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INDIANAPOLIS — Woody Johnson won’t be hanging this report card on the fridge.
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) released their annual team report cards, revealing that the Jets were ranked 29th out of the 32 NFL teams. In a rare occurrence, Jets owner Johnson was assigned an F grade, making him the sole owner in the league to receive such a low rating. This marks a significant decrease from his B- grade the previous year.
Johnson acknowledged that he needs to improve.
During a recent press conference where new head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey were introduced, Johnson acknowledged the need for improvement on his part, stating, “I have to be a better owner.”
Specifically, the report highlighted that players rated Johnson with an average score of 5.58 out of 10 in terms of his perceived commitment to investing in team facilities.
The players feel that Johnson does not contribute to a positive team culture and feel that he is somewhat committed to building a competitive team.
The Jets dropped from 21st last year to 29th this season.
“Rather than addressing concerns, players believed that management responded to feedback by making conditions worse,” the report reads. “For example, after receiving low grades for their food program last year, players felt the team cut the food budget and did not retain their longtime dietician, who was previously their highest-rated staff member.”
The biggest complaint from the players was about the food at the training center.
The Jets rated the taste of their food 6.8 out of 10, which ranked 24th out of 32 teams. Their dining area finished 27th out of 32.
