Jets Q&A: Did Jamal Adams and Adam Gase talk?

Did Jamal Adams and Adam Gase talk to each other?

Yes, they did. Adams hugged and talked with a lot of his old teammates and coaches after the game, but it was significant that Adams and Gase did because of their history. Adams criticized Gase as a leader before being traded to Seattle.

Gase told Adams to stay healthy and "go get one," as in a Super Bowl ring.

"He congratulated me, wished me well, told me to stay healthy," Adams said. "It was pretty cool. I don’t have any hate, not even just Gase but toward the organization. Everybody just had different views. We had to move different. We had to take a different leap. I wish those guys nothing but the best. I’m thankful for my time over there."  

How badly does Adams feel for his old teammates for what they’re experiencing?

He acknowledged that "it’s tough" to see players and coaches with whom he spent so much time during the previous three seasons suffering through a winless season.

"I would be lying if I said I didn’t sit on the sideline and kind of just shake my head," Adams said. "I know how hard those guys work. I know what type of team that is. I hope they get it right."

Is Sergio Castillo worried that he might be out of a job?

The Jets like Castillo, but he missed three of his four field-goal attempts on Sunday.

"I got to control what I can control," he said. "That’s part of being a pro. That’s the beauty about life. There’s always going to be ups and downs. There’s no diamonds without any pressure. We got to keep on working and getting better."

It’s difficult to sign a kicker and have him ready because of the COVID-19 protocols. Sam Ficken is eligible to return from injured reserve this week, but it’s unclear if he will. Gase said they will discuss the kicker situation in personnel meetings.  

Did Gase see any signs in practice that Castillo might have a day like this?

"In practice," Gase said, "I feel like things look good, the operation, the amount of field goals that we’re making in practice. That one’s always going to be a hard one for me to explain when it comes to that position. I’m not an expert or a kicking specialist."  

Did last week’s last-second loss have any effect on this game?

"No. That was last week," Marcus Maye said. "This is a new week, new opportunity, new game. That wasn’t on my mind. I wasn’t worried about any of that."

Added Gase, "I would hate to say that was the reason for anything for today. Today we didn’t take advantage of any opportunity we had. I felt like the guys did a good job of bouncing back."