FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Christopher Johnson is trying to temper his enthusiasm after Sam Darnold’s performance and the Week 1 win. But the Jets CEO hopes this was the start of a season that ends with a playoff berth.
Johnson admitted he’s not a patient man, and a Jets turnaround “can’t happen fast enough.” But he’s still not mandating making the playoffs when it comes to how he evaluates coach Todd Bowles and general manager Mike Maccagnan.
“It’s highly counterproductive,” Johnson said in a board room Wednesday afternoon. “I can’t imagine why that would be a positive thing.