New GM and HC search [Nick Caserio Hired as GM] [David Culley Hired as HC]

[Keith]

Mothership announced they interviewed Omar Khan for GM... very interesting candidate. Has been with Steelers since 2001 and is seen a bit more as a cap guy than traditional scout (though he's been in pro football since graduation from Tulane). Considering the team has some cap obstacles to overcome in 2021 and not many high picks where he could lean on his college scouts, it seems particularly intriguing, especially short-term where the team will build with free agents and contract extensions.

But Khan seems like a guy the Steelers have groomed as a future GM for awhile now. What's crazier is he has a connection to Bill Cowher should Cowher ever decide to be a NFL head coach again. Might a hiring of Khan be also paired with a courtship with Cowher?

And if not Cowher, recall that before becoming the Ravens DC, Marvin Lewis was Cowher's LB coach in the mid-90s... probably a good recommendation in there.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by Keith

Mothership announced they interviewed Omar Khan for GM... very interesting candidate. Has been with Steelers since 2001 and is seen a bit more as a cap guy than traditional scout (though he's been in pro football since graduation from Tulane). Considering the team has some cap obstacles to overcome in 2021 and not many high picks where he could lean on his college scouts, it seems particularly intriguing, especially short-term where the team will build with free agents and contract extensions.

But Khan seems like a guy the Steelers have groomed as a future GM for awhile now. What's crazier is he has a connection to Bill Cowher should Cowher ever decide to be a NFL head coach again. Might a hiring of Khan be also paired with a courtship with Cowher?

And if not Cowher, recall that before becoming the Ravens DC, Marvin Lewis was Cowher's LB coach in the mid-90s... probably a good recommendation in there.

How's he related to the Jags owner ?
Anyway no way the McNair family hires a Muslim dude, not gonna happen.

[Keith]

Don't have the DNA results, but Omar is unrelated to Shad. I do think I read that Omar interviewed recently with the Jaguars.

And I have no idea whether Omar is Muslim. Shad is I think.

[nunusguy]

Early years​[edit]

His mother is a native of Honduras and his father is from India. He was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. After graduating 1994 from Archbishop Rummel High School in Metairie, he matriculated to Tulane University from which he earned a degree in Sports Management with a minor in Business Administration in 3​1⁄2 years.
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As a student, Khan worked with the Tulane football team as an Undergraduate Assistant. Following his time with the Tulane Football program, Khan served as a Scouting/Personnel Intern with the New Orleans Saints. Once he graduated in 1997, he was brought on in a full-time role by the Saints in the Football Operations Department. He worked his way up the ladder in New Orleans by diligently handling anything that was asked of him.

In 2001 he was hired by the Steelers in the Football Operations/Player Personnel Department. In that role he has helped to assemble two Super Bowl winners. Along with General Manager Kevin Colbert, in 20 seasons they have drafted and signed/extended over 30 Pro Bowl Players
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omar_Khan_(administrator)
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He's from the area, born and raised in NOLA and only 43.
A lot of good football experience with two different, and both truly premiere NFL organization: the Steelers & the Saints.
Yes indeed this guy is interesting.

[painekiller]

Looks like Caserio is the guy.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/tex...d-15848913.php

So most likely Easterby will be staying.

[HPF Bob]

From Casserly to Caserio. The Oilers are nothing if not progressive.

[Keith]

Welp.

John McClain reporting that Caserio will not consider Josh McDaniels as a potential head coach candidate. So I guess that's good that they aren't a package deal.

Caserio may be the right guy for the existing roster management, but the Patriots' draft record over his recent years there is bleak. Of course, would be hard to mess up the Texans 2021 draft without any first and second round picks.

I feel teased by the news the team interviewed Khan, and they apparently ignored all of the candidates suggested by Korn Ferry, their hiring consultants, which is honestly quite funny and very much on brand for this team.