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Originally Posted by SAR I
Well, it is a different way to look at things.
He does seem to be the Rex Ryan equivalent of GM's. These days, hot GM prospects get a look in their mid-30s. This guys pushing 50 and was passed over numerous times on numerous other teams.
So either:
1. This guy was specifically picked because he's the type of GM that would be comfortable with Rex Ryan and continue to support his strategy to win on defense and a ground game for the next 3-4 years.
2. This is the best we could do because our front office is such a mess. Taking a flier on a GM project that was never given a look by anybody else in a whopping 25 years in the NFL.
SAR I
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I think you're reading too much into this. There are only 32 GM jobs, and only a few open each year.
The fact that he is pushing 50 has enabled him to gain varied experience. A younger candidate would not have such a well balanced resume. Additionally, timing and circumstance need to be right for both the GM candidate and the hiring team.