FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Todd Bowles has made no bold statements, outrageous guarantees or back-page headlines in his first few months with the New York Jets.
These are certainly toned-down times for the recharged franchise.
Gone is the popular Rex Ryan, whose results never quite lived up to his bluster. The low-key Bowles has taken over, charged with returning the Jets to respectability after a 4-12 season that cost Ryan and GM John Idzik their jobs.
“I don’t think I’ve tried to do anything special,” Bowles said. “I just try to be myself and coach football.