“Can he afford grass for MetLife”: NFL fans clown Woody Johnson as Jets owner donates $1,000,000 to women’s flag football initiative

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“Can he afford grass for MetLife”: NFL fans clown Woody Johnson as Jets owner doantes $1,000,000 to women’s flag football initiative (Credit: IMAGN)

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson found himself on the receiving end of criticism after committing $1 million to the creation of the largest collegiate women's flag football league in the country. The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) is set to debut in 2026.

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Many fans reacted to the news, with some criticizing Johnson for not spending money on improving MetLife Stadium, especially the turf.

"Put that $1 m into changing the surface at MetLife in the name of player safety," one fan said.

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"Can he afford grass for MetLife?" another fan said.
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"Crazy how the Jets can fund a whole league but not a functioning offense," another fan said.

Others questioned Woody Johnson's commitment to improving the team and even suggested he should take the team to the new league to see if they would succeed.

"Maybe their mens team could make the playoffs over there... probably not though," one fan said.
"Heartwarming ❤️ he should sell the jets and focus on this," another fan said.
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"Great to see where his focus is directed," another fan said.

The ECAC will feature a 7-on-7 flag football format. The season will kick off in February with a media day at MetLife Stadium. The regular season will be played from February through April. MetLife will host the championship game during the first weekend of May.

JJ Watt calls out Woody Johnson for trying to stop NFLPA report cards

Former NFL defensive end JJ Watt joined fans to demand that Woody Johnson improve the New York Jets' facilities. During a November appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," Watt called out Johnson for trying to block the NFLPA report cards instead of using them to improve his facilities.

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"Which teams are the ones that complained? Is it the ones with good grades or bad grades?" JJ Watt said. "I think we do (know). They trust the players to vote on the Pro Bowl, but they don't trust them to vote on how the facilities are."

Watt also touched on Johnson criticizing quarterback Justin Fields.

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"And what happens when an owner comes out and says that they're quarterback's no good," Watt said. "Is that public disparagement? Because that sure feels like public disparagement. I'm just trying to piece this together ... So, maybe don't be cheap, build a nice facility, treat your players well and make 'em happy."

The Jets are 3-9 after beating the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, and fans continue to complain about the team's owner.

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