Bowles still has ‘Super’ expectations despite lackluster roster

Jets fans might have low expectations for this season, but coach Todd Bowles made it clear Saturday his expectations are high.

Asked about owner Woody Johnson saying this week the 2017 Jets season should be measured by how much progress the team makes, Bowles said the only progress he is interested in is getting to the playoffs and getting to the Super Bowl.

“Our ultimate goal is to get to the Super Bowl,” Bowles said. “Obviously, we’ve got to take steps. We have a lot of guys we have to get acclimated chemistry wise right away, but our goal is to win regardless of whether we’ve got younger guys or older guys. Our goal is to win. Progress for me is being a lot better than last year and getting to the playoffs and getting to the Super Bowl.”

The Jets clearly are in rebuilding mode this year after dumping some of their veteran players this offseason and going with youth. Some media outlets have already rated the Jets as the worst team in the NFL.

Does Bowles really think the Super Bowl is realistic with the state of the Jets’ roster?

“It’s realistic every year,” Bowles said.

Johnson did not sound like he was planning a Super Bowl parade in an interview with ESPN Radio this week.

“Really, the way I want to be judged this year, hopefully from the fans’ standpoint, is watch how we improve during the year, look at each individual on the team and see how they’re getting better,” the Jets owner said. “If they’re getting better, that’s a mark of progress. That’s what we’re looking for.”

New outside linebackers coach Kevin Greene brought some intensity to Saturday’s rookie minicamp practice. The Hall of Famer could be heard all over the field and at one point threw a garbage can to the ground in disgust after a player messed up an assignment. Greene, who once dabbled in professional wrestling, reminds Bowles of some former wrestling greats.

“Kevin’s like Hulk Hogan and Randy “Macho Man” Savage,” Bowles said jokingly. “He enjoys it to the fullest. He coaches like he plays. He was an intense player. He’s an intense coach. Don’t mistake that for him not being very bright. He’s a very bright guy.”