Jim Popp for GM!! - Jets Insider.com Forums

norm428 · 01-09-2013, 02:55 PM

http://en.montrealalouettes.com/page/jim-popp

He's now my choice. Why? Because he's been successful running an organization (granted it's not the NFL, but the skills may translate), which can't be said about any of the other guys we're looking at.

Maybe it's time to think outside the box? Why not at least interview the guy? He could bring Marc Trestman with him as OC or QB coach.

Sourceworx · 01-09-2013, 02:56 PM

Qualified or not, the media would have a field day if the Jets hired a guy from the CFL to be their GM. So would this site.

Beerfish · 01-09-2013, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Braumeister

Qualified or not, the media would have a field day if the Jets hired a guy from the CFL to be their GM. So would this site.

And they would be just as correct as when the people on here familiar with the CFL were hollering for the Jets to get Cam Wake and were shot down and laughed at because he was a CFL scrub.

I don't think either of those guys are on the Jets radar but both would be very good. I do agree that the optics would not be good for a franchise that likes the splash.

McGinley · 01-09-2013, 03:14 PM

This really rustled my jimpopps.

dustykeller · 01-09-2013, 03:26 PM

Popp has kept the Alouettes competitive for roughly 15 years. With all the player turnover that goes on in the CFL, and their limited cap budget (4.4 million for 53 players)....I think he'd be an intriguing hire.

Popp was also a runner-up in the Colts GM search last year.

The Jets would be served well to bring him in for an interview.

SAR I · 01-09-2013, 03:37 PM

What the hell is a Jim Popp?

No one is going to want this job. Scott Cohen will get it. Simple as that.

SAR I

C Mart · 01-09-2013, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dustykeller

Popp has kept the Alouettes competitive for roughly 15 years. With all the player turnover that goes on in the CFL, and their limited cap budget (4.4 million for 53 players)....I think he'd be an intriguing hire.

Popp was also a runner-up in the Colts GM search last year.

The Jets would be served well to bring him in for an interview.

Agree!

C Mart · 01-09-2013, 10:59 PM

@MMehtaNYDN: Jim Popp, GM of Montreal Alouettes in CFL, is believed to be on Jets GM radar as well, I'm told. He had been in mix for Panthers job #nyj

@JasonLaCanfora: @MMehtaNYDN Popp has been contacted, yeah man. not sure of definite interview but thought of highly in that organization for good reason

@MMehtaNYDN: So to recap expanded Jets GM search: Upcoming interviews for Jerry Angelo, Omar Khan, Brian Gaine, John Idzik. Jim Popp also on radar. #nyj

@JasonLaCanfora: As @MMehtaNYDN notes, CFL GM Jim Popp likely to interview with Jets as well. Popp is very good. Runner up for Colts job last year...

C Mart · 01-09-2013, 11:01 PM

@JasonLaCanfora: Shahid Khan flew to Charlotte, near Popp's home, for lengthy interview for Jags job and Panthers met with him as well sources said

iahawkeyejet · 01-09-2013, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by C Mart

@JasonLaCanfora: Shahid Khan flew to Charlotte, near Popp's home, for lengthy interview for Jags job and Panthers met with him as well sources said

I can't remember who tweeted it, but read earlier tonight that Carolina was set on Gettleman, then Popp crushed his interview, and ultimately made their choice much more difficult than anticipated.

Megalomaniac · 01-09-2013, 11:08 PM

F*** it. Lets do it.

C Mart · 01-09-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Braumeister

Qualified or not, the media would have a field day if the Jets hired a guy from the CFL to be their GM. So would this site.

Well. This site is going to ***** no matter who is hired.

This guy has a great résumé!

iahawkeyejet · 01-09-2013, 11:11 PM

He also has a hockey mullet.

ozu · 01-09-2013, 11:11 PM

People want a personnel guy. He's a personnel guy. I'd take him.

k.Rhodes25 · 01-09-2013, 11:18 PM

I heard that Popp wowed the Panthers and made it tough on them between him and Gentleman for the job. He was also a finalist for the Colts job last year.

Maybe hes impressing teams but they are nervous about hiring a CFL guy?

Megalomaniac · 01-09-2013, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by k.Rhodes25

Maybe hes impressing teams but they are nervous about hiring a CFL guy?

No doubt that's part of it. But it's a fair concern.

ozu · 01-09-2013, 11:21 PM

Dimitroff was a CFL guy as well but he left a lot younger. They had to find a ton of under the radar talent to stay a contender for 20 years.

Eckesg1 · 01-09-2013, 11:32 PM

There is a connection between Popp and the Jets

Herb Zurkowsky ‏@HerbZurkowsky1
So now reports are surfacing #Als GM Jim Popp could be candidate for NY Jets. Brock Sunderland, Jets' scout, used to work for Montreal.

C Mart · 01-09-2013, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Eckesg1

There is a connection between Popp and the Jets

Herb Zurkowsky ‏@HerbZurkowsky1
So now reports are surfacing #Als GM Jim Popp could be candidate for NY Jets. Brock Sunderland, Jets' scout, used to work for Montreal.

Good find. Brock's father, Marv was a long time scout for the Jets. Marv is now a scout with the Titans

I'd put Popp as my #1 choice followed by Gaine and Ross.

boxman · 01-09-2013, 11:39 PM

I think I could get behind this.

01-09-2013, 02:55 PM	#1
norm428 The "Butt-er" End! Veteran Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hauppauge, New York Posts: 1,509	Jim Popp for GM!! http://en.montrealalouettes.com/page/jim-popp He's now my choice. Why? Because he's been successful running an organization (granted it's not the NFL, but the skills may translate), which can't be said about any of the other guys we're looking at. Maybe it's time to think outside the box? Why not at least interview the guy? He could bring Marc Trestman with him as OC or QB coach.

01-09-2013, 02:56 PM	#2
Sourceworx Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 13,431	Qualified or not, the media would have a field day if the Jets hired a guy from the CFL to be their GM. So would this site.

01-09-2013, 03:14 PM	#4
McGinley We Know Geno All Pro Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 7,482	This really rustled my jimpopps.

01-09-2013, 03:26 PM	#5
dustykeller America's Hat Rookie Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 724	Popp has kept the Alouettes competitive for roughly 15 years. With all the player turnover that goes on in the CFL, and their limited cap budget (4.4 million for 53 players)....I think he'd be an intriguing hire. Popp was also a runner-up in the Colts GM search last year. The Jets would be served well to bring him in for an interview.

01-09-2013, 03:37 PM	#6
SAR I is excitedly looking forward to December22, the last home game, The Rexecution Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 38,710	What the hell is a Jim Popp? No one is going to want this job. Scott Cohen will get it. Simple as that. SAR I

01-09-2013, 10:59 PM	#8
C Mart Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,304	@MMehtaNYDN: Jim Popp, GM of Montreal Alouettes in CFL, is believed to be on Jets GM radar as well, I'm told. He had been in mix for Panthers job #nyj @JasonLaCanfora: @MMehtaNYDN Popp has been contacted, yeah man. not sure of definite interview but thought of highly in that organization for good reason @MMehtaNYDN: So to recap expanded Jets GM search: Upcoming interviews for Jerry Angelo, Omar Khan, Brian Gaine, John Idzik. Jim Popp also on radar. #nyj @JasonLaCanfora: As @MMehtaNYDN notes, CFL GM Jim Popp likely to interview with Jets as well. Popp is very good. Runner up for Colts job last year...

01-09-2013, 11:01 PM	#9
C Mart Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,304	@JasonLaCanfora: Shahid Khan flew to Charlotte, near Popp's home, for lengthy interview for Jags job and Panthers met with him as well sources said

01-09-2013, 11:08 PM	#11
Megalomaniac All Pro Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,644	F*** it. Lets do it.

01-09-2013, 11:11 PM	#13
iahawkeyejet On Iowa All League Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,652	He also has a hockey mullet.

01-09-2013, 11:11 PM	#14
ozu in Section 135, Row 28. All League Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hoboken Posts: 3,922	People want a personnel guy. He's a personnel guy. I'd take him.

01-09-2013, 11:18 PM	#15
k.Rhodes25 All League Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,875	I heard that Popp wowed the Panthers and made it tough on them between him and Gentleman for the job. He was also a finalist for the Colts job last year. Maybe hes impressing teams but they are nervous about hiring a CFL guy?

01-09-2013, 11:21 PM	#17
ozu in Section 135, Row 28. All League Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hoboken Posts: 3,922	Dimitroff was a CFL guy as well but he left a lot younger. They had to find a ton of under the radar talent to stay a contender for 20 years.

01-09-2013, 11:32 PM	#18
Eckesg1 All Pro Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,352	There is a connection between Popp and the Jets Herb Zurkowsky ‏@HerbZurkowsky1 So now reports are surfacing #Als GM Jim Popp could be candidate for NY Jets. Brock Sunderland, Jets' scout, used to work for Montreal.

01-09-2013, 11:39 PM	#20
boxman GENO! Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 856	I think I could get behind this.