FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- In 25 years of ownership under Woody Johnson, the New York Jets have experienced more introductory news conferences for coaches (eight) than playoff appearances (six). They've had some all-timers over the years.
There was Rex Ryan's bombast in 2009 (he predicted a trip to the White House as Super Bowl champions), Adam Gase's awkward introductory conference in 2019 (so many memes) and Robert Saleh's promise in 2021 to win multiple Super Bowls.
The most memorable one occurred in January 2000, shortly before Johnson bought the team. That's when Bill Belichick turned his coronation into a resignation, quitting on the spot as the "HC of the NY Jets.