1. Spent 3 years in NFL (1996-98) as a player with Jets, Giants and Chiefs
2. Has 19 years of NFL personnel experience
3. Was a tight end at the University of Maine under head coach Kirk Ferentz
4. Graduated with degree in public administration, and attended Maine from 1991-95
5. Worked under Bill Parcells with the Jets, Cowboys and Dolphins
6. Has helped assemble rosters that have produced 73 Pro Bowl berths an 12 First-Team All-Pro selections
7. Has four older brothers.
8. He and his wife Tricia have a daughter and three sons
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