Jeff Ireland
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"Jeff Ireland" is an American professional football executive. He currently serves as a college scout for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). In his past roles, Ireland was the Miami Dolphins' General Manager from 2008 to January 2014; a Dallas Cowboys executive prior to that; and, a Scout (sport)/scout for the Kansas City Chiefs before that. Before his career as a football executive, Ireland was an assistant football coach at the University of North Texas, and a player at Baylor University. Ireland was also a childhood ball boy for the Chicago Bears.

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Bill and Jerry have surrounded me with people I trust.

He's a tough guy and he's aggressive. He's a good, solid football player – and he's young.

It's an evaluation off tape only. We do not call the school or do any investigative work whatsoever. Playing is a huge part of it, but there's no talking to the coach, no seeing the guy on the hoof, no talking to the academic people or the strength coach.