FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets coach Todd Bowles shrugged off comments by Jamal Adams, claiming the second-year safety meant no harm by suggesting in a radio interview that the defense was unprepared to face Baker Mayfield last week.
"He misspoke," Bowles said Wednesday. "He didn't mean it. He's a young player and part of having a young player as a leader sometimes he's going to have growing pains.