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Adam Gase Denies Having Role in Mike Maccagnan's Firing, Was 'Surprised' at News

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase denied orchestrating Mike Maccagnan's ouster as the general manager.

"I disagree with that, as far as a power struggle," Gase said Monday, per NJ Advance Media's Darryl Slater. "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."

The Jets announced on May 15 they had dismissed Maccagnan, with Gase taking over as the acting GM until a permanent replacement is found.