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Watt Slams Jets Owner Over NFLPA Report Cards
20 Nov
Summary
- JJ Watt criticized NFL owners for blocking player union report cards.
- Jets owner Woody Johnson previously received an 'F' grade on the report.
- Watt questioned the voting criteria for Defensive Player of the Week.
Former NFL defensive end JJ Watt voiced strong opposition to NFL owners who are reportedly trying to stop the NFLPA from releasing its annual team report cards. Watt argued on a recent broadcast that if owners trust players to vote for the Pro Bowl, they should trust them to evaluate team facilities and treatment.
Watt specifically called out New York Jets owner Woody Johnson, who had previously been reported as the only owner to receive an 'F' grade on the report card. Watt suggested that owners with poor facility grades might be the ones complaining and urged them to improve conditions for players.
Furthermore, Watt expressed his disagreement with the current voting system for the Defensive Player of the Week award. He questioned why a player's individual performance should be tied to their team's overall victory, stating that the award should recognize the best defensive player regardless of offensive success.
