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Mike Tannenbaum (born February 14, 1969 in New York City, New York)[1] is a professional American football executive, currently serving as the general manager for the New York Jets of the National Football League.[2]
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Career
Cleveland Browns
Tannenbaum worked in the Cleveland Browns' personnel department acting as an assistant under Bill Belichick.[1]
New Orleans Saints
Tannenbaum worked as an intern in the New Orleans Saints personnel department while he attended law school[1] In 1996, he worked for the team as a player personnel assistant.[1]
New York Jets
Tannenbaum was hired by the New York Jets on February 19, 1997 as the Director of Player Contract Negotiations.[1] Over the years, Tannenbaum served in numerous administrative positions with the team including Senior Vice President of Football Operations and Assistant General Manager.
Tannenbaum succeeded Terry Bradway as the team's new general manager in 2006.[3] Tannenbaum has become well known for his aggressive nature when it comes to adding talent to the roster.[4]
Tannenbaum signed a contract extension with the team through 2014.[5]
Education
Tannenbaum graduated from Needham High School in Needham, Massachusetts in 1987.[1] He received a degree in accounting and a minor in sports management from the University of Massachusetts.[1] He then graduated cum laude from Tulane University Law School where he earned his certificate in sports law.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h 1997 NFL Yearbook: New York Jets. CWC Sports, Inc.. 1997. p. 14.
- ^ http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6861314/is-new-york-jets-gm-mike-tannenbaum-prepping-another-august-surprise
- ^ Associated Press (February 7, 2006), "Jets to replace GM Bradway with Tannenbaum", ESPN.com (ESPN), archived from the original on November 5, 2010, http://www.webcitation.org/5u1osIwYJ, retrieved November 5, 2010
- ^ O'Connor, Ian (September 13, 2010), "Mike Tannenbaum goes for broke", ESPNNewYork.com (ESPN), archived from the original on November 5, 2010, http://www.webcitation.org/5u1oGpNwo, retrieved November 5, 2010
- ^ Cimini, Rich (July 31, 2010), "Jets' Ryan, Tannenbaum get extensions", ESPNNewYork.com (ESPN), archived from the original on November 5, 2010, http://www.webcitation.org/5u1oeEe7L, retrieved November 5, 2010
Preceded by
Terry BradwayNew York Jets General Manager
2006–presentSucceeded by
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AffiliationsLeague: National Football League • Conference: American Football Conference • Division: East Division • Radio: WEPNSeasons (51) 1960s-1970s 1980s-1990s 2000s-2010s New York Titans / Jets General Managers Categories:- Tulane University alumni
- Tulane University Law School alumni
- University of Massachusetts Amherst alumni
- Living people
- National Football League general managers
- New York Jets executives
- 1969 births
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