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Here's some interesting information on Mike Maccagnan, from Jeff Darlington:
Now that deal between Mike Maccagnan & Jets has been reached (the guy they’ve wanted since the start), allow me to explain how it happened.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) January 13, 2015
Charlie Casserly targeted Maccagnan at start of this process. Casserly has known Maccagnan since early 90s when Maccagnan started as intern.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) January 13, 2015
Casserly was not present for Maccagnan interview. Ron Wolf, Jets’ other consultant, conducted it. Wolf immediately came away impressed.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) January 13, 2015
With Wolf and Casserly both on board to endorse Maccagnan to ownership, the Jets still continued their due diligence for a thorough search.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) January 13, 2015
Maccagnan, though, wasn’t simply going to take job. Not his style. He wanted to make sure scouting dep’t would be sufficiently supported.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) January 13, 2015
Ultimately, Jets proved ready to support Maccagnan, known in league circles as a true grinder and respected as a cerebral, hard worker.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) January 13, 2015
When I saw Maccagnan wants scouting dep’t to be sufficiently supported, it means he wanted proper resources invested in the crew he’ll hire.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) January 14, 2015
Maccagnan isn’t going to wow anyone with words or charm. That’s not him. Better ways to describe him: Logical, focused, rational, smart.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) January 14, 2015
Here is what others have said about Maccagnan. I'm very excited. Hopefully his comment about the scouting department means overhauls are coming. They're badly needed.