MIAMI - Former New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum is returning to the AFC East, this time with the Miami Dolphins, wh

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MIAMI - Former New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum is returning to the AFC East, this time with the Miami Dolphins, who have shaken up their power structure yet again. Paul Posluszny Jersey .Tannenbaum will take over the Dolphins football operations beginning Feb. 1, the team said Tuesday. General manager Dennis Hickey will report to Tannenbaum, while coach Joe Philbin will continue reporting directly to owner Stephen Ross.Tannenbaum was with the Jets from 1997 until 2012, when he was fired after seven seasons as GM. He worked the past two years as a sports agent before accepting Ross offer.It was a hard decision from the standpoint that my business is going really well, but football is in my blood, Tannenbaum said. I spent two years away from it and missed it dearly. I missed the competition. I missed getting in a foxhole with a bunch of people who are committed to a cause.Tannenbaum began working as a consultant to Ross in August, specializing in sports science and analytics.I am excited that Mike Tannenbaum has joined the organization full time, Ross said in a statement. He is an experienced executive and leader that understands all facets of the sports landscape. During his time as a consultant this past season, I was able to see his impact firsthand through his commitment and passion for innovation and using every possible avenue to find competitive edges.Tannenbaums hiring as executive vice-president of football operations represents the latest leadership change for the ever-floundering Dolphins. They havent been to the post-season since 2008, havent won a playoff game since 2000 and havent reached the Super Bowl since the 1984 season.Hickey became general manager a year ago, and the team has had seven coaches since 2004. Philbins job was in jeopardy after Miami finished this season 8-8, but hell return for a fourth year.Tannenbaum said Hickey will continue to have final say regarding the roster and draft. Tannenbaum said his goal is to help by focusing on the big picture.Im a collaborative decision-maker, and I know well get the best result with everyones input, Tannenbaum said. Dennis Hickey and Joe Philbin have done a really good job. Theyre organized, they care deeply, and Im excited to help them.Still, the change means less authority for Hickey, who received mostly good grades for his work in 2014. His highest-profile acquisitions — tackle JaWuan James and receiver Jarvis Landry in the draft, and tackle Branden Albert in free agency — made significant contributions.Miami was in playoff contention each of the past two seasons before fading in December. Tannenbaum said hes encouraged by the talent pool and the improvement of quarterback Ryan Tannehill.I dont think were far away, Tannenbaum said. I dont think this is a rebuild by any stretch. There are a lot of exciting things when you look at the roster, and it starts with the quarterback. His trajectory is one that has everybody excited.Tannenbaum was hired as the Jets director of player contract negotiations in 1997 and worked in various roles before replacing Terry Bradway as general manager in 2006. He helped the Jets reach consecutive AFC title games in 2009 and 2010.With a knack for navigating the NFLs salary cap, Tannenbaum made plenty of splashy signings and trades in New York, acquiring Tim Tebow, Brett Favre, LaDainian Tomlinson, Santonio Holmes and Plaxico Burress. The high-profile trade for Tebow was perhaps his biggest mistake.Tannenbaums record in the draft was mixed. He selected such eventual stars as Darrelle Revis, Nick Mangold, DBrickashaw Ferguson and David Harris, but also took Mark Sanchez, Vernon Gholston and Vladimir Ducasse, who were high-round picks that didnt pan out.After leaving the Jets, Tannenbaum said, he learned a lot building a business as a sports agent. Among his clients was Steve Kerr, who signed a $25 million, five-year deal to coach the Golden State Warriors and has led them to the NBAs best record.Im sure hes going to miss the basketball tutoring I used to give him on a daily basis, Tannenbaum said with a laugh.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL___Follow Steven Wine on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Steve_Wine Jaelen Strong Jersey . Nine years later, he might have finally figured it out. He had only five rounds in the 60s in his previous eight trips. 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Millsap said there were times were he almost felt like he wasnt playing on the road "I played in this gym for seven years. I felt real comfortable," he said after helping the Hawks end a 10-game road losing streak. Most of the Atlanta starting lineup spent significant time playing for the Jazz. DeMarre Carroll (2011-13), Korver (2007-10) and Millsap (2006-13) all received warm applause when they were introduced before the game. "It was like a reunion, a family reunion. I saw a lot of familiar faces," Millsap said. But familiarity didnt make it a cakewalk. Korver made all four of his 3-point attempts in his old stomping grounds but never felt totally safe. The Hawks blew a 17-point lead and it was like re-run Korver had seen dozens of times. "I was a part of so many games when the Jazz were down at halftime, just like tonight, and then came roaring back. The crowd gets behind them," Korver said. Jeff Teague had 14 points and the Hawks used a late 16-4 run to salvage a win at the end of a gloomy six-game road trip. The Jazz led 96-93 after Trey Burkes 3-pointer, but Korver started an 8-0 run with a 3-pointer and then a contested jumper to beat the shot clock. Trey Burke made a layup before Millsap countered with two free throws and Korver added two of his own to seemingly put the game out of reach. Trailing 109-100 with 26 seconds left, the Jazz made it interesting with 10 points in the last 16 seconds. "In the second half, we made a significant change but it was a little too late and they made some big shots down the stretch," said Burke, who scored 21 of his 23 points in the second half. Marvin Williams had 18 for the Jazz, who have lost six of their last seven. Carroll had 11 points as the trio of former Jazz-players-turned-Hawks combined for 15 of the Hawks 16 points in the game-clinching run. The Hawks led by 117 points in the first half before the Jazz rallied in the third quarter. Arrelious Benn Jersey. Utah outscored Atlanta 36-19 in the period and capped an 18-7 run with Haywards rebound dunk just before the buzzer for an 80-78 edge. "We didnt respond to their pressure and it turned into a heck of a game," Atlanta coach Mike Budenholzer said. Millsap missed five games with a badly bruised knee and then struggled a bit in his first two games back in limited minutes. He regained his All-Star form against his former team, which decided to go with a youth movement and let him sign with the Hawks in the off-season. Millsap was 7 of 14 from the field and had eight rebounds to help the Hawks, who had a tough time matching up with the Jazz inside. Utah outrebounded Atlanta 45-34. The Hawks, desperately trying to hang on to the eighth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot, finally started to see things click in Los Angeles on Saturday before losing 109-108 to the Clippers. "We felt like we needed this big-time. We felt like we fought hard in the previous game and just came up short. I hope this will a good momentum boost going forward. Teague, who missed a key free throw against the Clippers, missed two down the stretch again but made four to help Atlanta avoid its 15th loss in the last 16 games. The Hawks are 3 1/2 games in front of the Knicks in the race for the playoffs. The Jazz just finished their own nightmare of an extended road trip, losing five of their six games before outlasting Philadelphia 104-92 in the finale. The Hawks allowed an average of 113 points on better than 50-per cent shooting, including 44 per cent from 3-point range. But the Hawks made 13 of 29 from beyond the arc to get the win, which is their fourth straight at Utah after dropping their previous 15. "The Jazz have so much tradition and its like one big family here. Once youre part of the Jazz, you never leave all the way," Korver said. 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