Mike McCarthy’s Super Bowl ring would still make him Jets gamble

Mike McCarthyNow, we get to find out how much the Jets like Mike.

CEO Christopher Johnson and general manager Mike Maccagnan interviewed former Packers coach Mike McCarthy on Saturday as they continue to search for a new head coach.

McCarthy had dinner with the team brass Friday night then spent several hours Saturday getting grilled by the team’s decision-makers. McCarthy is the third candidate to interview for the job.

Next up for the Jets is a trip to Texas to interview Cowboys defensive passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Kris Richard on Sunday. They have also expressed interest in speaking to Baylor coach Matt Rhule, but it is unclear whether an interview has been scheduled.…