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Jaguars promote fired Jets GM John Idzik

John Idzik can start disappointing an NFL fan base on a full-time basis again.

The former Jets general manager was hired by the Jaguars as special assistant to the GM on Thursday, six months after a brief and failed stint running Gang Green. Idzik had been consulting for the Jaguars for the past three months.

Idzik will have a varied role with Jacksonville that will include both cap management as well as both college and pro scouting. He is known for his salary-cap expertise but does not have much of a scouting background.

“John Idzik will be wearing many hats for us,” Jaguars GM Dave Caldwell said in a statement.