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Seth · 01-10-2013, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Swanson

Why do you guys want a guy from the CFL over an upcoming guy like Gamble (Idc if he didn't interview well, his resume says it all), Gaine, Seahawks guy, Dorsey, etc.

Because he has an eye for talent and that is a skill that can adapt to any league. He finds great talent among scrubs, imagine what he could do in the NFL. It is high risk, high reward but it is exactly what this franchise needs.

bullitt929 · 01-10-2013, 10:49 PM

Reading this thread, I think I've got it figured out. If you've got any competence as a potential GM, you'd never take the Jet job. So if you're willing to take it, then by definition you're incompetent.

I think Groucho Marx covered this a long time ago: "I would never want to belong to a club that would have me as a member."

pcola · 01-10-2013, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt929

Reading this thread, I think I've got it figured out. If you've got any competence as a potential GM, you'd never take the Jet job. So if you're willing to take it, then by definition you're incompetent.

I think Groucho Marx covered this a long time ago: "I would never want to belong to a club that would have me as a member."

Good point. I was thinking the same thing. It's a sad little world we are living in.

bullitt929 · 01-10-2013, 10:59 PM

Hmmmm. Then there's Paul Simon: "Still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest."

SONNY WERBLIN · 01-10-2013, 11:02 PM

It's Jim Popp, but I keep seeing Jim Poop. That's bad karma.

Ron Swanson · 01-10-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth

Because he has an eye for talent and that is a skill that can adapt to any league. He finds great talent among scrubs, imagine what he could do in the NFL. It is high risk, high reward but it is exactly what this franchise needs.

So then we might as well bring in the GM of the UFL champion as well for an interview... and the AFL too if it still existed, right?

Seth · 01-10-2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Swanson

So then we might as well bring in the GM of the UFL champion as well for an interview... and the AFL too if it still existed, right?

Except Popp has been well regraded by several teams, and nearly snagged the Panthers job. You know who started off in the CFL and is now one of the best GM's in the league? Thomas Dimitroff.

Beerfish · 01-10-2013, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Swanson

So then we might as well bring in the GM of the UFL champion as well for an interview... and the AFL too if it still existed, right?

You bring in good football people with sound principles, a good plan and a track record of success.

escamoter2 · 01-10-2013, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Swanson

Why do you guys want a guy from the CFL over an upcoming guy like Gamble (Idc if he didn't interview well, his resume says it all), Gaine, Seahawks guy, Dorsey, etc.

How up and coming is he? (serious question) he's been around a long time in different capacities and nobody has offered him a GM job. How bad can somebody with his resume possibly be in every interview?

Seth · 01-10-2013, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by escamoter2

How up and coming is he? (serious question) he's been around a long time in different capacities and nobody has offered him a GM job. How bad can somebody with his resume possibly be in every interview?

He was actually very close to getting the Panthers job. It was only because Accorsi was a consultant that he pushed for a Giant.

escamoter2 · 01-10-2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth

He was actually very close to getting the Panthers job. It was only because Accorsi was a consultant that he pushed for a Giant.

Where did u see that Gamble came in second? I think u are speculating.

Seth · 01-10-2013, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by escamoter2

Where did u see that Gamble came in second? I think u are speculating.

I was referring to Popp and nope I forget whose but someone tweeted this was the case.

BamaJets · 01-10-2013, 11:29 PM

Gamble blows. everyone knows that. polian gave him the thumbs up. oh well

escamoter2 · 01-10-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth

I was referring to Popp and nope I forget whose but someone tweeted this was the case.

Oh. Popp I read somewhere. Sorry, didn't realize you were supporting my Popp comments. Thought you were saying Gamble had a shot when every report keeps saying he's horrible in the interviews. I don't even see how that is possible unless he has an attitude problem.
I don't trust reporters regarding the NFL that much except for Jay Glazer.

Seth · 01-10-2013, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by escamoter2

Oh. Popp I read somewhere. Sorry, didn't realize you were supporting my Popp comments. Thought you were saying Gamble had a shot when every report keeps saying he's horrible in the interviews. I don't even see how that is possible unless he has an attitude problem.

I have been a Popp supporter before he interviewed for the position. I really hope either he or KHANNNNNN! gets the position.

JetsFanatic · 01-11-2013, 12:51 AM

The more I read about him, the more I like Popp.

Ron Swanson · 01-11-2013, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Seth

Except Popp has been well regraded by several teams, and nearly snagged the Panthers job. You know who started off in the CFL and is now one of the best GM's in the league? Thomas Dimitroff.

He was a scout in the CFL 20 years ago, and had about 6 NFL Jobs proving himself in between!

Sourceworx · 01-11-2013, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Seth

I was referring to Popp and nope I forget whose but someone tweeted this was the case.

Accorsi is reportedly a big fan of Jim Popp. So is Steve Mariucci.

He almost got the GM job in Indy last year as well as almost getting the one in Carolina. So others consider him to be a viable candidate.

BamaJets · 01-11-2013, 06:32 AM

if you don't want the Jets job you are scared, sackless excuse for an executive. We don't need some lazy punk who is scared of a challenge. I don't know about you, but I like to get my hands into things and work hard. A legit GM candidate does that, not show hesitation about a job that requires you to build a roster, get good coaches, maintain the cap, etc. That is part of the job description of an NFL GM. Can't handle it, GTFO Mr. Candidate

Bring in Popp for another interview. we need to learn more about him. Enough of this Gamble guy ... if he had any juice, the man would have a job by now. There were quite a few GM openings and this guy has nada so far. Nothing to see here

TechJet · 01-11-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by boxman

I think I could get behind this.

You already know what time it is, I am entertaining the idea!

01-11-2013, 06:32 AM	#159
BamaJets Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,777	if you don't want the Jets job you are scared, sackless excuse for an executive. We don't need some lazy punk who is scared of a challenge. I don't know about you, but I like to get my hands into things and work hard. A legit GM candidate does that, not show hesitation about a job that requires you to build a roster, get good coaches, maintain the cap, etc. That is part of the job description of an NFL GM. Can't handle it, GTFO Mr. Candidate Bring in Popp for another interview. we need to learn more about him. Enough of this Gamble guy ... if he had any juice, the man would have a job by now. There were quite a few GM openings and this guy has nada so far. Nothing to see here Last edited by BamaJets; 01-11-2013 at 06:35 AM.

01-10-2013, 10:49 PM	#142
bullitt929 Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,119	Reading this thread, I think I've got it figured out. If you've got any competence as a potential GM, you'd never take the Jet job. So if you're willing to take it, then by definition you're incompetent. I think Groucho Marx covered this a long time ago: "I would never want to belong to a club that would have me as a member."

01-10-2013, 10:59 PM	#144
bullitt929 Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,119	Hmmmm. Then there's Paul Simon: "Still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest."

01-10-2013, 11:02 PM	#145
SONNY WERBLIN Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,355	It's Jim Popp, but I keep seeing Jim Poop. That's bad karma.

01-10-2013, 11:29 PM	#153
BamaJets Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,777	Gamble blows. everyone knows that. polian gave him the thumbs up. oh well

01-11-2013, 12:51 AM	#156
JetsFanatic When you listen to the fans, you sit with the fans! Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,932	The more I read about him, the more I like Popp.