Inside Look at Mike Maccagnan

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  1. 101GangGreen101

    101GangGreen101 2018 Thread of the Year Award Winner

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    Idzik failed in 2 consecutive drafts. He was overwhelmed. I'm evaluating Idzik over a 2 yr period - the 2 drafts in which only 1 or 2 picks out of about 19 have looked 1/2 way decent. He cut a number of players.
     
  2. jetfan59

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    I like that he has a scouting background because the Jets can't afford to keep missing in the draft. Hopefully the team can find a competent cap guy to handle the contracts.
     
  3. LongIslandBlitz

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    I read that he has been freinds with Marrone since there days with the London Monarchs,who goes out of there way to make that up?That's not breaking news
     
  4. 74

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    Lol. I went to a Monarchs game when I was a kid. Wonder if they were there.
     
  5. LongIslandBlitz

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    Marrone was a linemen and he worked in the scouting department and recruted Marrone
     
  6. 74

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    He must be very talented
     
  7. LongIslandBlitz

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    That just made we wonder,that was in 1991 I belive the article said, how old is this guy Maccalagn?That's gonna suck to say the name Maccalagn all the time
     
  8. bandwagon

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    Can someone remind me again why we got rid of the last guy if this is the guy to replace him? I mean, if track records mean anything...
     
  9. ConcordeChops

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    Matt Millen / Tom Cable tandem or GTFO
     
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  10. bandwagon

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    It won't fit on a billboard.
     
  11. NYJalltheway

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    In Mac we trust?
    Short, simple.
     
  12. xxedge72x

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    No.

    (filler)
     
  13. LongIslandBlitz

    LongIslandBlitz Well-Known Member

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    I've never seen a GM candidate who's background info is so tough to find,its like the guy doesn't exist except on paper
     
  14. hornblower

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    If we are going to hire this gentleman could someone tell me how to pronounce his name. The Irish way is McCann but I am prepared to learn a new way if he is hired.
     
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    Old people eat dinner really early.
     
  16. NYJalltheway

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    Not a big deal, but you don't need the 10 character minimum anymore, if you didn't know.

    I believe it's either "Mcain" or "Macainin"
    I don't think any of these are right. https://www.howtopronounce.com/italian/maccagnan/

    Great question. We need to get to the bottom of this lol.
     
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  17. IIMeanDeanII

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    I can't even find a picture of this guy. Secrets, secrets are no fun.
     
  18. NYJalltheway

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    Reminds me of Idzik. When we hired him I looked all over. He didn't even have a wikipedia page then.
     
  19. SexyRexy11

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    I find it interesting that by bringing in Maccagnan, we will essentially be receiving all of the Texans' draft preparation and insights..
     
  20. NYJalltheway

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    An expert on CBS Sports Radio just said his name as "Macanny," or "Macaignin". It's so hard to tell.
     

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