening but let’s speak hypothetically here) then whom do you think would make the decision about the validity of that clause in his contract?

I’ll give you a hint: the guy who would be making the decision doesn’t like the Patriots that much.

I do not believe it violated a league rule.

 

[denverpatsfan]

I would presume he is gone. Pats are in damage control mode. Trying to get some compensation for losing him by filing charges. It's a shame Krafty won't pay assistants or front office people enough to retain them.

 

[XLIX]

In most situations GM is boss.

Nick might even fire O'Brien first day, if hired.

This. Well, I’m not saying I agree he’d fire O’Brien but yes, Caserio would be the boss. On most teams the GM is the boss.

We’re all just speculating on all this, but what really needs to be considered is something none of us know: What does Caserio want? Would he rather be the #2 guy on a stable championship contender, or does he feel he’s accomplished all that he can here in NE and that he wants the challenge of being the #1 guy, albeit in with far less stable franchise? If he wants to be #1, is he willing to wait for Belichick to retire or does he want to strike while the iron is hot?

These are things which we simply don’t know and can’t know. I guess we will find out in about 9 months or so.

 

[Brandon_Cox]

 

[XLIX]

I don't think that will happen.

Well if a guy has one foot out the door, it’s tough not to be thinking about that next assignment. It’s really just human nature, even if it isn’t being deliberately done.

 

[XLIX]

I do not believe it violated a league rule.

It seems that reasonable minds can disagree on this matter but I’ll ask again: if push came to shove, who would be the one interpreting league rules and making the decision on the validity of the clause in question?

 

[RobertWeathers]

I would presume he is gone. Pats are in damage control mode. Trying to get some compensation for losing him by filing charges. It's a shame Krafty won't pay assistants or front office people enough to retain them.

Rubbish.

The real reason why Josh, Weis, RAC, BOB, Josh, Fatt Matt, Pioli, Ratboy, Quinn, Robinson, Dimitroff, Flores and Licht left is they all desired career advancement and wanted Bill's job. Since Bill isn't going anywhere, they left for promotions.

 

[Ivan]

I would presume he is gone. Pats are in damage control mode. Trying to get some compensation for losing him by filing charges. It's a shame Krafty won't pay assistants or front office people enough to retain them.

WTF are you talking about?

 

[Ivan]

It seems that reasonable minds can disagree on this matter but I’ll ask again: if push came to shove, who would be the one interpreting league rules and making the decision on the validity of the clause in question?

You assume the Patriots simply didn’t do their homework regarding league rules on contracts. A truly sound assumption given Belichick's well known lack of attention to detail. You also assume Caserio wants to leave, with absolutely nothing to support it.

 

[RobertWeathers]

It seems that reasonable minds can disagree on this matter but I’ll ask again: if push came to shove, who would be the one interpreting league rules and making the decision on the validity of the clause in question?

Goody or the US Supreme Court. All depends how far Bob and Goody want to take it.

Hypothetically Nick can sue the Patriots in an attempt to get out of the deal but he has a .00000001% chance of actually winning. He signed it and wasn't under duress when he did. He was also compensated handsomely so good luck finding a sympathetic judge.

I think fans are getting wrapped around the axle over this provision. At any time the NEP can grant another team permission to interview Caserio. It's not like hes the Man in the Iron Mask locked away in Bastille somewhere.

 

[n6249c]

I agree. If the Patriots don't sign Caserio long term before it runs out I will be shocked. Belichick has spent almost his entire career in NE bringing Caserio along, and I can’t imagine Caserio taking that to lead another franchise. It could happen, but I seriously doubt it will.

^THIS

Best scenario I can see would be Texans sit on their hands for months without hiring a GM in hopes of landing Caserio when his contract expires, and then sometime around Christmas have him and the Patriots announce a five-year extension.