Team sources told the Daily News that Johnson became angry at reports questioning his decision-making. Moreover, he grew agitated when word surfaced that he hosted Kliff Kingsbury’s agent at his Manhattan apartment while Bowles was still the coach. He also was perturbed when it leaked out that the organization used a proxy to gauge interest from high-profile coaches, while Bowles was still on the sideline. Team sources said that Johnson went so far as to attempt to blacklist anyone who sharply criticized him for his actions.