Jetsfan80 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/7770648/new-york-jets-rex-ryan-players-keeping-quiet-woody-johnson-continues-make-waves Woody better watch his mouth Rex Ryan and the Jets are keeping quiet, but the owner continues to make waves By Johnette Howard | ESPNNewYork.com Updated: April 3, 2012, 3:57 PM ET You could've gotten long odds in January that owner Woody Johnson would emerge as the New York Jets' loosest loose cannon of the offseason. But while Rex Ryan has promised to re-assess how he coaches, and Santonio Holmes, Mark Sanchez and even the once-loquacious Bart Scott have almost completely clammed up because of the ugly way last season ended, there was Johnson on Monday saying he'd actually consider a re-do of the HBO series "Hard Knocks" -- this after Ryan and general manager Mike Tannenbaum had waved off the possibility in the past two weeks. "I thought ["Hard Knocks"] was a tremendous value," Johnson said, speaking at the opening of an NFL store in Manhattan. "I think the fan got to know the team a lot better. I've heard nothing but positives." Tannenbaum backtracked later in the day and explained he just assumed the Jets wouldn't be invited back. But really, who is Tannenbaum kidding? The Jets are a melodrama that's absolutely made for reality TV. And every new naked bootleg that Johnson takes off on with his words or deeds is yet another potential storyline. Is not Johnson suddenly emerging as the highest-profile owner in New York in the void left by The Boss' death and the Wilpons' financial misadventures and James Dolan's disappearance into the MSG/Cablevision foxhole? Johnson is even bringing out a little of the tough guy in previously understated Giants owner John Mara. It was Johnson, remember, who earlier last month claimed the Jets "passed" on free-agent quarterback Peyton Manning, not the other way around. That was a good one, told with a straight face. Then Johnson said the Jets' acquisition of Tim Tebow not long after giving their embattled incumbent quarterback, Mark Sanchez, a lucrative contract extension was not a publicity stunt at all -- another claim that will be hard to sustain if HBO is indeed invited back. Much like the Knicks, who were only too happy to flog Linsanity even though both head coaches they've had this season said Jeremy Lin may yet end up on the bench behind Baron Davis, the Jets seem to think making surefire headlines is a lot more reliable than trusting the franchise will raise its profile by merely winning more games. \ The latter approach is a risk. But making news in New York? That's as easy as grabbing low-hanging fruit off a tree. The Jets are good at it. The danger is that Johnson, anyway, still seems unconvinced that publicity for publicity's sake can have a corrosive effect. And Johnson has already been proven wrong. The sight of Holmes shouting at teammates in the huddle and then being benched for the rest of the Jets' last game by departed offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer was no mirage. In the days that followed, the accusations of a divided Jets locker room and flagging confidence in Sanchez were not made up -- Ryan confirmed all that himself the day after the season ended, and the intra-squad public sniping still only got worse. More recently, the Jets' conceit that they can manage Tebow-mania suffered its first hit almost immediately. They set up 80 chairs for his introductory news conference and then issued more than 200 media credentials. It was a harmless mistake, but a gross miscalculation of the Tebow undertow just the same. All of this could blossom into more serious problems for Tannenbaum and Ryan. They could very well see Johnson put them on the same hot seat that so many of Steinbrenner's past managers and GMs ended up on when The Boss thundered he wanted something done, and the unstated caveat was, "And if I'm wrong, you're fired." It's too early to say Johnson and Tannenbaum and Ryan are operating on separate tracks. But it is something to watch. Owners get disenchanted with the help all the time. Johnson's characterization of HBO providing "good value" while blithely dismissing the possible distractions does suggest that the business side of the team could be muscling into on-field decisions. Though Tannenbaum backtracked Monday, Ryan's remarks -- made last week at the league meetings when asked about HBO's first visit in 2010 -- still stand: "At the time, I thought 'Hard Knocks' was good for us. We had nothing to hide. … I don't know about all that right now. I guess I need time to think about it." Johnson has a pattern of acting out and making splashy decisions when the Jets dip and/or the Giants' profile rises higher than the Jets. The Giants' Mara has clearly enjoyed seizing a few chances to rub in his team's second Super Bowl win during Johnson's tenure with some offseason zingers aimed at the Jets. Even Giants coach Tom Coughlin threw a few jabs at the recently concluded league meetings -- the same Coughlin whose playoff-run slogan last season was, "Talk is cheap. Play the game." The Jets still don't think that way. Or at least Johnson doesn't. When the going gets tough, Woody gets louder. So much for the NFL being a copycat league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 This. This is the guy who wanted to draft Mark Sanchez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 the business side of the team could be muscling into on-field decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Im rooting for it. The depresion is finally passing and there's no stopping the trainwreck so I might as well embrace it in all it's glory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Woody is trying to be like Dolan. After all Dolan has seen so much Knicks success with his meddling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I hate the Jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 problems problems everywhere. I has a problem with everything! He's trying to be like Steinbrenner....it's just working out like Dolan.....For now....in MarchApril. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 or what ? fatcessa won't respect the jets ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Ehh this is relatively mild, we could be stuck with plenty worse. I'd just assume Woody talk all he wants, so long as he continues to spend money and give the Jets every opportunity he can without being too meddlesome like a Jerry Jones. We should thank jeebus we aren't stuck with some assclown of an owner like Donald Sterling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 or what ? fatcessa won't respect the jets ? Johnson is clearly a detriment. I mean forcing a precious 4th round pick for a backup QB who led his team to the playoffs as a first time starter (albeit unconventionally)? The man's a mad man and off his rocker. Didn't even talk about the Favre gamble...that move set us back at least a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villain_the_foe Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Why does the owner have to watch his mouth? I wish a mother****** tell me what to do in my house lol. I think Howard needs to watch his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 problems problems everywhere. I has a problem with everything! He's trying to be like Steinbrenner....it's just working out like Dolan.....For now....in MarchApril. Hahahah... love it. In all seriousness, this article didn't even need to be written. But it was. Its up to fans to find a way NOT to do poop their pants every time a so-called writer pens an article that is high in fiber like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I think Howard needs to watch his. Is Johnette a popular name for dudes where you're from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Is Johnette a popular name for dudes where you're from? They have names in the bronx? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 "I thought ["Hard Knocks"] was a tremendous value," Johnson said, speaking at the opening of an NFL store in Manhattan. "I think the fan got to know the team a lot better. I've heard nothing but positives." That's because you're the boss. And you obviously don't have ANYBODY in your organization that wants to just be frank and tell you the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 EFIW YM ELOTS DAHSAR DAMHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Who the **** is Johnette Howard why should I give a sh*t what she thinks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Who the **** is Johnette Howard why should I give a sh*t what she thinks? You do not...I repeat do not scrap with Johnette Howard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Who gives a ****? When's the draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 You do not...I repeat do not scrap with Johnette Howard. Is that Garb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Is that Garb? Possibly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Possibly. This woman has been killing the Jets ever since the Tebow trade. I never knew of her existence until that day. Her first piece was about how she was pissed off that the Jets traded for Tebow. Who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 This woman has been killing the Jets ever since the Tebow trade. I never knew of her existence until that day. Her first piece was about how she was pissed off that the Jets traded for Tebow. Who cares? Maybe she's just hot for Mark Sanchez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 That's because you're the boss. And you obviously don't have ANYBODY in your organization that wants to just be frank and tell you the truth. Hard Knocks was bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Hard Knocks was bad? I liked it but to say it was all positive is pretty naive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I'm sick of having an owner who is willing to shell out the big bucks, willing to take risks, and makes this team a crapload of fun. Oh wait.... no, I'm not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetscode1 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 The guy is a billionaire...he can say whatever he wants...just hope the football guys are focused on the draft and not the HBO gig... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villain_the_foe Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Is Johnette a popular name for dudes where you're from? I didnt even realize that it was a female. I just seen howard and wrote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet27 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 or what ? fatcessa won't respect the jets ? But he is only slightly overweight....he has slimmed down and can get back into size 52 pants now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet27 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I'm sick of having an owner who is willing to shell out the big bucks, willing to take risks, and makes this team a crapload of fun. Oh wait.... no, I'm not. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Comparing him to Steinbrenner is a slap in the face of a deceased man. Steinbrenner, as much as I hated him as a non-Yankees fan, brought Champtionships to New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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