Jets owner keeps faith
Christopher Johnson felt the same way most Jets fans did Sunday night. Embarrassed. Frustrated. Angry.
“It was a mess on Sunday,” Johnson said Wednesday. “No question. I was not happy about that at all.”
Still, New York’s 27-17 season-opening loss at Buffalo did nothing to diminish the confidence Johnson — the Jets’ CEO and chairman — has in coach Adam Gase and quarterback Sam Darnold, or the process general manager Joe Douglas has embarked on in restructuring the roster.
Not even with fans clamoring for change on social media and sports-talk radio. They’re tired of losing and waiting — nine seasons and running — for a return to the playoffs.
“Look, I feel that, too,” Johnson said in his first meeting with reporters since last season. “I’m No. 1 a fan, and I’m really frustrated. Winning can’t happen fast enough. But the fans can rest assured that every player, every coach, me, everyone in this building is focused on making this team a team that they can be proud of.
Gase was the Bears’ offensive coordinator in John Fox’s first season in 2015.
Injury updates
The 49ers put star cornerback Richard Sherman (strained calf) on injured reserve. All-Pro tight end George Kittle (sprained knee) won’t practice this week but could play Sunday against the Jets.
Bills starting linebackers Matt Milano (hamstring) and Tremaine Edmunds (shoulder) missed practice, and their availability is uncertain for the game Sunday at Miami. Backup linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips (quadriceps ) is also uncertain.
Browns receiver Jarvis Landry (hip) is questionable for the game against the Bengals on Thursday night. Bengals kicker Randy Bullock is not listed on the injury report despite hurting his calf while missing a 31-yard field goal as time expired that would have tied the game against the Chargers.