I personally think as a GM Tannenbaum is in trouble this year, especially if this season turns into a 5-11, 6-10 season.  We all know Bill Polian is out there, if he's interested.  Can Woody entice him?  Bill Cowher of course is another possibility.  

Can anyone add to this list?

bill cowher as GM?  he was a good coach, but what makes you think he'd be a good GM?

I don't know anyone, but just the fact that Tennenbaum went into the season with WFH, and Shonn Greene as the feature back, makes me feel very uneasy. He also has done pretty much nothing the past 2 years to help out his top 10 qb pick. I wouldn't mind letting him go, with a proper replacement obvi.

I wouldn't get hopes up for new GM..........IMO, Tannenbaum does well what matters more to Woody.......manage his money spent. I don't see the football passion from that guy to make the change yet.

Seaver wrote: I wouldn't get hopes up for new GM..........IMO, Tannenbaum does well what matters more to Woody.......manage his money spent. I don't see the football passion from that guy to make the change yet.

Don't these moronic owners realize that winning brings money? The fans will turn on Woody fast if this gets out of control.

hobson54 wrote: bill cowher as GM?  he was a good coach, but what makes you think he'd be a good GM?

Rumor has always been that he would want personnel control if he was to coach again, and is interested in a GM spot.  I have no idea whether that is true.  I do think he can evaluate talent and would put a tough team on the field.

1st lesson taught at GM school; buy time by firing managers/coaches.

LIJETFAN wrote:

hobson54 wrote: bill cowher as GM?  he was a good coach, but what makes you think he'd be a good GM?

Rumor has always been that he would want personnel control if he was to coach again, and is interested in a GM spot.  I have no idea whether that is true.  I do think he can evaluate talent and would put a tough team on the field.

i don't want any GM/coach.  that model rarely works.  cowher wasn't the GM in pittsburgh.  a good coach doesn't necessarily make a good GM

LIJETFAN wrote:

hobson54 wrote: bill cowher as GM?  he was a good coach, but what makes you think he'd be a good GM?

Rumor has always been that he would want personnel control if he was to coach again, and is interested in a GM spot.  I have no idea whether that is true.  I do think he can evaluate talent and would put a tough team on the field.

I want no part of Cowher.  He didn't build that Pittsburgh team and it took him forever before he won anything.  He may be a decent HC, but he isn't a personnel guy.

Seaver wrote: I wouldn't get hopes up for new GM..........IMO, Tannenbaum does well what matters more to Woody.......manage his money spent. I don't see the football passion from that guy to make the change yet.

I think Woody has to very seriously consider this as an option.  Tannenbaum had great drafts with Mangini.  His drafts with Rex have been average or below average.  The talent on this roster has declined substantially over the past two seasons.  This is a rebuilding year and I'm not sure Tannenbaum and the current regime are really up to the task.  It is time for some new blood to rethink the direction of this franchise going forward.

I think Polian would be the best choice obviously, if he's interested.  I'm sure if Woody put enough cash on the table, he would be.  He's got an incredibly impressive track record.  He would draft the best players available and probably focus on offense.  I think the offensive staff needs to be rebuilt.  Sparano might be a decent coach, but we need people that can teach a young QB the game.  That's not Sparano, and it's not Cavanaugh, who has been awful too.   My guess is that we will be drafting a QB this year or next to replace Sanchez.  So we need an offensive coach that can teach a QB the game.  I would think that Polian could put that kind of a staff together pretty easily from his days with the Colts and Bills.  

Cowher is interesting because of the style of football he likes to coach.   So he might make a good GM with Rex as the coach.  

I still think Rex stays through 2014 at least, even if we made a change at GM.  We should do that soon in my opinion.  Because someone is going to pick this guy (Polian) up next season, count on it.

hobson54 wrote:

LIJETFAN wrote:

hobson54 wrote: bill cowher as GM?  he was a good coach, but what makes you think he'd be a good GM?

Rumor has always been that he would want personnel control if he was to coach again, and is interested in a GM spot.  I have no idea whether that is true.  I do think he can evaluate talent and would put a tough team on the field.

i don't want any GM/coach.  that model rarely works.  cowher wasn't the GM in pittsburgh.  a good coach doesn't necessarily make a good GM

I agree, that model rarely works.  It's just an interesting thought.  He and Rex might make an interesting tandem.  

Who else is out there?  Does any one know?

hobson54 wrote: bill cowher as GM?  he was a good coach, but what makes you think he'd be a good GM?

Oh I don't know...maybe because he knows a thing or two about football and evaluating talent. Not saying he would make a great GM but he would definitely be better than Tanny in those two departments.

Actually, I looked at Polian's track record the past few years, and it's spotty at best.  His track record over the long term of course is one of the best.  But the past 4 or 5 years, his drafts were mediocre at best.  He had a lot of success early on with the Colts.  

If the Jets decide to go in a different direction, I would want a GM that wants to put a team on the field that plays like the Giants, the Ravens or the Steelers.  Teams that can intimidate opponents with great defenses, but can put up points with a balanced offense.  You don't need Brees or Rodgers or Andrew Luck to win with that kind of a team, but you do need someone like Matt Ryan at QB.  I think Polian might want to go with a more finesse approach.  I could be wrong, because the Bills had a great defense when he was there.  But, the Colts were more of a finesse team on defense and relied on Manning to win games.

LIJETFAN wrote: Actually, I looked at Polian's track record the past few years, and it's spotty at best.  His track record over the long term of course is one of the best.  But the past 4 or 5 years, his drafts were mediocre at best.  He had a lot of success early on with the Colts.  

If the Jets decide to go in a different direction, I would want a GM that wants to put a team on the field that plays like the Giants, the Ravens or the Steelers.  Teams that can intimidate opponents with great defenses, but can put up points with a balanced offense.  You don't need Brees or Rodgers or Andrew Luck to win with that kind of a team, but you do need someone like Matt Ryan at QB.  I think Polian might want to go with a more finesse approach.  I could be wrong, because the Bills had a great defense when he was there.  But, the Colts were more of a finesse team on defense and relied on Manning to win games.

that spotty track record happened because his son was making more and more of those decisions.....and it was Irsay's desire to flush Jr that had Polian leave altogether.  Polian just may be past his prime and the son doesn't appear to have the skills of Bill Sr.

Eric DeCosta is the Asst GM at the Ravens.  He might be an interesting candidate.

Polian is also the guy who left the Colts vulnerable at the qb position. He lucked out for years with Manning staying healthy. It came back to bite him last year.

LIJETFAN wrote: Eric DeCosta is the Asst GM at the Ravens.  He might be an interesting candidate.

I like this option.  I'd also be willing to take a crack at it.

Tanny's problem is he is in the GM category with those who let the coach do the grocery shopping. He brought in some talented players in the past but now he has a coach who doesn't shop well.

Rex is going no where so it's time for an iron willed GM who holds all the strings. I am just not sure Woody is the type of owner who would allow that.

NickSINYC wrote: Tanny's problem is he is in the GM category with those who let the coach do the grocery shopping. He brought in some talented players in the past but now he has a coach who doesn't shop well.

Rex is going no where so it's time for an iron willed GM who holds all the strings. I am just not sure Woody is the type of owner who would allow that.

Woody did want Parcells to stay on as gm when he refused to coach again. He offered him a blank check but Parcells would only stay for a year after he recomended Bradway.

football51 wrote:
Woody did want Parcells to stay on as gm when he refused to coach again. He offered him a blank check but Parcells would only stay for a year after he recomended Bradway.

I am not sure it's the same Woody anymore. I think he has more Jerry Jones in him now. He shows up and participates too much in team activities for my liking. I know it's his team and can do as he pleases. I just prefer a more behind the scenes type owner.