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07-02-2025
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Rick Spielman explains his new position in the Jets' front office
Rick Spielman has joined the front office of the New York Jets. Spielman, 62, was hired in a new position created which is called a senior football advisor. Considering the unknowns about something like that... what exactly Spielman does for the team is a pretty good question right about now. Spielman previously served as the Minnesota Vikings general manager from 2012 to 2021. With the Jets hiring Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey as their new head coach and general managers, respectively, Spielman is going to be there as a helping hand for that duo. Spielman clarified during an interview on a CBS Sports podcast that he will not have the final say in any decisions. Spielman explaining his new gig, in his own words, can be found in the clip below: New #Jets senior football advisor Rick Spielman confirmed to @ryanwilsonCBS that he will serve as a 'sounding board' in NY. HC Aaron Glenn & Darren Mougey are the 'final decision makers.' 🎥 'With The First Pick' Podcast @NFLonCBS #JetUp LINK: — Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) February 6, 2025 Where did Jets' Aaron Glenn finish in Assistant Coach of the Year Award voting? Jets' Aaron Rodgers should find 'fresh start' in 2025 Mekhi Becton explains culture difference between Jets, Eagles (video) This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Rick Spielman explains his new position in the Jets' front office
USA Today
07-02-2025
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Rick Spielman explains his new position in the Jets' front office
Rick Spielman has joined the front office of the New York Jets. Spielman, 62, was hired in a new position created which is called a senior football advisor. Considering the unknowns about something like that… what exactly Spielman does for the team is a pretty good question right about now. Spielman previously served as the Minnesota Vikings general manager from 2012 to 2021. With the Jets hiring Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey as their new head coach and general managers, respectively, Spielman is going to be there as a helping hand for that duo. Spielman clarified during an interview on a CBS Sports podcast that he will not have the final say in any decisions. Spielman explaining his new gig, in his own words, can be found in the clip below: New #Jets senior football advisor Rick Spielman confirmed to @ryanwilsonCBS that he will serve as a 'sounding board' in NY. HC Aaron Glenn & Darren Mougey are the 'final decision makers.' 🎥 'With The First Pick' Podcast @NFLonCBS #JetUp LINK: — Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) February 6, 2025
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07-02-2025
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Rick Spielman says he'll work in Jets' front office after helping them find their new coach and GM
Rick Spielman helped the New York Jets find their new coach and general manager. Now, he'll be part of their revamped front office. The former Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins general manager announced on his CBS Sports podcast Thursday that he'll serve as the team's senior football adviser. Spielman and former Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum assisted New York owner Woody Johnson in the franchise's two searches during the past few months. Spielman and Tannenbaum were part of The 33rd Team, a football media, analytics and consulting group founded in 2019 by Tannenbaum that helped identify and vet GM and coach candidates and coordinate interviews. The Jets recently hired Aaron Glenn as their coach and Darren Mougey as their GM, and both were introduced last Monday. 'Right now, my biggest project is trying to rebuild the football operation side of things,' Spielman told co-host Ryan Wilson on the 'With The First Pick' podcast. 'There's a lot of changes going on up there. I kind of feel honored and privileged that they called me to be part of it going forward.' Spielman said he'll work as 'a sounding board' for both Glenn and Mougey in his role with the team. Phil Savage, who previously served in the role of senior football adviser and was the interim GM after Joe Douglas was fired in November, will remain with the Jets as a consultant. 'I don't need to make the decisions," Spielman said. 'I don't want to make the decisions anymore, I really don't. I had my day in the sun, the good and the bad. What I enjoy the most is sharing experiences.' The 62-year-old Spielman served as the Vikings' general manager from 2012 to 2021 after working as the team's vice president of player personnel for six years. He was also the Dolphins' GM in 2004 and served as an adviser last year for the Washington Commanders in their GM and coaching searches. Spielman is the older brother of Chris Spielman, the former NFL linebacker and current Detroit executive who was among the 15 known candidates that interviewed for the Jets' GM job. Chris Spielman has been the special assistant to the president, CEO and chairperson for the Lions since 2021. ___ AP NFL: Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press
