New York Jets Hire 33rd Team for GM Search

The New York Jets are undergoing a significant organizational shift as owner Woody Johnson has hired The 33rd Team, founded by former Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum, to assist in finding a new general manager and head coach. This decision comes after the firing of head coach Robert Saleh and the demotion of GM Joe Douglas, with Phil Savage currently serving as interim GM. Tannenbaum and former Vikings GM Rick Spielman will provide candidate vetting, reference checks, and insights on hiring trends. Despite the Jets' long history of struggles, including not making the playoffs since 2010, the franchise hopes this new approach will yield better results. Concerns remain over the future of star quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who may leave the team, complicating the next leadership's task. The Jets' current record stands at 3-8, intensifying the urgency for a turnaround.