Dear Mr. @woodyjohnson4,
I am writing to you today as part of a dedicated #Jets fan base (as a representative of 10,000 Jet fans on a daily podcast) and a proponent of honoring our team's rich history.
This letter concerns a promise made to a true Jets legend, soon-to-be 84-year-old Matt Snell, the powerful running back who scored the team's only touchdown in our #SuperBowl III victory.
It has long been a part of Jets lore that former owner Sonny Werblin promised Matt Snell a "job for life" within the organization for his instrumental role in our championship.
However, that promise was not upheld after Werblin's departure. With all due respect to the contributions of past owners, the failure to honor this commitment is a stain on our team's legacy.
You, as the current owner and incredible philanthropist, have a unique opportunity to right this historical wrong and receive the admiration of Jet Nation.
By reaching out to Matt Snell directly and finding a meaningful way to bring him back into the Jets family, you can demonstrate a profound respect for the players who built this franchise and its history, which you inherited when you purchased our team.
It would be a powerful gesture of continuity and gratitude, showing that the Jets organization values its past and its heroes. Reconnecting with Matt Snell would not only be a great story, but it would also reaffirm the team's commitment to honoring its heritage.
Please consider making this a priority. It's time to bring a living legend back home while he still breathes among us.
Sincerely,
Paul A. Esden Jr. - A Concerned Jets Fan Representative
#JetUp
https://t.co/qAy07rTErF
Dear Mr. @woodyjohnson4,
I am writing to you today as part of a dedicated #Jets fan base (as a representative of 10,000 Jet fans on a daily podcast) and a proponent of honoring our team's rich history.
This letter concerns a promise made to a true Jets legend, soon-to-be 84-year-old Matt Snell, the powerful running back who scored the team's only touchdown in our #SuperBowl III victory.
It has long been a part of Jets lore that former owner Sonny Werblin promised Matt Snell a "job for life" within the organization for his instrumental role in our championship.
However, that promise was not upheld after Werblin's departure. With all due respect to the contributions of past owners, the failure to honor this commitment is a stain on our team's legacy.
You, as the current owner and incredible philanthropist, have a unique opportunity to right this historical wrong and receive the admiration of Jet Nation.
By reaching out to Matt Snell directly and finding a meaningful way to bring him back into the Jets family, you can demonstrate a profound respect for the players who built this franchise and its history, which you inherited when you purchased our team.
It would be a powerful gesture of continuity and gratitude, showing that the Jets organization values its past and its heroes. Reconnecting with Matt Snell would not only be a great story, but it would also reaffirm the team's commitment to honoring its heritage.
Please consider making this a priority. It's time to bring a living legend back home while he still breathes among us.
Sincerely,
Paul A. Esden Jr. - A Concerned Jets Fan Representative
#JetUp
https://t.co/qAy07rTErF