Jets Icon Faces Fierce Backlash After Admitting Cowboys Are the Better Team
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New York Jets icon Damien Woody — one of the most respected voices in Jets history — has ignited a storm among fans after openly admitting that the Dallas Cowboys were simply the better team in Sunday’s 37–22 blowout loss.
Speaking candidly on ESPN's GetUp, Woody didn’t sugarcoat his words. “That was an embarrassing performance by the Jets,” he said, directing his frustration at the players. “I could easily get on Aaron Glenn, but I’m going to the players. Do you have any pride in that locker room? That performance that you guys put out there yesterday was absolutely atrocious.”
While many praised his honesty, a wave of backlash quickly swept through Jets social media, with fans accusing Woody of “betraying” his former team by publicly criticizing the squad after they were humiliated at MetLife Stadium against a depleted Cowboys roster.
However, Woody’s comments reflected a deeper truth about the Jets’ current situation. The team is reeling at 0-5, missing key pieces and showing regression since Week 1. What was once a promising offseason looked exhausted and outmatched, giving up over 400 yards to Dallas’ offense despite the Cowboys missing quarterback Dak Prescott, four starting offensive linemen, and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb.
Still, Woody emphasized that admitting the opponent's dominance doesn’t diminish New York’s pride. “You have to acknowledge when a team comes in and imposes their will, even shorthanded. The Cowboys didn’t just win — they exposed us. That’s the kind of reality check every struggling team needs to respect.”
Some analysts defended Woody, noting that his blunt honesty has always been part of what made him a leader. Yet among die-hard fans, his words struck a nerve at a time when New York is searching for answers, identity, and hope.
As the Jets prepare for Week 6, one thing is clear: even from the analyst desk, Damien Woody still has the power to shake up the entire city of New York — with nothing more than the truth.
Former Eagles Star with Two Super Bowl Rings Returns to Philadelphia After Announcing Retirement in the Offseason, Right After the Win Over the Vikings
Philadelphia, PA — Right after the win over the Minnesota Vikings, the Philadelphia Eagles sent the locker room buzzing by confirming the return of former cornerstone Brandon Graham. Just a few months after announcing his retirement in the offseason, the defensive icon of the City of Brotherly Love has decided to lace up again as the team seeks additional edge pressure and a leadership voice for a pivotal stretch of the season.
Graham returns to a wave of excitement tempered by realism: he missed training camp and the first half of the season, which means he’ll need a carefully designed ramp-up plan. The coaching staff is expected to stage the workload day by day, monitor his recovery after each session, and then gradually increase his snaps from a rotational role. The immediate goal is to help him regain contact rhythm, hand feel, and takeoff timing in short areas.
From a football standpoint, Graham’s presence immediately gives the Eagles a disciplined leverage player at defensive end, a reliable set-the-edge option on early downs, and a veteran who can execute interior stunts/twists within pressure packages. While no one should expect a sudden surge in sacks, his biggest value lies in tightening the perimeter of the defense, forcing runs back into traffic, and elevating the unit’s collective pursuit.
In passing situations, Graham will likely be used selectively by package: rushing from 5- or 4i-technique and syncing with interior defenders to create steady pressure built on power and timing rather than pure speed. His savvy—reading drop points and triggering counter moves—has been missing at times as injuries thinned the edge rotation.
The locker-room dimension may be even more important. For years, Graham has been a standard-setter for practice intensity and mental consistency. For the young edge group, a teacher on the field—someone who calibrates eyes, shoulders, and hands in rhythm—can shorten the learning curve more than any meeting.
Procedurally, the two sides are expected to begin with standard medicals, then finalize a short-term deal through the end of the season with flexible structure: veteran minimum base plus incentives tied to snaps, benchmarks, and team results. From a roster-management angle, the Eagles will need to open a spot on the 53 (IR/waive/practice-squad adjustments) before activating Graham.
The upcoming schedule leaves little room for error, which is why a veteran who already speaks the language of this system—no playbook “translation” required—is such a snug fit. Graham’s return doesn’t preclude additional reinforcements; it positions the Eagles to strengthen depth internally while keeping options open if the trade market presents value.
Big picture, this is a low-risk move with a high ceiling for cultural and organizational impact. If the ramp-up progresses smoothly, the Eagles will have a dependable edge-setter right as the season enters its series of stress tests. And for Philadelphia fans, Graham’s message says it all: he can’t yet leave football—or this city—and the next appointment is back on the field.
