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New York Jets owner Woody Johnson introduced new general manager John Idzik at a press conference today.  It’s the first time Idzik has addressed the media and Jets fans.  Johnson described the thorough process he and the front office went through to eventually hire Idzik.  He went on to praise Idzik’s background saying, “I think… Read more

The New York Daily News is reporting that the Jets have hired Bobby April Jr. to be the Assistant coach/Quality Controls coach and are expected to hire former All-Pro Tim McDonald as Defensive Backs coach as Dennis Thurman is expected to be named as the new Defensive Coordinator. Bobby April Jr. was with the Eagles… Read more

The Jets have hired David Lee to be their new quarterback coach per Chris Mortenson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mortreport/status/293136407009054721 Lee has spent time in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills.  In 2008 Lee was named “Innovator of the Year” by the Sporting News for the work he did on the Wildcat… Read more

Seems like the New York Jets are having a busy day, not long after hiring John Idzik their new general manager they have apparently found a replacement for outgoing offensive coordinator Tony Sparano. The Jets have hired Marty Mornhinweg who has been the offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles since 2006.  Mornhinweg led a pass… Read more

Following up on a JetNation report, New York Jets have a new general manager.  Former Seattle Seahawks vice president of administration John Idzik will be the Jets new GM: https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/292377922063437825 According to the Seahawks media guide Idzik had been with the club since 2007 and had a myriad of contract and player personnel responsibilities: Idzik… Read more

Joel Corry (@corryjoel ) is a former sports agent and salary cap expert who helped found Premier Sports & Entertainment, a sports management firm representing professional athletes and coaches.  Prior to his tenure at Premier Joel worked for Management Plus Enterprises representing such athletes as Shaquille O’Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon and Ronnie Lott. He’s also a columnist… Read more

Jason La Canfora is reporting on CBS Sports that the New York Jets will hire their GM by Thursday. Steelers executive Omar Khan has interviewed with them and Seahawks exec John Idzik flew in from Seattle on Tuesday and is meeting with team officials Wednesday. The Jets’ assistant general manager, Scott Cohen, is also under… Read more

Still without a general manager the New York Jets have also lost a total of 9 coaches since the end of the season: Tony Sparano:  Coming as no surprise the former Miami Dolphins head coach was let go after one season producing the 30th ranked offense in the NFL.  The Jets are looking at potential… Read more

With the firings of general manager Mike Tannenbaum and offensive coordinator Tony Sparano the Jets are continuing to interview possible replacements. They’ve looked at Green Bay’s front office to fill their vacant GM job with Packers vice president of football administration and player finance Russ Ball already having interviewed.  The Jets showed interest in John… Read more

It’s been almost two weeks since the New York Jets informed general manager Mike Tannenbaum that he would not be continuing with the organization.  Team owner Woody Johnson has been working with Jerry Hughes of Korn/Ferry International to help in the search for qualified candidates to replace Tannenbaum. Here’s what has happened so far: San… Read more

New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow spoke with FOX Business Network’s (FBN) Liz Claman about the team’s past season, his future in the NFL, and partnering with TiVo. In addressing whether he regrets his move to New York, Tebow said “I don’t have any regrets. I believe everything happens for a reason.” On whether he… Read more