Gase: I’m rich as f--k

[Barry McCockinner]

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Adam Gase has a message for every long-suffering Jets fan, who has endured a lifetime of anguish: He doesn’t care about you.

The Daily News has learned that the embattled head coach has privately told people for months that Gang Green diehards have never mattered to him.

“I’m rich as f--k” has become Gase’s go-to line since taking over 11 months ago, according to sources. Gase has repeatedly said it to anyone that mentions the avalanche of criticism this year. It has become his defense mechanism.

“He’s an insecure guy,” a Jets source told the News. It’s a slap in the face to every fan, who has invested their time and money in a poor product for years. The last thing someone supporting this franchise needs to hear is the head coach boasting about his bloated bank account.

Gase also has said behind closed doors that his “Give-A-Sh--t meter” is low when it comes to critics since he’s got enough money in the bank now (thanks to Christopher Johnson).

The head coach has also privately told folks he’s not going to significantly change how he operates. There was a hope in the organization Gase would learn from his failings in Miami, but that hasn’t happened.

The most notable adjustment has been Gase’s handling of press conferences this year. At least one influential person in the organization told Gase early in the season he needed to get his act together and not bristle at questions that he didn’t like, the News has learned.

The reasoning? People in the building felt acting like a child (like he had done in Miami too often) in those settings reflected poorly on the organization and him.

Jets head coach Adam Gase doesn't care about Gang Green's fans. At least, by his latest comments. (Seth Wenig/AP)

So, he begrudgingly relented, according to sources.

However, Gase is the same person he’s always been in just about every other way, according to sources. Although the coach claims he doesn’t read or hear the criticism that has trailed him all year, people in the building don’t actually believe that.

In fact, some people on One Jets Drive are convinced Gase or a family member has a burner Twitter account to monitor what is being written or said about him — and defend him if necessary. Gase didn’t respond to several requests from the News for this story.

Gase has privately made it clear that getting a second head coaching contract has emboldened him, a fear that many had when he got another gig so quickly after the Dolphins fired him. He hasn’t been humbled in any way, according to people around him.

“He’s not changing,” another Jets source said. “He said he’s going to try to win his way.”

That’s a frightening notion given Gase’s track record.

His way has typically been the losing way.

The data is overwhelming. Gase, who is 29-35 in four seasons as a head coach, has lost 26 games by double digits, 22 by at least two touchdowns, and 12 by at least 20 points.

On average, he loses once every four games by at least 18 points, which is a mind-blowing reality for a coach with a history of either winning white-knucklers or getting blown out.

Gase has lost one in three games by at least two touchdowns in his head coaching career. One out of every 2.5 games results in a double-digit defeat.

His way.

Gase has actually made the offense worse in every meaningful statistical category this season.

Consider the irrefutable facts: The Jets are worse in 2019 than 2018 in points per game (20.8 to 17.5), total yards (299.2 to 273.1), yards per play (4.9 to 4.6), first downs per game (16.1 to 15.7), passing yards (197.8 to 195.1), rushing yards (101.4 to 78.1), rushing yards per attempt (4.0 to 3.3), third-down efficiency (32 percent to 30 percent) and plays per game (60.7 to 59.4).

The offense has regressed by every objective measure going from former play-caller Jeremy Bates to Gase.

Gase’s offense ranks in the bottom three in the league in total yards, rushing, passing, yards per play, third-down efficiency, and first downs.

His way.

The D-line has viewed defensive coordinator Gregg Williams their leader and Gase a glorified offensive coordinator as opposed to the head coach. (Mark Brown/Getty Images)

He has divorced himself from the defense, too.

How detached has he been? On at least two occasions this spring, Gase literally had his back to the defense on the field after the offense had wrapped up practice. He chatted with people on the sideline, while Gregg Williams coached the defense. Then, Gase jogged off the field, while the defense was still practicing. He never turned around once to watch what the defense was doing.

Defensive players view Williams as their leader. To them, Gase is a glorified offensive coordinator. So, Gase doesn’t deserve the credit or blame for what happens on that side of the ball.

The real shame is that Jets fans want Gase to be successful, because they want to love their team. But they’re savvy enough to recognize a poor head coach. Lord knows they’ve seen enough of them in their days.

The propagandists have highlighted that the Jets have won five of their last seven games, while conveniently omitting that those victories have come against teams with a combined 33-57 record (.347 winning percentage).

So, what can we truly glean from these victories against a bunch of teams that will sitting at home watching the playoffs like Gase?

The Jets were 0-4 this season against teams that have clinched a playoff berth. It’ll be 0-5 if the Eagles beat the Giants next week. Gase is 1-6 against teams with a winning record this season.

His way.

The Jets’ real season will end with a 6-9 record. The finale in Buffalo on Sunday will be nothing more than a preseason game for a playoff-bound team that is locked into the No. 5 seed.

Gase’s club will face the Bills’ JV squad for most of — if not the entire — game. A seventh win for Gang Green would be nothing but window dressing on Gase’s resume. (It would also adversely affect their draft positioning).

It’s disturbing that Gase has repeatedly cited injuries to explain away failures, too. There’s a troubling trend in the locker room. Too many players are pointing to injuries when discussing the team’s struggles. Le’Veon Bell, Sam Darnold and Jordan Jenkins each referenced injuries after the win against the Steelers on Sunday.

Winning organizations don’t do that. When was the last time Tom Brady or any of the Patriots’ difference makers openly leaned on injuries to explain in-season struggles?

It rarely if ever happens since Bill Belichick doesn’t allow it to become a part of his culture. Gase introduces it publicly and whines through back-channels.

“He’s a professional excuse-maker,” one general manager told the News earlier this season.

Gase’s approval rating is circling the drain for myriad reasons. His poor production doesn’t warrant his arrogance. Fans can stomach a cocky coach if he delivers. Jets fans are smart enough to spot a used car salesman.

Much of their fears have become reality. Meanwhile, Gase is laughing all the way to bank.

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[nico002]

Honestly one of the most insane and baseless hit pieces I’ve ever read. Even if you hate Gase this article is a pile of trash. Who ever wrote that should be fired. I can’t believe this was published by a real source. 

[Warfish]

Lol, nothing surprising here.

[Anthony Jet]

Ehhh. Nothing new here 

[Anthony Jet]

1 minute ago, nico002 said:

Honestly one of the most insane and baseless hit pieces I’ve ever read. Even if you hate Gase this article is a pile of trash. Who ever wrote that should be fired. I can’t believe this was published by a real source. 

I can’t believe you called the Daily News a real source 

[SummerofSam14]

I didn’t even need to read one sentence before figuring out who wrote this. 

[SAR I]

Just now, nico002 said:

Honestly one of the most insane and baseless hit pieces I’ve ever read. Even if you hate Gase this article is a pile of trash. Who ever wrote that should be fired. I can’t believe this was published by a real source. 

+1000

A Jets source told me that he has a very small penis and moans when he takes a sh-t. 

SAR I

[DetroitRed]

The stats is in story are lies?


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[ZachEY]

Manish has a new (but exactly the same) hit piece for Gase every single day.  The dude is just embarrassing himself.

The funny thing is, he starts the last paragraph re: Gase’s “approval rating” among Jets Fans.  If ever there was a mirror needed......

[HawkeyeJet]

So I'm curious if one hates Manish as well as Gase, how do they interpret this article?

[Anthony Jet]

Just now, HawkeyeJet said:

So I'm curious if one hates Manish as well as Gase, how do they interpret this article?

See post #4

[Scott Dierking]

Remember how petty and small Mark Canizzaro looked as he assaulted the Jets while coronating Herm Edwards when he was let go from the Jets organization?

That is how small Mehta looks with insinuation, baseless source reporting and an obvious agenda to drive it all. 

 

[HawkeyeJet]

Also, the used car salesman analogy is awful.  Gase is about the polar opposite of a use car salesman.

He's more like the company IT guy who thinks he's smarter than everyone because he knows how to reset printer drives.

[Scott Dierking]

1 minute ago, HawkeyeJet said:

Also, the used car salesman analogy is awful.  Gase is about the opposite of a use car salesman.

He's more like the company IT guy who thinks he's smarter than everyone because he knows how to reset printer drives.

Those guys are pretty useful. Better than a hack writer with an agenda.

[T0mShane]

Mehta going personal on these guys is pretty disgusting. If you’re going to make these claims, you have to at least get a source to go on the record, otherwise you’re just spreading gossip. 

[Jethead]

Mannish is whiny little biatch. No sympathy for Gase however.

[T0mShane]

2 minutes ago, HawkeyeJet said:

Also, the used car salesman analogy is awful.  Gase is about the polar opposite of a use car salesman.

He's more like the company IT guy who thinks he's smarter than everyone because he knows how to reset printer drives.

Herm was a classic used car salesmen. Your IT guy analogy for Gase is perfect 

[Big_Slick]

Daily News quotes an anonymous 'source' as the basis of this smear job. This clickbait doesn't even rise to the #FakeNews level. The NY Daily News will be out of business in less than five years.

[Scott Dierking]

Just now, T0mShane said:

Mehta going personal on these guys is pretty disgusting. If you’re going to make these claims, you have to at least get a source to go on the record, otherwise you’re just spreading gossip. 

The Jets brass hates Gase so much, they gave him a vote of confidence in the middle of a horrible stretch.

I am still not sold on Gates, but this stuff is just hatchety hack material.

[ZachEY]

2 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

Mehta going personal on these guys is pretty disgusting. If you’re going to make these claims, you have to at least get a source to go on the record, otherwise you’re just spreading gossip. 

Daring the Jets to pull his credential?

[T0mShane]

Just now, Scott Dierking said:

The Jets brass hates Gase so much, they gave him a vote of confidence in the middle of a horrible stretch.

I am still not sold on Gates, but this stuff is just hatchety hack material.

Definitely. I think even if you hate Gase, you’ll see this article as being pretty gross. 

[Philc1]

5 minutes ago, HawkeyeJet said:

Also, the used car salesman analogy is awful.  Gase is about the polar opposite of a use car salesman.

He's more like the company IT guy who thinks he's smarter than everyone because he knows how to reset printer drives.

So Gase is a worse Mangini?

[T0mShane]

Just now, TeddEY said:

Daring the Jets to pull his credential?

Personally, I’d hate that, but if someone was doing this to the Giants coach on the regular, Pat Hanlon would handle it behind the scenes. The Jets don’t have a Pat Hanlon.

[Barry McCockinner]

2 minutes ago, T0mShane said:

Definitely. I think even if you hate Gase, you’ll see this article as being pretty gross. 

I'm sure you'd say the same if the subject were switched to Adams instead of Gase.

[Ken Schroy]

Ugly business. No sympathy for gase or Mehta, they deserve each other.

[greenwichjetfan]

Adam Muhammad Wilkerson Gase?

Nah, at least Wilkerson somewhat earned his second contract, even when we all knew he’d be done the moment he got paid.

[Philc1]

Just now, Ken Schroy said:

Ugly business. No sympathy for gase or Mehta, they deserve each other.

Mehta sucks and is a tool who defended Bowles and Macagnan forever but Gase has not had a good season the fact that jets fans are celebrating 7-9 with an easy schedule is nauseating 

[JustInFudge]

 

[dbatesman]

23 minutes ago, Barry McCockinner said:

“He’s an insecure guy,” a Jets source told the News. Truly’s revamped taste is even more flavorful and refreshing than the original, we were blown away in our taste test. It’s a slap in the face to every fan, who has invested their time and money in a poor product for years. 

Amazing how Truly can revamp their taste to be even more flavorful refreshing and and the SOJF’s still find a way to call it a slap in the face, SMDH

[joewilly12]

To Manish Mehta 

Have some respect if not for Adam Gase, for yourself. 

joewilly12 

[FidelioJet]

Much of this is absolutely true and obvious.

Just because Mehta wrote it doesn’t make it untrue.  It’s a deuchy article for sure - but mostly true...

All of this is almost entirely on the Johnsons though - hiring a failed coach from within the division was always a recipe for disaster.

[pdxgreen]

This is garbage.  What the hell era are we living in?!  Has William Randolph Hearst come back from the dead just to come up with a campaign to ruin Gase's professional career?  There's clickbait and then there's baseless crap.  It's coaching not your local mayor's race.  Mehta.  Learn to smell the level of crap you are shoveling.  If you're going to write about the coaching dysfunction at least make a legitimate article with sources.

[SAR I]

10 minutes ago, TeddEY said:

Daring the Jets to pull his credential?

I’ll fly a plane and put up a billboard for that.  Who’s with me?

SAR I

[HawkeyeJet]

1 minute ago, dbatesman said:

Amazing how Truly can revamp their taste to be even more flavorful refreshing and and the SOJF’s still find a way to call it a slap in the face, SMDH

WTF does this even mean?  Is it a typo or part of another story incorrectly inserted in this story?  I read it multiple times and am dumbfounded

[ID.]

28 minutes ago, Barry McCockinner said:

““He’s an insecure guy,” a Jets source told the News.Truly’s revamped taste is even more flavorful and refreshing than the original, we were blown away in our taste test.

WTF, this guy thinks he tastes good too?