Mike Tannenbaum
Mike Tannenbaum
Mike Tannenbaum is a professional American football executive, who is currently the Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the Miami Dolphins. Prior to that, he served as the general manager for the New York Jets of the National Football League...
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Our intention all along was to have Chad remain with the Jets and we never wavered from that. Chad is a courageous and talented leader. Throughout this process, he put the interests of the team ahead of his own, enabling us to reach an agreement on terms beneficial to both parties.
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Kevin was a tremendous player for the Jets and we are appreciative of his contributions both on and off the field for the organization.
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He's been throwing. He's the same Chad we've all known since 2000. He's making good progress according to all our medical people. Whether or not he plays will be a coaching decision.
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Our attention all along was to have Chad remain with the Jets. We never wavered from that.
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I get confidence through preparation. I feel great about our preparation. At the end of the day, you have to do what's best for your time. We'll be prepared.
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He has played in two championship games and a Super Bowl, and that experience will be an asset to the Jets.
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I had a great conversation with him. It was a private conversation, but he was very happy for me.
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I look at the entire draft process as an opportunity.
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I look at it more as experience than youth, being in the league now for 11 years. I'm approaching this job with all the energy in the world.
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By franchising John, it speaks volumes about what type of player we feel he is, and we stand behind our decision, with the full realization that at this point in time it is in the best interest of the club from both a financial and competitive standpoint.
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In 2005, he displayed the versatility that we knew he possessed when he signed with the Jets. His leadership skills and high level of play provide us flexibility along the interior of the offensive line.
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I know there's a lot of speculation out there. I can't sit here and comment on any specific situation. We'll see what opportunities are presented to us. I won't rule anything in or anything out.
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I know we're not going to take a kicker or punter. Outside of that, I think any position will be looked at thoroughly.
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The franchise tag is one of the resources we have to protect ourselves in a competitive league. By franchising John, it speaks volumes about what type of player we feel he is, and we stand behind our decision, with the full realization that at this point in time, it is in the best interest of the club, from both a financial and competitive standpoint.