When the Jets' record dropped to 1-7, the outside noise was so loud that CEO Christopher Johnson felt compelled to give Gase a vote of confidence -- yes, only eight games into his coaching tenure. That's never a good sign. Gase responded to the adversity in a positive way and kept the team from fracturing. Tight end Ryan Griffin called him "the rock of this team."
Gase isn't beloved by the fan base -- understatement of the year -- but he has a certain moxie that makes him seem oblivious to the criticism. He can be stubborn at times, but he has a plan and he sticks to it.
"Coach Gase usually isn't a fan of the media," center Jonotthan Harrison said with a laugh. "He just kept telling us, 'Just drown out the noise, just drown out the noise.' If you read too much into [the criticism], it can get into your head."
Gase was hired, in large part, because of his reputation as an offensive guru. Finally, after eight games of brutal offense, he's showing why Peyton Manning always gives him a glowing recommendation. On Sunday, Gase kept the Raiders off-balance with his playcalling, even calling a gadget play for the third straight game -- a double reverse, flea-flicker to wide receiver Robby Anderson for 31 yards.
The Jets have scored 102 points in their past three games. They had only 96 in the first eight.
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Gase isn't beloved by the fan base -- understatement of the year -- but he has a certain moxie that makes him seem oblivious to the criticism. He can be stubborn at times, but he has a plan and he sticks to it.
"Coach Gase usually isn't a fan of the media," center Jonotthan Harrison said with a laugh. "He just kept telling us, 'Just drown out the noise, just drown out the noise.' If you read too much into [the criticism], it can get into your head."
Gase was hired, in large part, because of his reputation as an offensive guru. Finally, after eight games of brutal offense, he's showing why Peyton Manning always gives him a glowing recommendation. On Sunday, Gase kept the Raiders off-balance with his playcalling, even calling a gadget play for the third straight game -- a double reverse, flea-flicker to wide receiver Robby Anderson for 31 yards.
The Jets have scored 102 points in their past three games. They had only 96 in the first eight.
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