With their head coach being finalized the New York Jets could be eyeing a move to hire away the Washington Commanders' assistant general manager.
The New York Jets have revealed the three finalists for their general manager position and a decision is expected on Thursday, January 23.
New York agreed to terms with Washington Commanders assistant general manager Lance Newmark on Tuesday after a rigorous search with over 15 names being interviewed over the last two weeks. He joins head coach Aaron Glenn as the new leaders of the organization.
That seems to be the case with Washington Commanders assistant GM Lance Newmark, who is considered the favorite to be named the new general manager of the New York Jets. Newmark was brought in for a second interview for the Jets' open GM position,
We have completed an interview with Joe Whitt Jr. for our Head Coach position. Whitt, 46, interviewed with the Jets on Sunday, the day after the Commanders’ upset win over the Lions. He became the 16th candidate to interview with New York.
After a heartbreaking loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round this past weekend, things seem to be trending positive for Detroit Lions def
Lions quarterbacks coach Mark Brunell is reportedly a prime candidate for offensive coordinator, provided he doesn’t secure the OC role in Detroit. Glenn is also eyeing a veteran defensive coordinator with head coaching experience and has former Jets special teams coach Mike Westhoff in mind for a key role, should Westhoff come out of retirement.
If fans had been told that the Philadelphia Eagles would be playing the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship, the number of direct flights from PHL to New Orleans would have skyrocketed.
Whitt has played a key role on Dan Quinn’s staff in Washington, helping the Commanders reach the NFC Championship Game.
After interviewing 16 different people for the team’s head coaching vacancy, the New York Jets have made their hire.
Aaron Glenn, who oversaw the Detroit Lions defense the last four years, beat out 15 other candidates for the New York Jets head coaching job.