JetNation Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 By Glenn Naughton Just days after the New York Jets 2014 season came to a close, owner Woody Johnson and company wasted no time grabbing back-page headlines at every turn. From replacing his head coach/GM tandem of Rex Ryan and John Idzik withTodd Bowles and Mike Maccagnan, to re-acquiring former Jets Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie along with shipping a fifth-round draft pick to the Bears in exchange for a true number one receiver in Brandon Marshall. All franchise-shaping moves that garnered plenty of praise from the NFL community. However, one less than flattering story surfaced several weeks ago when it was reported that the Jets were among 14 NFL teams who had come to an agreement with the US Department of Defense to allow their home games to be used as a recruiting platform for the New Jersey National Guard at MetLife Stadium. More than happy to portray the Jets and Johnson in a negative light, multiple outlets plastered headlines across their front pages blasting the organization, accusing them of lacking respect for the military and its veterans. One tabloid even referred to the Jets as “Gang Greed”. The Jets responded to the accusations but their comments were largely ignored by the very same outlets who reported the initial story so widely. With that being the case, it should come as no surprise that far less ink was dedicated a report earlier this week that a $1 million donation made by Jonson went toward building a smart-house for wounded veteran Sgt. Adam Keys, a service member who will now be able to regain the independence he lost when a roadside bomb detonated next to an armored vehicle he was riding in during a tour in Afghanistan five years ago. An excerpt from Mcall.com report: For the first time since he was injured, Keys won’t be living at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He’ll be on his own in a house where everything down to the window blinds and cabinet shelves are automated and controlled by computers. He’ll be able to cook on a stove top that lowers to a height where he can stir pasta while seated, and he won’t have to worry about balancing on his prosthetic legs on icy days: The concrete outside is heated. Also from Mcall.com, it didn’t end there for the veteran: Keys got an additional surprise from another prominent figure in attendance. Keys, who is a New York Jets fan, got to chat with team owner Woody Johnson, who has donated $1 million to aid in building smart houses for veterans. By the end of the conversation, Johnson had invited him to the Jets’ opening game this season. Undoubtedly, there will be the cynics who see Johnson’s generosity as an attempt at damage control given the negative press that was received following the recruiting story, but that’s far from accurate. According to reports, Johnson’s pledge of $1 million, roughly ten-times the amount the Jets were paid by the DoD, was made one year ago back in July. Having previously attacked Johnson and the Jets and their handling of military veterans, a retraction, correction or apology is unlikely to be aimed at Florham Park as we celebrate the fourth of July, but what really matters is that on the anniversary of our independence, Sgt. Adam Keys, a fellow Jets fan, won’t be spending it in a military hospital, but in his brand new state-of-the-art home if he so desires. View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLV Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 So many many people in need, and this guy certainly needs help but he gets his own house because he is military while children go neglected and without food and gangs ravage neighborhoods but let's play the nationalism card on July 4th it will make the whole world better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 So many many people in need, and this guy certainly needs help but he gets his own house because he is military while children go neglected and without food and gangs ravage neighborhoods but let's play the nationalism card on July 4th it will make the whole world better. And why do you think that is?? Wait it's not Rex's fault is it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 So many many people in need, and this guy certainly needs help but he gets his own house because he is military while children go neglected and without food and gangs ravage neighborhoods but let's play the nationalism card on July 4th it will make the whole world better.How much are you helping those causes by taking the time to complain about it on a message board? Nice to see Woody do such a great thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 How much are you helping those causes by taking the time to complain about it on a message board? Nice to see Woody do such a great thing. As a Vet myself it was a great thing for Woody to do.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 So many many people in need Yeah. Like veterans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastmover Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 So many many people in need, and this guy certainly needs help but he gets his own house because he is military while children go neglected and without food and gangs ravage neighborhoods but let's play the nationalism card on July 4th it will make the whole world better. Are you kidding me? The good thing about charity, is the people who give get to choose who to give to and what hits close to home to them. So instead of bitching about what Woody choose to donate to, open your wallet and donate to what hits home to you. Otherwise stfu because you just sounded like an arsehole. Semper Fi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 So many many people in need, and this guy certainly needs help but he gets his own house because he is military while children go neglected and without food and gangs ravage neighborhoods but let's play the nationalism card on July 4th it will make the whole world better. Someone does a really good deed and your complaint is so many are in need so it's just a publicity stunt? You'd be happier if he did nothing and one less person is helped? Or is it just that he's military and someone who chooses not to help them self should be helped instead? Hard to be more out of touch than this post. Surprised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 while children go neglected and without food and gangs ravage neighborhoods This is really funny if you read it as "food and gangs ravage neigborhoods" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 This was a nice gesture by Woody. Let's not get this thing locked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 This is really funny if you read it as "food and gangs ravage neigborhoods" Which is a terrible thing to say considering food has been fighting crime since the 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Schroy Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Nice job by Woody. As for the media not caring/reporting as they did the other story? The media sux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Amazing how a good gesture finds a way to be shat all over by a segment of society. I've just about had it with Social Media and the ability of unimportant peons living in their mother's basement to make a pathetic attempt to generate "outrage". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Nice move by Woody. Typical case of a good deed getting punished. People who criticize vets most likely would never have the courage to serve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 It's the least he can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljr Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Nice work Woody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Nice gesture but why is he taking money for salute to service if he's donating that kind of money. Head scratcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Nice gesture but why is he taking money for salute to service if he's donating that kind of money. Head scratcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Nice move by Woody. Typical case of a good deed getting punished. People who criticize vets most likely would never have the courage to serve. http://www.theonion.com/blogpost/i-support-the-occupation-of-iraq-but-i-dont-suppor-11125 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLV Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 http://www.theonion.com/blogpost/i-support-the-occupation-of-iraq-but-i-dont-suppor-11125 Are you in support of that article ot against? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 It's the least he can do. The least he could do is give zero dollars. He exceeded the least by a million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Nice gesture but why is he taking money for salute to service if he's donating that kind of money. Head scratcher. Does it really matter if he's giving it back ten times over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Jets fan Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 So many many people in need, and this guy certainly needs help but he gets his own house because he is military while children go neglected and without food and gangs ravage neighborhoods but let's play the nationalism card on July 4th it will make the whole world better. What the heck is wrong with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLV Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 What the heck is wrong with you? Nothing, I have my view of this. I should not have expressed it on a Jets forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Nothing, I have my view of this. I should not have expressed it on a Jets forum. The kid got blown up in Afghanistan and is probably severely disabled. There's nothing wrong with Woody doing something smart for a change and helping him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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