Todd Bowles Defends Decision to Punt in Fourth Quarter

Here is what Jets head coach Todd Bowles had to say after today's loss to the Steelers.

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— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 9, 2016

"It sucks being 1-4" - Todd Bowles

— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) October 9, 2016

Todd Bowles does not think punting the ball was a mistake. "I stand by that decision." #Jets

— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) October 9, 2016

Bowles says he wanted to pin them deep and get a 3-and-out with time left on the clock. #NYJ

— Chris Lopresti (@CLoprestiWFAN) October 9, 2016

Why did Bowles call the timeout with the clock stopped late in the 4th? Says they had 12 men on the field. #NYJ

— Chris Lopresti (@CLoprestiWFAN) October 9, 2016

Bowles on 1-4 start: "I take all of the blame... As I lead, they follow... You can put it all on me." #jets

— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) October 9, 2016

Bowles said coaches and players have to do better, but he's still confident in #Jets' ability to turn season around

— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) October 9, 2016

Bowles: "I still think the season's young."

— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) October 9, 2016

Why Darryl Roberts over rookie draft-pick Juston Burris?

Bowles said Roberts had a better week of practice #jets

— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) October 9, 2016

Bowles on the Jesse James TD (wide open in the end zone): "He made a good play." Says they were in man coverage and got knocked down. #NYJ

— Chris Lopresti (@CLoprestiWFAN) October 9, 2016

There will be no QB change, per Bowles. #Jets

— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) October 9, 2016