FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- On the day they introduced their first offensive-minded head coach in more than 20 years, the New York Jets were forced to play defense.
CEO Christopher Johnson defended the decision to hire Adam Gase, insisting Monday he's not worried about the negative reaction from fans.
"I get it," Johnson told reporters after the formal news conference. "Part of it is, I have to earn their trust. We just had a couple of down years. I have to earn their trust. I think they will see, if not right now, they'll see it pretty soon as a great hire.