The team has been looking for a "football guy" to fill the newly created position at the request of head coach Mike Nolan. Other than Reinfeldt, the team has already discussed the position with Atlanta Falcons executive vice president Ray Anderson, St. Louis Rams executive vice-president Bob Wallace as well as former Broncos and Cardinals general manager Bob Ferguson. However, Reinfeldt was believed to be the team's top candidate.
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