To be clear, the Jets made all the wrong kinds of history in 2024. They extended their record-breaking active playoff drought to 14 years and finished third in the AFC East with a dismal 5–12 record, clinching their ninth consecutive losing season.

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson stopped to answer one question outside the locker room after the Jets finished 5-12.

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has spoken. The Jets (5-12) beat the Miami Dolphins (8-9) in their 2024 NFL season finale. It was a 32-20 win. Eliminated from the postseason already, Johnson was upbeat after the victory at MetLife Stadium when he briefly spoke to media.

This is the legacy of Woody Johnson’s disgraceful tenure as the owner of the Jets. Somehow, he’s managed to make the NFL’s most beaten-up fans feel like they’ve gone 15 rounds with Apollo Creed a day after going 15 rounds with Clubber Lang. Johnson’s defenders will die on the hill of: what about 2009 and 2010? What about 2001-02, 2004, 2006?

After another disappointing season for the Jets came to a close on a cold night at MetLife Stadium, running back Breece Hall stood in front of reporters to reflect on the 5-12 finish. “It’s hard for a team to win when your coach and GMs are getting fired halfway through the season,” he said. “It’s just a lot of stuff up in the air.”