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SouthTown · 01-14-2013, 08:21 PM

Sleeper Candidate

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
Keep hearing former Broncos GM Ted Sundquist was particularly impressive last Thursday when interviewing for Jets GM job. Sleeper candidate.

McGinley · 01-14-2013, 08:22 PM

We darkhorse nation?

SouthTown · 01-14-2013, 08:22 PM

Thoughts on Ted Sundquist? Could this be our guy?

SouthTown · 01-14-2013, 08:23 PM

Carl Mathew Theodore "Ted" Sundquist II (born May 1, 1962) is an American football player, manager and commentator. He spent sixteen years working in the National Football League for the Denver Broncos franchise. Sundquist was hired in 1992 as the Player Personnel Assistant, and two years later promoted to Director of College Scouting. In 2001, Pat Bowlen promoted Sundquist to General Manager.
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Sundquist was born in Houston, Texas and attended Spring Woods High School in Houston, Texas, where he played football, and was a teammate of future Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens.
College football

Sundquist graduated in 1984 from of the United States Air Force Academy, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado where he played fullback for the Falcon football team. He was team captain in 1983. The Falcons had bowl victories over Vanderbilt (1982 Hall of Fame Bowl) & Mississippi (1983 Independence Bowl) while Sundquist was on the team. Sundquist returned to Air Force as an assistant coach in 1989, and named head coach of the United States Air Force Academy Prep School from 1990 to 1992.

Bobsled

During his posting in Berlin, Sundquist trained for and became a member of the 1984-1988 U.S. National Bobsled Team. Sundquist competed in the 1988 Olympic trials, but they were cut short due to a shoulder injury.[1]
NFL executive

Denver Broncos
Sundquist joined the Broncos in 1993 as a scout as Player Personnel Assistant (1992-1994), Director of Scouting from 1995-2001 and then promoted to General Manager.
At the age of 33 Sundquist served as College Scouting Director and was in that role during the Broncos' back-to-back Super Bowl wins in 1997 and 1998. He supervised pro and college scouting, and was responsible for salary cap and contract analysis. Sundquist was promoted to GM in 2002 by owner Pat Bowlen after being pursued by both the Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons organizations. He was also a finalist for the President position with the Seattle Seahawks in 2004. He started at GM with five consecutive winning seasons, a franchise record. Sundquist left the Broncos following a 7-9 record in 2007 Denver Broncos season.[1]

Recruited athletes
During his tenure, Sundquist helped Denver land players such as John Lynch, Daniel Graham, Al Wilson, John Mobley, Brandon Marshall, Mike Anderson, Olandis Gary, Clinton Portis (WAS), Reggie Hayward (JAX), Trevor Pryce (BAL), Brian Griese (TB), Deltha O'Neal (NE), and Nick Harris (DET). Sundquist was known[by whom?] for being one of the more active GMs in player acquisition through drafting, signing free agents and trades.
Under Sundquist, the Broncos became one of the league's most active traders. His most notable move came just before the 2004 season, when he dealt star running back Clinton Portis to the Washington Redskins in exchange for cornerback Champ Bailey, another to obtain Dre Bly from the Detroit Lions, and a No. 2 draft pick that turned out to be Tatum Bell. He also engineered a 2006 draft-day deal with St. Louis allowing Denver to move from the No. 29 overall pick to No. 11, where they selected Vanderbilt quarterback Jay Cutler. As a result, Sundquist's GM term was the start of a franchise-record five consecutive winning seasons. [1]

Post-Broncos career
In the 2008-2009 football season, Sundquist worked as an expert analyst and editorial commentator with Profootballtalk.com.[2] Also, in early 2009, Sundquist was mentioned in several general manager searches across the National Football League, and it was reported that he was interested in interviewing with Cleveland Cleveland Browns for their open General Manager position.[3]

persiussa · 01-14-2013, 08:32 PM

This is the right move. Make it happen jets.

SouthTown · 01-14-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by persiussa

This is the right move. Make it happen jets.

Based on what exactly?

persiussa · 01-14-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthTown

Based on what exactly?

His track record in Denver.

Seth · 01-14-2013, 08:39 PM

He seems to have a very successful track record. I would certainly choose him over Angelo or Cohen.

Joe W. Namath · 01-14-2013, 08:40 PM

He was on the bobsled team. Hire this guy.

Ron Swanson · 01-14-2013, 08:41 PM

He'd absolutely be better than Angelo.

Seth · 01-14-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Swanson

He'd absolutely be better than Angelo.

That is not saying much, Angelo is a bum. None the less, he would be a very good hire.

JetFuel · 01-14-2013, 08:42 PM

Check out his website

http://tedsundquist38.com/

lamont_jordan_rules · 01-14-2013, 08:43 PM

Anyone who was almost Olympic bobsledder until he last minute penningtonned his shoulder deserves to be GM for the NYJ

Ljr

C Mart · 01-14-2013, 08:44 PM

@RUSSLANDE: @AdamSchefter - Sundquist is a very smart football man with outstanding character. Would be a great choice for Jets.

King P · 01-14-2013, 08:44 PM

He has an impressive track record. the problem is that I'm skeptical about hiring ex-GM's.

If they are so good, why did aren't they still employed?

Magnus · 01-14-2013, 08:46 PM

So why didn't he get a second interview?

Woody56 · 01-14-2013, 08:46 PM

Of all the guys left, he is probably my favorite candidate.

Seth · 01-14-2013, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King P

He has an impressive track record. the problem is that I'm skeptical about hiring ex-GM's.

If they are so good, why did aren't they still employed?

This individual had only one losing season ever as GM. He was pursued by the Browns before they hired Heckert, but he turned them down supposedly.

Eckesg1 · 01-14-2013, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King P

He has an impressive track record. the problem is that I'm skeptical about hiring ex-GM's.

If they are so good, why did aren't they still employed?

In Sundquist's case he was part of the transference when Elway took over the team. He was like Mike Shanahan in that case.

persiussa · 01-14-2013, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King P

He has an impressive track record. the problem is that I'm skeptical about hiring ex-GM's.

If they are so good, why did aren't they still employed?

He was let go at the same time as shanahan so Denver could start a whole new regime.

01-14-2013, 08:21 PM	#1
SouthTown Veteran Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,073	Ted Sundquist Sleeper Candidate Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter Keep hearing former Broncos GM Ted Sundquist was particularly impressive last Thursday when interviewing for Jets GM job. Sleeper candidate.

01-14-2013, 08:22 PM	#2
McGinley We Know Geno All Pro Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 7,467	We darkhorse nation?

01-14-2013, 08:23 PM	#4
SouthTown Veteran Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,073	Carl Mathew Theodore "Ted" Sundquist II (born May 1, 1962) is an American football player, manager and commentator. He spent sixteen years working in the National Football League for the Denver Broncos franchise. Sundquist was hired in 1992 as the Player Personnel Assistant, and two years later promoted to Director of College Scouting. In 2001, Pat Bowlen promoted Sundquist to General Manager. Contents [hide] Sundquist was born in Houston, Texas and attended Spring Woods High School in Houston, Texas, where he played football, and was a teammate of future Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens. College football Sundquist graduated in 1984 from of the United States Air Force Academy, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado where he played fullback for the Falcon football team. He was team captain in 1983. The Falcons had bowl victories over Vanderbilt (1982 Hall of Fame Bowl) & Mississippi (1983 Independence Bowl) while Sundquist was on the team. Sundquist returned to Air Force as an assistant coach in 1989, and named head coach of the United States Air Force Academy Prep School from 1990 to 1992. Bobsled During his posting in Berlin, Sundquist trained for and became a member of the 1984-1988 U.S. National Bobsled Team. Sundquist competed in the 1988 Olympic trials, but they were cut short due to a shoulder injury.[1] NFL executive Denver Broncos Sundquist joined the Broncos in 1993 as a scout as Player Personnel Assistant (1992-1994), Director of Scouting from 1995-2001 and then promoted to General Manager. At the age of 33 Sundquist served as College Scouting Director and was in that role during the Broncos' back-to-back Super Bowl wins in 1997 and 1998. He supervised pro and college scouting, and was responsible for salary cap and contract analysis. Sundquist was promoted to GM in 2002 by owner Pat Bowlen after being pursued by both the Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons organizations. He was also a finalist for the President position with the Seattle Seahawks in 2004. He started at GM with five consecutive winning seasons, a franchise record. Sundquist left the Broncos following a 7-9 record in 2007 Denver Broncos season.[1] Recruited athletes During his tenure, Sundquist helped Denver land players such as John Lynch, Daniel Graham, Al Wilson, John Mobley, Brandon Marshall, Mike Anderson, Olandis Gary, Clinton Portis (WAS), Reggie Hayward (JAX), Trevor Pryce (BAL), Brian Griese (TB), Deltha O'Neal (NE), and Nick Harris (DET). Sundquist was known[by whom?] for being one of the more active GMs in player acquisition through drafting, signing free agents and trades. Under Sundquist, the Broncos became one of the league's most active traders. His most notable move came just before the 2004 season, when he dealt star running back Clinton Portis to the Washington Redskins in exchange for cornerback Champ Bailey, another to obtain Dre Bly from the Detroit Lions, and a No. 2 draft pick that turned out to be Tatum Bell. He also engineered a 2006 draft-day deal with St. Louis allowing Denver to move from the No. 29 overall pick to No. 11, where they selected Vanderbilt quarterback Jay Cutler. As a result, Sundquist's GM term was the start of a franchise-record five consecutive winning seasons. [1] Post-Broncos career In the 2008-2009 football season, Sundquist worked as an expert analyst and editorial commentator with Profootballtalk.com.[2] Also, in early 2009, Sundquist was mentioned in several general manager searches across the National Football League, and it was reported that he was interested in interviewing with Cleveland Cleveland Browns for their open General Manager position.[3]

01-14-2013, 08:32 PM	#5
persiussa All League Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,505	This is the right move. Make it happen jets.

01-14-2013, 08:39 PM	#8
Seth One does not simply learn to butt fumble instantaneously. Practice Squad Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 261	He seems to have a very successful track record. I would certainly choose him over Angelo or Cohen.

01-14-2013, 08:40 PM	#9
Joe W. Namath Darrell Bevell for HC in 2014. All Pro Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 7,825	He was on the bobsled team. Hire this guy.

01-14-2013, 08:41 PM	#10
Ron Swanson Rookie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 741	He'd absolutely be better than Angelo.

01-14-2013, 08:42 PM	#12
JetFuel All League Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,871	Check out his website http://tedsundquist38.com/

01-14-2013, 08:43 PM	#13
lamont_jordan_rules Can't Wait To See Marty Mornhinweg's Offense! Hall of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Atlanta via NJ Posts: 6,241	Anyone who was almost Olympic bobsledder until he last minute penningtonned his shoulder deserves to be GM for the NYJ Ljr

01-14-2013, 08:44 PM	#14
C Mart Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,304	@RUSSLANDE: @AdamSchefter - Sundquist is a very smart football man with outstanding character. Would be a great choice for Jets.

01-14-2013, 08:44 PM	#15
King P Rookie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NY Posts: 870	He has an impressive track record. the problem is that I'm skeptical about hiring ex-GM's. If they are so good, why did aren't they still employed?

01-14-2013, 08:46 PM	#16
Magnus Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,755	So why didn't he get a second interview?

01-14-2013, 08:46 PM	#17
Woody56 Purifying myself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka All League Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,067	Of all the guys left, he is probably my favorite candidate.