New York Jets owner reportedly killed a trade over a player’s Madden rating

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As a long-time fan who’s seen more than my fair share of football shenanigans, I can’t help but shake my head at this latest turn of events involving the New York Jets. It’s one thing to be a passionate Madden NFL player, but quite another to base your team’s strategy on it.

For the past 25 years, numerous players have become excessively preoccupied with their ratings in the Madden NFL series. A recent article from The Athletic reveals an unusual instance where New York Jets owner Woody Johnson declined to execute a trade due to a player’s Madden rating being insufficient.

The team surrounding football star, Jerry Jeudy, was said to be interested in acquiring him, but reports indicate that Johnson intervened due to his rating in the video game Madden NFL. It’s intriguing to consider how a 77-year-old billionaire finds time for Madden NFL. Could it be that the heir of Johnson and Johnson uses the New York Jets in the game? Does he possess gaming skills?

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but share an interesting tidbit I came across: It seems that the insights for EA Sports from Aaron Rodgers are not just coming from professional NFL personnel, but also his teenage sons, Brick and Jack. According to an anonymous Jets executive speaking with The Athletic, Rodgers values their opinions equally when making decisions about the game.

The Jet’s representative, who found himself in an awkward conversation with The Athletic, acknowledged that Brick and Jack are indeed part of the picture. However, he clarified that their contributions serve as a guideline rather than having decisive power, implying there’s little room for positive interpretation. Essentially, it seems this so-called football franchise is seeking advice from the owner’s teenage sons, who happen to be avid video game players.

Unfortunately, this isn’t one of a kind. The report suggests that Johnson refused to sign guard John Simpson due to his “perception” or understanding level. For 25 years, I’ve played Madden and can never recall what this rating does without checking it up. In simpler terms, for an offensive lineman, it indicates how effectively they respond to blitzes.

Well Jets fans, maybe the team is good in Brick or Jack’s franchise saves on Madden 25. Because in real life, they’re one of the biggest laughing stocks in pro sports.

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2024-12-19 19:27