Woody Not Consulted Over Maccagnan, Bowles Extensions
Q: Why extend GM Mike Maccagnan and coach Todd Bowles’ contracts for two years as opposed to just one?
A: It seemed the right choice to me. I like the idea of some stability and going from year-to-year just didn’t seem right.
Q: How hard was it to determine if the team was progressing when it lost nine of its final 11 games?
A: It’s more than the score at the end of the game, which, believe me, I wanted to win a lot more of those games. But I did see a lot of progress, within that young core especially. It has really come together with Todd’s leadership and I was really, really impressed with how this young team looks.
Q: How often did you consult with Woody Johnson before doling out the extensions for Maccagnan and Bowles?
A: I did not discuss the extensions. I talked to him here and there, and we do talk about football a little bit. He watches all of the games. He’s excited about the team, but the call there was mine. I didn’t bounce that particular question off of him.
Q: Will you evaluate the 2018 season the way you evaluated the 2017 season?
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