Fans Mock Justin Fields’ Awkward Response to Owner Woody Johnson’s Remark Following Jets’ 0-7 Start to Season – “Processing Info Slower Than a Blitz”

Justin Fields claimed that he was unaware of Woody Johnson's remarks on his performance because he is not on social media.

Fans Mock Justin Fields’ Awkward Response to Owner Woody Johnson’s Remark Following Jets’ 0-7 Start to Season – “Processing Info Slower Than a Blitz”

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On Wednesday, Justin Fields listened to New York Jets owner Woody Johnson‘s remark while speaking with the reporters at the Jets facility. His response upon hearing Johnson’s remark became a topic of debate for fans on social media.

The Jets find themselves rooted at the bottom of the NFL after losing seven straight games to start the Aaron Glenn era in New Jersey. At the center of the Jets’ continuous poor performances is Justin Fields, who ranks in the lower echelons of nearly every quarterback metric there is, barring the touchdowns-to-interceptions ratio.

Glenn made great efforts to shield the 26-year-old from the media trials until a demoralizing blow arrived from within the organization. The Jets’ longtime patriarch hinted that he is running out of patience with Fields following the latest defeat at the hands of the Carolina Panthers.

When reporters asked for Fields’ reaction to Johnson’s remark, the Journeyman quarterback appeared unprepared. Fields claimed, “I wasn’t [aware of Johnson’s comments]. I’m not on social media.“

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Fields’ 89 completions rank 29th among 32 starting quarterbacks in the NFL after seven games (worse than Carson Wentz and Jayden Daniels, who have featured in fewer games). It’s a concerning trend for a shot caller, once viewed as equal to Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts.

Fans Mock Justin Fields' Awkward Response to Owner Woody Johnson's Remark Following Jets' 0-7 Start to Season: "Processing That Info Slower Than a Blitz"
Justin Fields (Image via IMAGO)

Fields has experienced ample adversity since entering the league, but the situation in New York might be the worst he has ever been in. Even the brass appears to be gradually losing faith in him.

It doesn’t bother me. Of course, everybody knows I need to play better; we need to play better as a team. No matter how the offense does as a unit, I’m going to get the blame, and I understand that. That’s just what comes with the job.

Justin Fields said

While the pile of losses may be a workplace hazard for Field and the Jets, the fans are the real losers here. And more often than not, they will make their voices heard.

On the flipside, Fields’ mature response garnered praise from Jets veterans who have repeatedly witnessed the owner’s lack of empathy towards players.

The Jets may be winless, but there are teams around the league that are in equally, if not worse, situations than the AFC East franchise. The two names that instantly come to mind are the Miami Dolphins and the Las Vegas Raiders. Both Tua Tagovailoa and Geno Smith have faced scathing criticism for failing to win games. However, neither team owner has publicly criticized them. So, what does this say about Johnson?

NBC Sports‘ Mike Florio, in a recent article, called out Johnson for his remarks.

Is it really a surprise? Bad teams stay bad due to dysfunction within the organization. And it all starts at the top. If the owner doesn’t know what he, or she, is doing, how can anyone expect the rest of the organization to operate effectively?

As things stand, Fields’ job is on the line. Glenn has yet to name his starter for the Cincinnati Bengals game, and it wouldn’t surprise anyone if Tyrod Taylor gets the nod ahead of the Ohio State graduate.

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