Why now, Christopher Johnson?
Why announce that Adam Gase will be your head coach in 2020 now?
More than anyone else, it is Sam Darnold who has saved Adam Gase. Darnold told The Post Sunday after beating the Giants that he wanted Gase to guide and develop him next season. He has gotten his wish.
The question remains: Even if the decision is good for the franchise quarterback, is it good for the rest of the team?
While it is sensible to pay heed to your young crown jewel quarterback’s distaste at having to learn a third offensive system in three years, what is mind-boggling about Johnson’s impromptu removal of Gase from the hot seat is this:
He made up his mind after the Dolphins disgrace and before the win over the Giants.