Dolphins Look Within After Pats Exec Nick Caserio Turns Down Gm Offer

Caserio was offered the position Saturday but turned down the Dolphins, according to multiple reports. Caserio, the Patriots' director of player personnel, was interviewed Friday and Saturday.

The team had second interviews Saturday with Tampa Bay Buccaneers director of player personnel Dennis Hickey and Tennessee Titans vice president of player personnel Lake Dawson.

Gaine had a second interview Friday. He has been an assistant to general manager Jeff Ireland, who left after six seasons Jan. 7 when he and owner Stephen Ross agreed to part ways.

The Sporting News staff contributed to this report.