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Tannenbaum Admits Making Decision On Tebow Trade

Oct 31, 2014 6:36 AM

Former New York Jets' general manager Mike Tannenbaum admitted that the idea to trade for Tim Tebow came from him.

"It's just a trade that didn't work out," said Tannenbaum. "Each year, we'll make 200-plus transactions. Some worked out, some didn't."

Many had assumed owner Woody Johnson was behind the decision to acquire Tebow.

"Once we met on it and talked about it, ultimately that was my decision to trade for Tim," Tannenbaum said. Asked if he had to convince Johnson, Tannenbaum said, "I had a great working relationship with both Woody and Rex (Ryan). Anytime we'd make a decision on something like this, we'd talk about it, discuss the pros and cons and ultimately it was my decision. I've always said that.

"For seven years, I had final say on everything. That was an honor and a privilege and a responsibility I totally embraced -- whether it was trading for Tim Tebow or trading up for Darrelle Revis or trading for Brett Favre and everything in between. Ultimately, I had the final say on things."

The Jets had been searching for a replacement for Brad Smith, who had previously run the Wildcat for the team.

"We thought there was a role for him," said Tannenbaum. "Working with Rex every day, and seeing the way the league has evolved with the ball being in the quarterback's hands and making plays with your feet, we thought it would give us a chance to make our offense more dynamic. It just didn't work out that way."

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Tebow Working Out In Arizona With British Olympians

Oct 31, 2014 1:37 PM

Tim Tebow is working out in Arizona with British Olympians and under track coach Dan Pfaff.

“We're a long way from New Jersey,” Tebow said to the New York Daily News.

“He was already quick and powerful, but he’s got quicker because he's technically learning how to run better,” said Greg Rutherford.

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Jets Considering JaMarcus Russell

Sep 5, 2014 7:47 AM

The New York Jets have held preliminary internal discussion in regards to JaMarcus Russell.

Russell is attempting a comeback after leaving the NFL following the 2009 season.

Russell was the No. 1 overall pick by the Raiders in 2007.

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Packers, Broncos, 49ers, Seahawks Interested In Revis

Aug 22, 2014 3:20 AM

The Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks are teams that are believed to be highly interested in acquiring Darrelle Revis via trade.

The New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills are also interested, but the Jets are not expected to trade Revis within their division.

The Packers have been constantly mentioned as an interested party in Revis across all sources.

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Revis 'Speechless' About Trade Rumors

Oct 30, 2014 1:48 AM

Darrelle Revis publicly responded to a report that the New York Jets will gauge the trade market for him this offseason.

"I'm speechless by far but more importantly I feel more upset for the jet nation for having to go through this!!!" Revis tweeted. "I guess we'll see how this plays out."

Jeff Idzik was introduced as general manager of the Jets on Thursday.

Idzik said "it's way premature" to discuss Revis' situation, claiming every player on the roster is under evaluation. He also declined to comment on quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow, both of whom face uncertain futures.

"You guys know how I feel about Darrelle," Rex Ryan said. "But as John said, all decisions will be made in the best interest of the football team."

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Jets To Explore Trade Of Revis

Oct 29, 2014 4:22 PM

The New York Jets are open to trading Darrelle Revis this offseason, according to a source.

The Jets are pessimistic about signing Revis to a new deal when he becomes a free agent.

Revis' contract will void after the 2013 season, and there is a clause in the deal that prohibits the Jets from using the franchise tag.

Woody Johnson has "no confidence" in the Jets' ability to re-sign Revis, the person familiar with his thinking said. Despite the knee injury, he could seek more than $16 million per year, which could be prohibitive for the cap-strapped Jets. 

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Jets Unlikely To Land Vick, Smith Or Flynn

Sep 29, 2014 6:14 PM

The New York Jets are unlikely to pursue an expensive quarterback such as Michael Vick, Matt Flynn or Alex Smith.

More realistic targets include Tavaris Jackson, Matt Moore, Jason Campbell or David Garrard.

New general manager John Idzik is said to be high on Jackson.

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Marty Mornhinweg Hired By Jets As Offensive Coordinator

Oct 31, 2014 6:57 AM

The New York Jets have hired Marty Mornhinweg as its new offensive coordinator.

Mornhinweg has been primary play caller of the Philadelphia Eagles' offense since 2006.

Brian Costello/New York Post

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Jets To Hire John Idzik As GM

Sep 8, 2014 11:34 AM

The New York Jets will hire John Idzik as the franchise's new general manager.

Idzik will be the Jets' fourth general manager in the 13 years of Woody Johnson's ownership.

Johnson said last week his plan was to give the next GM the final say on personnel matters, but there's little doubt that Rex Ryan will have a voice. 

Idzik wasn't among the first group of candidates to interview for the job, but he emerged quickly in the second round.

Idzik was most recently the Seahawks' vice president of football administration.

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Jets' GM Offer Included $1M Housing Allowance

Sep 15, 2014 12:19 PM

The New York Jets have interviewed 10 candidates for their general manager vacancy.

The Jets' offer to David Caldwell included a $1 million housing allowance.

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