ET80 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Per 610. An original executive from the Expansion-era Texans, Rootes has managed the business operations of the team since inception and was viewed as the right hand man of Bob McNair. It was widely reported that Rootes was looking to leave after Cal McNair eschewed his recommendations for GM; Rootes and executive search firm Korn Ferry provided a listing of candidates and McNair chose to go with Nick Caserio, the recommendation of the EVP of Football Ops, Jack Easterby. Rootes is largely given credit for the consecutive sellout streak the team has as well as the friendly relationships with large corporate sponsors such as NRG, BHP Billiton and Amegy Bank. Greg Grissom will now assume the role of President of the Houston Texans. People close to Rootes say he will take six months before taking on his next assignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Jack the Ripper strikes again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texans02 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Has this ever happened in the NFL before? Has a team been taken over by some petty minion with aspirations of grandeur? This is so bizarre. Cal, if owning the Texans is such a burden for you, just sell the team to some other billionaire and enjoy the infinite money with no responsibility. It's incredibly obvious that running the Texans doesn't interest you, and your taste in minions is terrible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 12 minutes ago, Texans02 said: Has this ever happened in the NFL before? Has a team been taken over by some petty minion with aspirations of grandeur? This is so bizarre. Bruce Allen in Washington? That's all I can think of... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Easterby promotion incoming 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Dillon Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 It’s not like we had this super bowl caliber franchise. We’ve got a franchise that’s never even been to the AFC championship. As far as I’m concerned they can clear the entire house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, Pastor Dillon said: It’s not like we had this super bowl caliber franchise. We’ve got a franchise that’s never even been to the AFC championship. As far as I’m concerned they can clear the entire house. Rootes wasn't involved in football operations - he was the guy behind business operations, the guy who made this franchise the 10th most valuable franchise in football: https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2020/09/10/the-nfls-most-valuable-teams-2020-how-much-is-your-favorite-team-worth/?sh=53477e72ba49 So, I'm not sure if removing him helps anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumberjackchris Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 On 2/10/2021 at 11:20 AM, ET80 said: Rootes wasn't involved in football operations - he was the guy behind business operations, the guy who made this franchise the 10th most valuable franchise in football: https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2020/09/10/the-nfls-most-valuable-teams-2020-how-much-is-your-favorite-team-worth/?sh=53477e72ba49 So, I'm not sure if removing him helps anyone. If Cal’s RBIs oblivious, an empty NRG will hopefully get his or Janice’s attention. I know the handful of my friends that were season ticket holders that have given up their tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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