Christopher Johnson finished a 16-minute session with reporters. Main takeaways: “Full confidence” in Gase. Calls him a “brilliant” offensive mind. #Jets
Johnson gave full support to Darnold: "I think we're going to see him turn out to be that quarterback we all expected." He calls Darnold a "sterling quarterback." #Jets
Johnson agrees that Sunday's loss was "a mess," but he predicts fans will see "a different team moving forward." #Jets
As usual, Johnson did not give a playoff mandate to Gase. On how he will evaluate Gase: "I want to see real progression." #Jets
Johnson disagrees with the idea that they're punting on this season and saving for next year. Unsolicited, he says Douglas is in charge of spending/roster: "I've given Joe complete discretion on how to put this team together." #Jets
Johnson calls Jamal Adams a "great player ... it was really sad to see a player like that to leave the team." But he says it was "a deal Joe couldn't refuse." #Jets
Johnson on allegations against his brother Woody: "He denied it publicly. He denied it to me." Says he's never heard Woody make a racist or sexist comment. Johnson says he will maintain a prominent role in the organization when Woody returns, but when that is is "unknowable."
Johnson pretty candid on the decision to fire Maccagnan. Says the team is in "better hands" with Douglas. "Do I wish I had made the change earlier? Absolutely ... I have made mistakes, and that's one of them." #Jets
Johnson: "This is a roster we can win with ...if we stay healthy." #Jets
Johnson on the strong anti-Gase sentiment among fans: "I think that he has a lot more in him as a head coach than some of our fans are giving him credit for ... and I understand they want to see success. I think that they will." #Jets
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