Report: Tannenbaum, Spielman to help Jets' GM, coach search

The New York Jets are turning to a familiar face to help them find a new general manager and head coach.

Former Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum's football media and technology company, The 33rd Team, will advise the franchise with data analysis and experience in its hunt for a new GM and coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Rick Spielman, former general manager of the Minnesota Vikings, joins Tannenbaum as co-leader of the project.

It's not yet clear whether Tannenbaum and Spielman will participate in interviews, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini, though they will check candidates' references.

Jets ownership will make the final decision on the next general manager and head coach, Cimini adds.

Tannenbaum served as Jets GM from 2006-12, and the team produced a 57-55 record during his tenure. New York made the postseason in three of those years, including AFC title game appearances in 2009 and 2010. The Jets haven't earned a playoff berth since, and they fired Tannenbaum after a 6-10 campaign in 2012.

The Jets fired general manager Joe Douglas last week after falling to 3-8, having already terminated head coach Robert Saleh in the wake of their 2-3 start. Phil Savage is serving as the interim general manager while Jeff Ulbrich is the interim head coach.