Author: Bobby Finger on Jezebel, shared by Tom Ley to Deadspin

Report: Brian Gaine interviewing for Bills G.M. job Thursday

The Bills have reportedly lined up another candidate for their General Manager job. John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans have granted director of player personnel Brian Gaine permission to interview with the team on Thursday. Gaine joined the Texans in 2014 after leaving the Dolphins when they hired Dennis Hickey as their General Manager. He’s interviewed for other G.M. openings in the last few years as well. He’s also worked for the Cowboys and the Jets. The Bills have also asked for permission to interview Panthers assistant G.M. Brandon Beane since firing Doug Whaley early this week.

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Whoa, Bo: 49ers’ Shanahan impressed by All-Pro’s recovery

After discussing Reuben Foster’s cloudy future this morning, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan talked about another inside linebacker’s sunny present. On KNBR, Shanahan said he “couldn’t be more excited” about All-Pro NaVorro Bowman, who was a full participant last week in the first offseason minicamp after he sustained a torn Achilles tendon on Oct. 2. “He does not look like a guy coming off an Achilles,” Shanahan said. “I thought it would take him some time. I did not think he’d be looking (like) himself until training camp. He looks a lot better than I was expecting early.” It’s conceivable Bowman’s impressive recovery, coupled with the free-agent signing of six-year veteran Malcolm Smith in

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