A new report claims that Woody Johnson, owner of NFL team the New York Jets, used EA’s popular Madden video game series to help him make decisions involving real players. It was even reported that a trade deal was canceled due to statistics found in the game.
EA Madden The NFL series has been around for decades and has always strived to be a realistic and accurate simulation of American football. As consoles have become more powerful, the Madden the series has become more advanced and photorealistic. Online support also means EA and Madden Developers can update player stats as the season progresses. All this to say that Madden is a very good simulation of the NFL and its players. It’s so good that Johnson reportedly used in-game data when making decisions.
December 19 Athletics reported that during the last NFL offseason, a trade deal between the Jets and the Denver Broncos was close to being finalized until owner Johnson vetoed the plan. According to multiple sources, ownership canceled deal to sign catcher Jerry Jeudy because player had low rating Madden. Jeudy will be drafted by the Cleveland Browns and has had a fantastic season.
The outlet reports that this isn’t the only time Johnson has leaned on Madden when making decisions. The Jets’ owner refused to allow the team to sign free agent John Simpson due to his low “awareness” rating in EA’s sports simulation. The Jets signed him anyway and he had a good season.
According to some sources who spoke to the media, the use of Madden in decision-making, it’s a sign that Johnson’s teenage sons have too much influence.
“When we discuss certain things, you’ll hear Woody quote something that Brick or Jack read online and that’s weighed against the opinion of someone else in the department,” a Jets executive said L’Athletic.
“It’s really sad that an adult would use a misleading anecdote about teenagers to make their father look bad. It’s ridiculous, quite frankly, the idea that this was used to influence the opinions of experienced executives,” a Jets spokesperson said.
« [Les fils] have no role within the organization. It is completely ridiculous to suggest that outside information is intended to replace the opinions of staff. [Woody Johnson]. »
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