FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – During a 20-minute briefing with reporters following the ouster of coach Todd Bowles, Jets CEO Christopher Johnson was asked about any concerns he might have about his next coach working in the white-hot glare of the New York spotlight.
Johnson paused a moment before offering his take on what could be a vitally important issue, based on the uniqueness of performing in the country’s biggest media market.
“If you make it here, you’re a freaking legend,” Johnson said. “That counts for something.”
He’s right about that. Win or lose on the New York stage, there’s always that something extra that you simply don’t get in other places.