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Adding a layer of complexity is the involvement of team representatives such as Woody Johnson, owner of the New York Jets. Johnson publicly dismissed the survey results, claiming they are "totally bogus." This stance is ironic because Johnson’s Jets routinely rank near the bottom in such evaluations, making the critique somewhat hypocritical.
The question arises: would it be more impactful if leaders from top-ranked teams publicly discredited these surveys? Having ambassadors from successful franchises praise or dismiss the reports could influence public perception. However, Johnson’s dismissive comments perhaps serve only to underscore the internal divide and the stakes involved for team reputations.