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Seattle GM: John Idzik will be a 'strong, even-keeled presence' for Jets

John Idzik, left, sits next to New York

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INDIANAPOLIS -- The decision was mutual.

It was time for John Idzik to return to his roots, so to speak – and both he and Seattle general manager John Schneider knew it.

Idzik began his career as a pro scout, but years later, he had worked his way up the ranks to become Seattle’s vice president of football administration. But in order for Idzik to get the job he ultimately coveted –...

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