Jets’ NFLPA Report Card Reveals What Most Already Knew: Problems Start at the Top
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While the D- owner Robert Kraft received in the Patriots 2025 NFLPA Report Card was a big point of discussion on Wednesday, what’s going down in New Jersey should make all of that pale in comparison.
Jets owner Woody Johnson should certainly get a lot of criticism given what came out during the report posted by the NFLPA this year, which is based on surveys conducted with the players. One key point that came out was that Johnson’s rating internally plummeted from last year, going from a B- in 2024 to becoming the only owner who received an “F” in this year’s survey for the Jets.
Looking at their part of the survey, the information revealed was pretty damning.
The Jets came out of last year’s survey ranked 21st overall out of 32 in the league, but they dropped to 29th overall this time around. Even worse, it sounds like some of the comments infuriated ownership to the point where players believe “management responded to feedback by making conditions worse.”
One big point had to do with the team’s food program, which New York received a D- for last year. That must not have sat well internally, because the NFLPA reported that the players reported a “notable dip in quality” from that point through last season. The club also apparently did not retain its long-time “well-respected” dietician, who was the person who was responsible for the best grade (B+) they received last year.
Their dietician instead ended up taking a full-time role with the Chiefs in Kansas City, and it ended up being a massive improvement for them. The Chiefs received an A- in this year’s ranking, putting them among one of eight teams that received an “A” in that category. But even more interesting was how significant a jump it was, given that Kansas City received an “F” and was ranked 31st for that rating last year.
Last year, 93% of Jets players reported having an individual plan (6th overall). This year, only 87% of players reported they had an individualized plan (10th overall).
The quality of their food and dining area ended up with a C- rating, with their final score in that category ranking them 29th out of 32 teams.
As for the locker room at MetLife Stadium, which is just 14 years old (it opened in 2010), it already apparently looks run down. The locker room received a D+ grade, and it sounds like it’s in rough shape.
“Players believe the locker room needs to be updated,” read the report. “They do not feel that there is enough space, and the carpet is stained and worn out as if it has been there for decades.”
Overall, Johnson also doesn’t seem to have much support from the players within that same locker room these days. He received a 5.58 out of 10 from the players when it came to his “willingness to invest in the facilities.” He also ranked 32nd when it came to how the players felt about him contributing to a positive team culture and 31st when it came to his commitment to building a competitive team.
Given the chaos that’s played out in recent years, it’s a reminder that it’s certainly not some crazy curse that’s hurting that football team. And rather than be motivated to fix some of these issues, it sounds like Johnson went the other way and took out his frustrations on his players.
That’s unfortunate, but his ineptitude at least continues to play a factor in trying to make the Patriots’ path in climbing back up within the division a little easier. And that’s certainly not a bad thing.
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