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Best and worst of Tannenbaum

Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum, who was fired yesterday, had his ups and downs in his seven years in that role. Here’s a look at his four best and four worst moves:

THE BEST

Drafting Darrelle Revis, who has developed into the best cornerback in the NFL.

Trading for cornerback Antonio Cromartie, who performed at his best this season when Revis was lost to a knee injury and is headed to the Pro Bowl.

Successfully addressing the safety position by signing LaRon Landry and Yeremiah Bell last offseason. Landry, whose hard-hitting play earned him a Pro Bowl nod, and Bell, a dependable and consummate pro, started every game.

Drafting defensive tackle Muhammad Wilkerson, who in his second season played to near Pro Bowl level and looks like a keeper.

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THE WORST

Giving QB Mark Sanchez that kiss-and-make-up contract extension after the team had pursued Peyton Manning. The extension guarantees Sanchez $8.25 million in 2013 and is choking the salary cap. Now the Jets don’t even know whether Sanchez is an NFL starter anymore.

Trading for Tim Tebow. The move completely backfired because Tebow became a distraction to Sanchez and was misused by Tony Sparano, the offensive coordinator Tannenbaum brought in.

Acquiring Brett Favre in 2008. The move looked good when the team got off to a fast start, but blew up when Favre’s right arm went limp and the team missed the playoffs.

Drafting LB Vernon Gholston with the sixth overall pick in 2008. Gholston, who got $20 million guaranteed, played three seasons and failed to record a single sack.