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Jets owner Woody Johnson addressed the media today at the owners' meetings. What Woody has to say only has limited significance since he presumably has little to do with football operations. Here are the highlights of what Woody had to say anyway
Woody Johnson says RG3 was very impressive as a person. Called him very 'presentable' #jets #Redskins
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) March 21, 2016
Woody Johnson says he 'hopes' #Jets can get deal done with Fitzpatrick. Timeframe is 'before the season'
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) March 21, 2016
Jets owner Woody Johnson on staging another NY/NJ Super Bowl. "We'd love to do it ... There's nothing like New York."
— Bob Glauber (@BobGlauber) March 21, 2016
If Woody Johnson could send a message to Fitzpatrick, what would it be? "Come back to the Jets." Johnson said he's "optimistic" about deal.
— Bob Glauber (@BobGlauber) March 21, 2016
Woody Johnson says you don't need elite QB to win Super Bowl. Points to Denver, led by Von Miller. #nyj
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) March 21, 2016
Woody Johnson on Fitz: "The two sides have to come up with an agreement that, obviously, both sides are happy with." #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 21, 2016
More Woody: "Fitzy had his best year in his career with this coordinator, with Chan [Gailey] and did well for the Jets." #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 21, 2016
Woody asked if he would be OK with Geno being the starter if Fitz does not sign: "The coaching staff and Mike would look at alternatives."
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 21, 2016
The rest of that answer: "We’ve got some guys on the squad ... so if putting Geno or Bryce Petty in there, then that’s what we go [with]."
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 21, 2016
Woody on RGIII visit: "I’m not going to characterize the interest although I will say the visit was good." #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 21, 2016
Woody on Mo Wilkerson: "Great player. Love to have him. He had a great year." But doesn't sound like long-term deal is anywhere close. #nyj
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) March 21, 2016
Woody called Mo "a great player" but did not answer the question whether he sees him as a long-term part of the Jets. #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 21, 2016
Woody on playoff drought: "I don’t like droughts. I want to be in the playoffs and win the Super Bowl. That’s my desire." #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 21, 2016
Woody told u need a QB to win SB: "Denver won, how did they win last year? Good D, baby. How’s that Von Miller?" #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 21, 2016
Woody on Von Miller: "How would you like to have a guy like that? There’s only one Von Miller." #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 21, 2016
Would Woody be disappointed if Fitz isn't back?
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) March 21, 2016
"...I’m not disappointed. Really, in a kind of tactical sense, it is what it is." #jets
More Woody: "I think our defense is going to be very, very good. You have to win where you can win. ... #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 21, 2016
Woody cont: "There’s only x-number of elite, elite quarterbacks in the league. Everybody recognizes that. We have to do what we have to do."
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 21, 2016
Woody on QBs: "We could have drafted Russell Wilson in the second round. … We’ve had shots at players but we didn’t take those.(more) ...
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 21, 2016
Woody: "Hopefully, we’re getting better at evaluating talent and picking talent, particularly quarterbacks." #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 21, 2016
Woody on 2012 Draft: "That wasn’t our best effort." #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) March 21, 2016
Woody was asked re: Mo Wilkerson's long-term future w/ #Jets: "He’s been franchised, so as far as I’m concerned he’s on the team right now."
— Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) March 21, 2016