General Manager (American football)
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In the National Football League
, the general manager or GM of a team typically controls player transactions and bears the primary responsibility on behalf of the team during contract discussions with players.
The general manager
is also normally the person who hires and fires the coaching staff, including the head coach
.
The general manager will in many cases have oversight of the entire football department, typically reporting to the team president and/or owner. However, some teams such as the Philadelphia Eagles
have the GM act in advisory role with the head coach having oversight of the football operations (including the GM). Bill Belichick
of New England
, Andy Reid
of Philadelphia
and Mike Shanahan
of Washington
have the title or powers of general manager, thus having the final say in football matters.
Some teams do not have official general managers instead the team will have a de facto GM. Similar positions include President of Football Operations.
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
, the general manager or GM of a team typically controls player transactions and bears the primary responsibility on behalf of the team during contract discussions with players.
The general manager
General manager
General manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. It is also a formal title held by some business executives, most commonly in the hospitality industry.-Generic usage:...
is also normally the person who hires and fires the coaching staff, including the head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
.
The general manager will in many cases have oversight of the entire football department, typically reporting to the team president and/or owner. However, some teams such as the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
have the GM act in advisory role with the head coach having oversight of the football operations (including the GM). Bill Belichick
Bill Belichick
William Stephen "Bill" Belichick is an American football head coach for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. After spending his first 15 seasons in the league as an assistant coach, Belichick got his first head coaching job with the Cleveland Browns in 1991...
of New England
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
, Andy Reid
Andy Reid
Andrew Walter "Andy" Reid is the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL, a post he has held since 1999. Since 2001, he has also been the team's executive vice president of football operations...
of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Mike Shanahan
Mike Shanahan
Michael Edward "Mike" Shanahan is the 28th and current head coach of the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. Shanahan also holds the title of Vice President of Football Operations with the Redskins, giving him full control over player personnel with the team. Shanahan previously...
of Washington
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
have the title or powers of general manager, thus having the final say in football matters.
Some teams do not have official general managers instead the team will have a de facto GM. Similar positions include President of Football Operations.
See also
- Sports Illustrated Best GM of the Decade (2009)