Jordan Travis Critiques Woody Johnson’s Comments on Justin Fields
Former Jets quarterback Jordan Travis understands the challenges Justin Fields is facing. Recently, Travis shared his experience of feeling disrespected during his rehabilitation from a foot injury that ultimately ended his career.
Woody Johnson, the owner of the Jets, made headlines with some unflattering remarks regarding Fields following a lackluster performance against the Panthers in Week 7.
“I really don’t want to be rude, but I’ve never played on the field, obviously not to that extent,” Travis mentioned during an appearance on the “Travis Takes Two” podcast. “People have made comments about my feet, and, well, they can be… interesting. Sometimes older folks just speak their minds, and it left me feeling a bit confused.” He added, “I found myself wondering, ‘Will I ever recover?’ It wasn’t about how I was feeling; it was just those types of comments. It bothered me, but I eventually learned to ignore it.”
Johnson’s comments, especially during a tough 0-7 start for the team, have drawn criticism from many. After Fields struggled against the Broncos and Panthers, culminating in being benched mid-game, Johnson had some pointed words about his quarterback.
“It’s challenging to have a quarterback like ours. He has potential, but something isn’t clicking,” Johnson stated in a recent owners meeting. “If you look at head coaches with similar quarterbacks, the results tend to be the same across the league. Consistency at that position is crucial, and that’s what we aim to work on the rest of the season.” He added, “If I could throw the pass, I’d feel better about it.”
This situation resonated with Travis, who was a fifth-round pick in 2024 and only spent a single season with the Jets. He had hoped to return after a severe injury during his final year at Florida State, but unfortunately, his efforts were in vain.
After being medically advised to retire this past April, Travis reflected on his journey, saying, “On November 18, 2023, my life changed unexpectedly. I tried hard to recover, but my leg didn’t respond as needed. After consulting with doctors and my agent, retirement was recommended.”
Though Travis has not detailed the specifics of Johnson’s comments, his brother Devon, a former Blue Jays player, expressed his frustration. “Cheer up, brother. Just because you’re rich and an owner doesn’t mean you can disrespect a player who’s doing his best,” he said, criticizing the Jets’ management approach.
On a more positive note, Travis commended Fields for his resilience, especially after leading the Jets to their first win against the Bengals last Sunday. “Kudos to Justin Fields. I saw his press conference; he didn’t seem too distressed at all. It was inspiring,” Travis remarked. “I had to share that on Instagram. This is his moment, and it looks like he’s got a chance to shine.”
Former Jet Jordan Travis criticizes Woody Johnson for insensitive comments about injuries after the Justin Fields incident.
Jordan Travis Critiques Woody Johnson’s Comments on Justin Fields
Former Jets quarterback Jordan Travis understands the challenges Justin Fields is facing. Recently, Travis shared his experience of feeling disrespected during his rehabilitation from a foot injury that ultimately ended his career.
Woody Johnson, the owner of the Jets, made headlines with some unflattering remarks regarding Fields following a lackluster performance against the Panthers in Week 7.
“I really don’t want to be rude, but I’ve never played on the field, obviously not to that extent,” Travis mentioned during an appearance on the “Travis Takes Two” podcast. “People have made comments about my feet, and, well, they can be… interesting. Sometimes older folks just speak their minds, and it left me feeling a bit confused.” He added, “I found myself wondering, ‘Will I ever recover?’ It wasn’t about how I was feeling; it was just those types of comments. It bothered me, but I eventually learned to ignore it.”
Johnson’s comments, especially during a tough 0-7 start for the team, have drawn criticism from many. After Fields struggled against the Broncos and Panthers, culminating in being benched mid-game, Johnson had some pointed words about his quarterback.
“It’s challenging to have a quarterback like ours. He has potential, but something isn’t clicking,” Johnson stated in a recent owners meeting. “If you look at head coaches with similar quarterbacks, the results tend to be the same across the league. Consistency at that position is crucial, and that’s what we aim to work on the rest of the season.” He added, “If I could throw the pass, I’d feel better about it.”
This situation resonated with Travis, who was a fifth-round pick in 2024 and only spent a single season with the Jets. He had hoped to return after a severe injury during his final year at Florida State, but unfortunately, his efforts were in vain.
After being medically advised to retire this past April, Travis reflected on his journey, saying, “On November 18, 2023, my life changed unexpectedly. I tried hard to recover, but my leg didn’t respond as needed. After consulting with doctors and my agent, retirement was recommended.”
Though Travis has not detailed the specifics of Johnson’s comments, his brother Devon, a former Blue Jays player, expressed his frustration. “Cheer up, brother. Just because you’re rich and an owner doesn’t mean you can disrespect a player who’s doing his best,” he said, criticizing the Jets’ management approach.
On a more positive note, Travis commended Fields for his resilience, especially after leading the Jets to their first win against the Bengals last Sunday. “Kudos to Justin Fields. I saw his press conference; he didn’t seem too distressed at all. It was inspiring,” Travis remarked. “I had to share that on Instagram. This is his moment, and it looks like he’s got a chance to shine.”
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