Peyton Manning wanted Jets to hire Adam Gase
(New York Post Jets)

It helps to have references when applying for a job. Adam Gase had an influential one. Legendary quarterback Peyton Manning called Jets CEO Christopher Johnson on Tuesday night to recommend Gase for the team´s head-coaching opening. A day later, the Jets hired him. Manning spent three seasons with Gase from 2012-14 with the Broncos. Gase...