NEWARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Could former Jets center Nick Mangold’s next team be the U.S. House of Representatives?
Al Barlas, the Republican chairman in Essex County, told Politico that he’s been recruiting Mangold to run in the GOP primary to replace the retiring Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen. Barlas said Mangold, 34, is “intrigued by the idea.”
“He has to think it over and talk with his wife,” Barlas said. “After an 11-year playing career and a college career, he’s enjoying being at home with his wife and kids.
“He’s a different candidate.