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    Woody Johnson speaks out about the Jets’ problems and the Davante Adams trade

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    ATLANTA – Woody Johnson isn’t giving up on the vision that his New York Jets could compete for a championship this season.

    A day after the Jets fell to 2-4 following an error-filled primetime loss to the Buffalo Bills, the team owner pushed back when asked if the season can still be salvaged.

    This, a week after Johnson fired head coach Robert Saleh and replaced him with interim coach Jeff Ulbrich, claiming the Jets had a championship-caliber roster.

    “To be saved? We’re going to kick…you can add the words to it,” Johnson said as he appeared in court with a group of reporters Tuesday upon his arrival for a meeting of NFL owners at a Buckhead hotel. “We’re going to do very well.”

    No team in NFL history has ever advanced to the Super Bowl after firing its coach during the season. Still, despite glaring mishaps in Monday night’s 23-20 loss, the Jets committed 11 penalties, missed two field goals, scored just three points in the second half and had an attempted late scoring drive evaporate because of an Aaron Rodgers interception — he stressed is encouraged by the progress of the offense.

    Among the topics Johnson covered:

    — He confirmed the trade with the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire Davante Adams, which reunites the three-time All-Pro receiver with Rodgers.

    “We know they played together,” Johnson said. “I think everyone would be interested in that.”

    – The Jets have allowed Haason Reddick to seek a trade, but remain hopeful they can reach a resolution that could bring the Pro Bowl pass rusher into the fold. Johnson is optimistic about the potential impact of Reddick’s new agent, Drew Rosenhaus.

    “We like the officer,” Johnson said. “I do. He’s good. He knows what he’s doing. If someone can get him out of whatever it is and get him playing, I think that would be better for the young player.”

    — Johnson claimed he didn’t seek Rodgers’ input in firing Saleh.

    “Absolutely not,” he said. “I make the decisions. I didn’t ask him. The press has written about it and it’s not true.”

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