The irony is that Woody Johnson was a much bigger problem for the Jets than Rex Ryan was. You see it time and time again: These owners who insist on getting involved in the operations of their teams usually cause a lot of problems. Too many of them really function like nothing more than a die-hard fan with a lot of money, and they are rarely ever equipped to make operational decisions for a sports team.
difference is Woody changed; brought in a potentially good GM, admitted his mistake in letting Revis go and the Jets are one game away from 11 wins...
See Alex Spanos.
MOST owners get rich in some other business then buy themselves sports franchise.
It’s the ultimate ego stroker.
Look at it from their point of view.
They already have fame and fortune from whatever business they were in.
They already have the Trophy Wife and Trophy Mistress.
They already have whatever car, boat or plane that turns them on.
They already own mansions in every state or country that interests them.
What’s left but a professional sports franchise?
The ultimate limited membership country club.
The membership is so limited and the franchises so in demand that current owners can keep out anyone they don’t like.
A sports team is the ultimate leggo set.
New players are drafted every year.
Wheelers and dealers do their wheeling and dealing every year.
Owners hold the careers of highly sought after athletes in their hands and can make or break even the best players.
It is the little league dad complex on steroids.