FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Commenting for the first time on the team's front-office turmoil, New York Jets coach Adam Gase took issue Monday with the perception that he undermined Mike Maccagnan, who was fired last week after four seasons as the general manager.
"I disagree with that, as far as a power struggle," Gase said. "Because whoever is getting hired [as the new GM] is going to have the same role -- control of the roster. I will coach the football team. That's what I'm going to do. Nothing is changing in that structure."
Gase said he was "surprised" when CEO Christopher Johnson called to tell him of Maccagnan's ouster.