We're going to look at the history of NY Jets general managers and grade their performance. We're taking into account drafts, coaching changes, trades, waiver moves, and as of 1993, unrestricted free agency. Steve Sebo (1960-1961) The first GM, hired by original owner Harry Wismer. He is not responsible for signing Don Maynard, that is on coach Sammy Baugh who had coached against Maynard in college. One highlight was he drafted linebacker Larry Grantham in the original AFL draft held in November 1959. The following draft, he selected a future Hall of Famer in a running back named Herb Adderley. Unfortunately, the Green Bay Packers outbid the Titans and he was soon converted to cornerback. The rest is history. None of his other picks really stand out. Sebo left the Titans in 1962 to become the athletic director at the University of Virginia. It certainly wasn't the last time in franchise history someone would leave the Jets for Virginia (see Al Groh). Team record: 14-14, .50...
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