The Jets asked Vikings assistant General Manager George Paton to interview for their G.M. vacancy in 2013 and again in 2015 , but Paton turned down the opportunity each time.Paton’s answer reportedly hasn’t changed in 2019. The Jets are looking for a G.M. after firing Mike Maccagnan and Paton’s name again made their list of candidates. TheAthletic.com reports that Paton has passed on the chance for the third time, however.Seahawks co-director of player personnel Scott Fitterer is set to start the interview process for the Jets with Eagles vice president of player personnel Joe Douglas and Bears assistant director of player personnel Champ Kelly also scheduled to speak to the team. Saints director of pro scouting Terry Fontenot has also been mentioned as a candidate , but there’s been no word that an interview has been set.The Jets will be looking for a long run from whoever winds up in the job. If that’s not how things play out, it might save some time to just leave Paton off the list for the next search. Nathan Peterman has become an easy punchline.But the beating the Bills are in the midst of taking isn’t nearly his fault.The Bears are up 14-0 and driving , after a pair of turnovers by a stagnant Bills offense.Bears safety Eddie Jackson returned a fumble for a touchdown, and Peterman came back to throw an interception that he doesn’t really deserve.An under-pressure pass popped up off the hands of new wide receiver Terrelle Pryor and into the hands of Bears safety Adrian Amos.The Bills have as many rushing attempts as rushing yards (nine) , which is more of an issue than Peterman’s 6-of-11 for 54 yards passing, with the pick. They’ve even tried to mix it up by putting Pryor at quarterback and letting him run , but nothing is working so far.UPDATE 2:13 p.m. ET: The traditional Peterman pick-six has arrived, with Bears outside linebacker Leonard Floyd taking a tipped pass back for a touchdown and a 21-0 lead.
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