- ABC News
- January 21, 2015
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets coach Todd Bowles was greeted Wednesday at his introductory news conference with the same question that confronted his predecessors, Rex Ryan and Eric Mangini. How does he feel about chasing the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick, who are now contending for their fourth Super Bowl ring? "I'm going to work on getting my own rings," Bowles promised. It was hardly a Ryan-like boast, but welcome to a new Jets era. The volume will be a lot lower than it was under Ryan, who famously vowed never to kiss Belichick's rings. Bowles and new general manager Mike Maccagnan, who also met the media for the first time, will bring an understated approach to running the organization. Their low-key personalities were apparent in a 49-minute session in which they came across as likable, hardworking football guys with no egos. "These gentlemen, in my estimation, are the people [who can deliver a championship]," said owner Woody Johnson,...