There are dysfunctional teams in the NFL-and then there are the New York Jets.

The latest evidence is a claim that Jets owner Woody Johnson nixed a trade with the Broncos for receiver Jerry Jeudy because Johnson believed Jeudy’s Madden rating was too low according to The Athletic.

The Madden factor apparently comes from Woody’s teenage sons, Brick and Jack.

“When we’re discussing things, you’ll hear Woody cite something that Brick or Jack read online that’s being weighed equally against whatever opinion someone else in the department has,” an unnamed Jets executive told The Athletic.

Per the report, that wasn’t the only time Johnson cited Madden ratings in connection with football decisions. Johnson reportedly pushed back on signing guard John Simpson because his “awareness” rating on Madden was too low.

Most teams would vehemently deny a story like this but the Jets actually provided a statement to TheAthletic acknowledging the involvement of the teens, and defending it.

“It is used as a reference point; it is not determinative,” a Jets spokesperson said regarding Brick and Jack’s input. “It’s really sad that an adult would use a misleading anecdote about teenagers to make their father look bad. It’s ridiculous, quite honestly, the idea that this was used to influence the opinion of experienced executives. . . . [The sons] have no roles in the organization. It’s completely ridiculous to suggest that any outside info is intended to replace the opinions of [Woody Johnson’s] staff.”

They may not have an official role but they clearly have some sway with their father.  And one day they will likely inherit the team and carry on the dysfunction with a new generation.