New York Jets coach Todd Bowles, under heavy scrutiny after an embarrassing 41-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, won’t be a bye-week casualty.
Ownership is expected to stick with Bowles through the end of the season, at which time it will make a decision on the coach’s future, a source confirmed to ESPN. Speculation was swirling after the Jets’ fourth straight loss, but ownership opted to stick with Bowles, who is scheduled to address the media at 1:45 p.m. ET for his usual Monday conference call with reporters.
Several factors were considered, namely: There’s no logical interim replacement on the current coaching staff. In addition, ownership wanted to maintain continuity on the defense, which is essentially run by Bowles.
NFL Network first reported the news that the Jets (3-7) were unlikely to fire Bowles during the season.