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.