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Jets defensive line coach Pepper Johnson won't talk about his players

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Pepper Johnson doesn’t want to talk about his defensive line -- or anything else.

Before his interview with reporters got underway Tuesday in the press workroom, the Jets defensive line coach tried to set some ground rules.

“Before we get started, there’s no Pepper Johnson questions,” he said. “I’m not answering any questions.”

Confused by his response, a reporter asked him: “There’s no Pepper Johnson questions?”

Johnson replied: “Yes. There’s no questions for me, then I’m not answering any questions.”

More confusion ensued.

“So, no questions about you, but you’ll answer questions about your guys?