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The word has been NFL Jerseys Cheap and Authentic Online circulating for weeks now around the NFL that John Idzik is out as the general manager of the Jets. This week, it became clear Idzik will be fired Monday when it surfaced Jets owner Woody Johnson has lined up Charley Casserly to serve as a consultant in the rebuilding of his franchise.

Now, the question is: Where do the Jets go from here?

This is unlike two years ago when Idzik was hired. Back then, the Jets job was unattractive because of Johnson's insistence on keeping Rex Ryan as coach, a bad salary cap situation and Johnson's desire to trade Darrelle Revis.

This time around, the Jets' job looks like a good one. The new GM is going to be able to hire a coach, have more than $40 million in salary cap space that needs to be spent to hit the CBA stated minimum and possibly a top 5 draft pick.

After speaking with a number of league executives, agents and observers, I have come up with a list of possible candidates. I divided the list up into categories.

The hot names

These are the guys everyone will be calling:

Nick Caserio, the Director of Player Personnel for the PatriotsAP

Chris Ballard, Chiefs director of player personnel: No one's name comes up more than Ballard's when you ask people about talent evaluators. Tampa Bay was interested in him last year.

Nick Caserio, Patriots director of player personnel: Some question whether he would leave New England to go to the rival Jets. But he interviewed with the Dolphins last year before turning down their offer.

Lake Dawson, Titans VP of player personnel: He has been a candidate for several jobs and actually turned the Dolphins GM job last year, reportedly because Miami would not give him full control.

Ryan Pace, Saints director of player personnel: The Saints denied the Dolphins permission to interview Pace last year for their GM opening. Saints GM Mickey Loomis called Pace "our secret."

Duke Tobin, Bengals director of player personnel: The Bengals have assembled a very talented roster that is heading to the playoffs again. Tobin played a big role in that.

Worth another look

Before hiring Idzik, the Jets talked to a number of candidates. Here are a few that the Jets could revisit this time:

Eric DeCosta, Ravens assistant GM: He was one of the first calls the Jets made in 2013, but he passed on even interviewing. He is the heir apparent to Ozzie Newsome in Baltimore and seems content to wait. Bereswill

Brian Gaine, Texans director of pro personnel: A former Jets player and scout, Gaine is from Rockland County and this would be a homecoming job for him. A Bill Parcells disciple, Gaine was a finalist for the Dolphins job last year.

Tom Gamble, Eagles VP of https://www.dojerseyscheap.com/" class="TyTxtSmlC">cheap jerseys player personnel: Gamble was one of the first candidates interviewed in 2013. He played a role in the 49ers turnaround and is now finding players for Chip Kelly. Many believe he will join Jim Harbaugh if Harbaughtakes an NFL nfl store coaching job.

Tom Heckert, Broncos director of pro personnel: Former Browns GM took his name out of the running with the Jets in 2013 because he wanted to hire his own coach. Has been John Elway's right hand man in Denver. Must answer questions about a 2013 DUI arrest.

Omar Khan, Steelers director of football administration: The runner up to Idzik in 2013, the 37 year old also interviewed in Miami last year. Khan is Pittsburgh's chief contract negotiator. The Jets might want to avoid hiring someone without a personnel background after the Idzik experience.

Former GMs

For some reason general managers rarely get second chances in the NFL.

Scot McCloughlan, personnel consultant: As 49ers GM, he laid a foundation for the team's recent success. He went to the Seahawks in 2010 and played a huge role in building their roster. Seen as one of the best talent evaluators in the sport, but he has battled a drinking problem.

Scott Pioli, Falcons assistant GM: The former Chiefs GM is a New York native who worked for the Jets under Bill Parcells, his father in law. His time in Kansas City was marked by off field drama and paranoia in the building, but he left a solid roster behind.