Jets Interview Former Pitt Panthers Player for GM Job

Title: Jets Interview Former Pitt Panthers Player for GM Job The New York Jets are interviewing former Pitt Panthers player Louis Riddick for their vacant general manager position. Riddick is one of several candidates, alongside Jon Robinson and Thomas Dimitroff, being considered for the role. The Jets dismissed their previous general manager, Joe Douglas, after a disappointing 3-8 start to the season. Jets chairman Woody Johnson is overseeing the search for both a new general manager and head coach, following the firing of Robert Saleh. Phil Savage is currently serving as the interim general manager, while Jeff Ulbrich is the interim head coach. This marks Riddick's fourth interview for a general manager position, having previously interviewed with the Lions, Texans, and Steelers. Riddick, originally from Pennsylvania, played as a running back and later transitioned to safety during his college career at Pitt. After being drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 1991, Riddick had a decade-long career in the NFL with multiple teams. Post-playing career, Riddick worked in various front office roles, including pro scout and director of personnel for teams like the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles. Riddick has been involved with ESPN as an NFL Front Office Insider and contributes to their coverage of the NFL Draft and college football.

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Original Article Author: Dominic Campbell