The New York Jets are unlikely to hire a new head coach or general manager until the end of the season. But, they can get a head start.

The Jets have retained Tannenbaum's company, The 33rd Team, with former Vikings GM Rick Spielman set to work on the search as well.

Mike Tannenbaum, who served as Gang Green's general manager from 2006-2012, and his "NFL technology and media company," The 33rd Team, will assist in New York's hiring process, the Jets announced Monday.

The Jets are turning to their past for help in plotting their future. The team is hiring The 33rd Team, which was founded by former Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum, to help the team identify, vet and coordinate candidates and interviews for their open GM and head coaching jobs,

The New York Jets have fired general manager Joe Douglas, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.

The Jets took the first step in their searches for a general manager and head coach. Chairman Woody Johnson will lead the process and has hired The 33rd Team in a support role to help identify and vet candidates in addition to coordinate interviews.

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson fired Joe Douglas on Tuesday, signifying the need for the team to go in an entirely different direction. Douglas made some solid picks over his tenure with the team,

Gang Green has hired The 33rd Team, founded by former Jets General manager and senior vice president of football operations Mike Tannenbaum, to help them find candidates for their general manager and coaching vacancies, according to sources.

The New York Jets dismissed Joe Douglas as general manager more than a week ago. However, because the team went into their bye right after, we’ve only now started to gear reactions to the news. Douglas had a lot of support from Gang Green’s locker room despite being fired.