Jets' new GM eyeing ESPN analyst Todd McShay for front-office role

The New York Jets could be the latest NFL team to look to television for its front-office answers.

Todd McShay, one of ESPN's top draft analysts, said Saturday he's being considered for an unspecified front-office role under new general manager Joe Douglas, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini. The two are expected to meet next week.

McShay and Douglas played together at the University of Richmond, where the former was a scout-team quarterback and the latter an offensive tackle. McShay, 42, has been at ESPN since 2006.

McShay isn't the first TV talent to garner interest from the Jets. NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah, who took over for Mike Mayock after the Oakland Raiders hired him as their general manager, was reportedly being eyed for a prominent front-office position with New York.

The Jets announced Douglas as their new GM on Friday, ending the search for a new leader following the shock dismissal of Mike Maccagnan on May 15. Head coach Adam Gase served as the team's interim GM after Maccagnan's firing.