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Post by Touchable on Jan 9, 2015 19:27:36 GMT -5
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Post by Touchable on Jan 9, 2015 19:28:47 GMT -5
NY Jets are top choice for Dan Quinn; Mike Maccagnan to dine with Woody Johnson and Co.: sources
Quinn, who interviewed with Jets brass last week in Seattle, wants Kyle Shanahan, who parted ways with the Browns on Thursday, to be his offensive coordinator in New York, sources said.
BY MANISH MEHTA
Woody Johnson's new vision for the Jets is coming into focus less than two weeks after the owner hit the reset button on his franchise.
Johnson, team president Neil Glat and consultants Charley Casserly and Ron Wolf have targeted Texans director of college scouting Mike Maccagnan to be the next general manager, according to sources, in the first step of an organizational restructuring plan designed to get the Jets back on the right path.
Johnson and the Jets brain trust brought Maccagnan back for a second interview on Friday. The Daily News has learned that Maccagnan and Jets brass will have dinner Friday night before an official decision is made.
Casserly & Co. could conceivably bring in an experienced contract negotiator/front office executive to complement the new GM's skill set.
If Maccagnan gets the job, he'll have plenty on his to-do list starting with identifying his new head coach.
Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, the most coveted head coaching candidate on the market who has interviewed with five teams, has told friends that the Jets are his top choice, according to sources. The Jets have strong interest in bringing Quinn aboard.
Quinn, who interviewed with Jets brass last week in Seattle, wants Kyle Shanahan, who parted ways with the Browns on Thursday, to be his offensive coordinator in New York, sources said.
Quinn has told friends that he would like former Buccaneers GM Mark Dominik, who has been an ESPN analyst for the past year, to join the operation. The Jets have reached out to Dominik for a possible role, but have not yet scheduled an interview, according to sources.
Dominik has received endorsements from high-level executives across the league in the past week, according to sources. His cap and contract management was one of his strengths as Bucs GM from 2009-2013.
The Jets preference has been to first hire a general manager, who would help fill in the blanks. Maccagnan would play a central role in re-shaping the front office if the Jets select him.
If the Seahawks beat the Panthers in the divisional playoffs on Saturday, the earliest teams could talk to Quinn again would be after the NFC Championship Game on Jan. 18. If Seattle wins the conference title, the earliest meeting would occur during the Super Bowl bye week.
Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles is in play after interviewing with the Jets earlier this week. The Jets requested permission to interview Ravens offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak, who was hired by Casserly in Houston, but the play caller has put off any meetings with teams until Baltimore is eliminated from the playoffs. The Ravens face the Patriots in Foxborough on Saturday. The Jets could conceivably bring him in for an interview next week if Baltimore loses.
It is less likely that former Bills coach Doug Marrone, who interviewed last weekend, will be the next head coach, according to a source.
Maccagnan was the first GM candidate to receive a second interview. Many people in league circles were hardly surprised given Maccagnan's history with Casserly, who hired him as a scout in Washington 20 years ago before bringing him to Houston.
Maccagnan, who has been the Texans' college scouting director since 2012, has a reputation of being a quiet worker. It will be a shock to the system to be thrust into his new role in a large media market.
Some front office executives compared Maccagnan's understated demeanor to former Jets GM John Idzik even though they come from vastly different football backgrounds. Maccagnan's draft record has been uneven.
The Jets have placed a priority on finding a reputable talent evaluator, but there are fair questions about whether Maccagnan has the necessary leadership traits or communication and recruiting acumen to attract top-notch free agents.
He has never negotiated contracts, so he'll need a seasoned executive to handle that load and work with him to procure better talent than what Idzik left behind.
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Post by shootmenow on Jan 9, 2015 19:39:08 GMT -5
The Daily News has learned that Maccagnan and Jets brass will have dinner Friday night before an official decision is made. The old IBM "does he salt his food before he tastes it" test!
And thanks for posting the article. We should never give clicks to Mehtard.
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Post by carlito1171 on Jan 9, 2015 19:55:02 GMT -5
If true, I'm sold make the man a Jet Woody!
Anybody can want to be an HC and come here because there's only 32 of these jobs in the world. But it says something to me that a man could have a number of HC offers if he let's the process plays out, but he wants to be HERE. It's the one thing I always loved about Rex, he was a Jet in his heart. Get the man in here Woody!
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Post by Jets Things on Jan 9, 2015 19:56:44 GMT -5
How does Pettine have all this info?
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Post by bxjetfan on Jan 9, 2015 19:57:44 GMT -5
So if Dominik comes o n board do we re sign Revis?
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Post by carlito1171 on Jan 9, 2015 19:58:36 GMT -5
How does Pettine have all this info? LOL as if dicking around in his own situation isn't enough for him at the moment
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Post by JonEJet on Jan 9, 2015 20:10:18 GMT -5
Quinn and Shanahan would be a fucking solid 1-2
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Post by Harrier on Jan 9, 2015 20:16:08 GMT -5
I refuse to praise anything this twat writes.
Hope it happens though.
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Post by Bing© in Buffalo Chairman on Jan 9, 2015 20:16:30 GMT -5
Quinn and Shanahan would be a fucking solid 1-2 I wouldn't hate that pairing....
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Post by ryu79 on Jan 9, 2015 20:51:02 GMT -5
So if Dominik comes o n board do we re sign Revis? yeah...isnt that the guy we fleeced in the revis deal to begin with?
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Post by astoria on Jan 9, 2015 21:33:33 GMT -5
I like the cut of this guy's jibe.
Jets are his first choice. Well darn, me too. Welcome aboard Quinn.
Let's keep Dominik out of trade negotiations. He can manage the cap. Shanahan as OC. We may have something here.
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Post by jets.penguin on Jan 9, 2015 21:33:46 GMT -5
ok so.....first he goes on a first class asshole run denouncing Marrone as a HORRIBLE choice and how he wouldnt fit and is thick skinned, etc.....and NOW..he has a source for this REVELATION that Quinn wants us above all other possible opportunities? Hmmm....it might be true but this just sounds more and more like more of the same he doesnt want maronne to get the job and is trying to make it seem more feasible that Quinn is here...............not that there's anything wrong with that
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Post by Touchable on Jan 9, 2015 21:55:16 GMT -5
espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/158258/sources-dan-quinn-mike-maccagnan-frontrunners-for-jetsSources: Dan Quinn, Mike Maccagnan front-runners for JetsBy Rich Cimini | ESPN.com How does a Dan Quinn-Mike Maccagnan tandem grab you? The Seattle Seahawks' defensive coordinator and the Houston Texans' director of college scouting have emerged as the front-runners in the New York Jets' concurrent searches for a new head coach and general manager, according to sources. In reality, Quinn has been the favorite for a few days, but his candidacy has gained traction now that team officials have all but completed the first round of interviews. By rule, the Jets aren't allowed to make Quinn a formal offer until the Seahawks' season is over -- that could take another three weeks -- but they appear to be getting close to naming a GM. On Friday, they met for a second time with Maccagnan. He returned to Florham Park, New Jersey, only four days after his first interview and spent the latter part of the day with owner Woody Johnson and team officials. The group was scheduled to continue talks over dinner. If everything goes well, a deal could get wrapped up over the weekend, sources said. The discussions were described by one source as "very positive." The Jets have met with seven GM candidates. That Maccagnan has emerged from the group is hardly a surprise. He's a Charley Casserly protégé, dating to their days with the Washington Redskins in the early 1990s. Casserly and Ron Wolf were hired by Johnson as consultants for the dual searches. Maccagnan is a longtime talent evaluator, although this is his first shot at a GM job. On the coaching front, the Jets have interviewed six of their seven candidates. They're still waiting on Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak, but that interview -- if it happens -- may not matter at this point. Quinn has impressed owner Woody Johnson & Co., and the Jets apparently are willing to wait for Quinn. It could be a long wait, perhaps to Feb. 2. If the Seahawks reach the Super Bowl, the Jets wouldn't be able to strike an agreement with Quinn until the game is over, according to league rules. They'd be allowed to meet with him for a second interview during the bye week, with Seattle's permission, but the rules prohibit them from extending an offer at that time. Obviously, the Jets wouldn't wait that long unless they had an unofficial nod from Quinn's camp. Quinn is perhaps the hottest head-coaching candidate on the market. He has interviewed with five teams, meaning there could be competition for the Jets. He likely will receive multiple offers, according to a source, so it's premature to say he's a lock for the Jets. However, he has strong ties to New Jersey. He grew up in Morristown, a few miles from the Jets' facility, and has family in the area. He was a Jets assistant in 2007 and 2008. From the outset, the Jets considered Quinn a strong candidate. So was former Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone, who has an ally in Casserly. But Marrone's candidacy has faded as Johnson has become smitten with Quinn. He was interviewed Jan. 2 in Seattle during the Seahawks' bye week. Quinn will be involved Saturday in the divisional playoffs, as will Kubiak. The Jets also have met with Seahawks offensive line coach Tom Cable, Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator Frank Reich and Jets running backs coach Anthony Lynn. In the end, it could be a Quinn-Maccagnan ticket as the Jets attempt to rebuild after a disastrous 4-12 season.
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Post by Touchable on Jan 9, 2015 22:03:32 GMT -5
I'm gonna be pissed if these dumbass, dickbag reporters get our hopes up and we wind up with Bill Kuharich and Tom Cable.
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