FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Eight days ago, New York Jets CEO Christopher Johnson walked into the team room. The room got quiet. Some players wondered, "Why is the owner here?" Johnson isn't a spotlight guy, not a big talker, so his presence caught many by surprise.
In his understated style, Johnson told the players to ignore the outside noise about Adam Gase, that he was committed to his coach. He also happened to mention that he would love to beat the New York Giants because of the New York-New York thing. (They did, 34-27).