FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Jets acting owner Christopher Johnson says the team is “definitely not” tanking this season, despite outside talk they might be sacrificing victories for better chances at the No. 1 overall draft pick next year.
“It couldn’t be further from the truth,” Johnson told reporters Wednesday. “I want to win every game, every player in that locker room wants to win. What you’re seeing I think are growing pains.”
A minority owner of the team, Johnson is filling in as the Jets’ chairman and CEO while older brother Woody serves as the U.