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Jets complete G.M. interview with ESPN analyst Louis Riddick
The Jets announced they have completed an interview with Louis Riddick for the team’s General Manager position.
Riddick, 55, currently is an NFL and college football analyst for ESPN and ABC. Before joining ESPN in 2013, Riddick worked in the front office of the Commanders and Eagles.
Riddick, who interviewed for the G.M. openings of the Lions and the Texans in 2020, is the third candidate to interview for the Jets’ post. The team also has completed interviews with former Falcons G.M. Thomas Dimitroff and former Titans G.M. Jon Robinson.
Riddick started his NFL career as a pro scout with Washington from 2001-04. The team promoted Riddick to director of pro personnel, and he held that position from 2005-07. Riddick then joined the Eagles as a scout in 2008, moved to assistant director of pro personnel in 2009 and was promoted to Philadelphia’s director of pro personnel from 2010-13.
Riddick had a seven-year playing career in the NFL with the Falcons (1992, ’96), Browns (1993-95) and Raiders (1998).
Jets Chairman Woody Johnson is leading the searches for a General Manager and head coach. He hired The 33rd Team in a support role to help identify and vet candidates in addition to coordinating interviews. Phil Savage and Jeff Ulbrich are serving as the team’s interim General Manager and head coach, respectively.
The New York Jets have completed their interview with ESPN analyst Louis Riddick for their vacant General Manager position. Riddick, who has been with ESPN since 2013, has a wealth of experience in the NFL as both a player and front office executive.
During his interview with the Jets, Riddick reportedly impressed team ownership and executives with his knowledge of personnel evaluation, salary cap management, and overall football acumen. Riddick has been a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion in the NFL, and his potential hiring would be a step in the right direction for the Jets organization.
While no official decision has been made yet, Riddick is considered a top candidate for the Jets’ G.M. position. His experience and expertise could be just what the team needs to turn things around and build a successful and competitive roster for the future.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Jets’ search for a new General Manager and the potential hiring of Louis Riddick.
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