Aaron Rodgers sounds off on Woody Johnson amid growing NY Jets turmoil

Aaron Rodgers has never been one to mask his true feelings. The NY Jets quarterback has made a career out of being unapologetically outspoken, whether it’s calling out critics, voicing his opinions on team dynamics, or addressing various controversies. He also isn't someone who's going to put up with obvious dysfunction.

That's why it should come as no surprise that Jets owner Woody Johnson was the latest target of Rodgers' criticism. While Rodgers didn't call Johnson out by name, he questioned Jets ownership and their willingness to support key football executives.

During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, Rodgers praised the Detroit Lions for constructing a winning culture and supporting head coach Dan Campbell at the time of his hiring in 2022.

On Wednesday, Rodgers was asked by team reporters if he believes the Jets provided the same support privately and publicly to their now-former regime. It isn't hard to read between the lines of his answer.

"“Is that a rhetorical question? I cited an example I’ve seen. There were other examples in Green Bay, both for and maybe not as for whoever was in charge. But I think it’s an important part of ownership to hire the right guys, set the vision, and support them when the outside world is trying to tear them down."

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Aaron Rodgers calls out Woody Johnson and the NY Jets' dysfunctional organization

Following that quote, Rodgers was asked if he believes that's how the Jets handle things. He repeated the question to reporters saying, "I'd have to look. I'll ask you guys, has there been a lot of public comments? Supportive comments?"

The response by reporters in the room — not really. "Yeah, there’s your answer,” Rodgers said.

Rodgers seemed to agree with the media's assertion that Woody Johnson and Jets ownership have not provided ample support for their former and current regimes. This, of course, is mainly referring to the recently fired Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas.

Rodgers specifically mentioned that NFL teams must not only hire the right people but they must also "allow them to do their job with full backing from the organization" when speaking to McAfee on Tuesday.

Johnson has been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks for his consistent meddling with the Jets. Reports suggest he routinely overruled Douglas, forced the coaching staff to bench at least one player, and has essentially been running the show most of the season.

That's not typically an astute way to run a professional football organization. Rodgers seems to agree with that notion.

While Rodgers didn't directly call Johnson out by name, his message here was clear. The Jets are a poorly run football team, and that starts at the very top with ownership.

Both Rodgers and the Jets have yet to make a decision regarding their 2025 plans, but the overwhelming belief is that the two sides will go their separate ways in the offseason. After a comment like this, it's hard to envision any other scenario.

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