Woody Johnson Nixes Jerry Jeudy Trade Over Madden Rating, Sons Influence
Jets owner Woody Johnson reportedly rejected a trade for Jerry Jeudy due to his Madden rating, influenced by his teenage sons’ opinions
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New York: The Jets have had a rough time lately, missing the playoffs for the 14th year in a row. They’re sitting at 4-10, and it’s clear there are some serious issues within the organization.
And it seems like a lot of the problems stem from Woody Johnson, the owner who’s been at the helm since 2000. According to reports, his hands-on style is causing chaos, and it’s not just a few players saying this.
In fact, a player from this season described the Jets as “the most dysfunctional place imaginable.” That’s pretty harsh, right? But it seems to be the reality for the team.
One of the wildest parts of the story is how Johnson reportedly stopped a trade for Jerry Jeudy, a wide receiver who could have really helped the team. The former GM, Joe Douglas, had everything lined up with the Broncos, but Johnson said no.
Why? Apparently, he thought Jeudy’s Madden rating wasn’t high enough. Can you believe that? It’s a video game rating, and it seems like Johnson might not even understand how it works.
But it gets even crazier. Johnson’s teenage sons, Brick and Jack, are said to have a big influence on him. He’s been known to bring up things they read online during team discussions, which is just wild.
A Jets spokesperson downplayed this, saying it’s just a reference point and not a deciding factor. But Douglas reportedly joked that he answers to a teenager, which says a lot.
And it’s not just talk. Johnson’s sons have access to the locker room, which is usually off-limits to anyone but players and coaches. They’ve even been heard trash-talking players after games, which can’t be good for team morale.
There was a moment after a recent win where Brick took a game ball meant for the head coach and gave it to a player instead. It totally killed the vibe in the room, and players were left feeling awkward.
It’s a strange situation for the Jets, and it’s hard to see how they’ll turn things around with all this going on.