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Jets Hire Former GMs to Lead Search for New Coach and GM

Mike Tannenbaum and Rick Spielman, through The 33rd Team, will assist Woody Johnson in reshaping the franchise after a disappointing season.

  • The Jets have enlisted The 33rd Team, founded by former GM Mike Tannenbaum, to aid in hiring a new general manager and head coach.
  • Tannenbaum and former Vikings GM Rick Spielman will lead the initiative, bringing decades of NFL executive experience to the process.
  • Owner Woody Johnson dismissed head coach Robert Saleh and GM Joe Douglas earlier this season after the team's 3-8 start.
  • The 33rd Team will provide data-driven insights and hiring trends, marking their first involvement in an NFL executive search.
  • Key candidates for the roles include experienced NFL executives and rising talents, with final decisions to be made by Johnson.
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