Damian Woody didn’t hold back after the Jets’ 26-19 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
As New England dealt with multiple missing starters and still found a way to control the game on the ground late, Woody saw a defense that had no answers. The former Patriots first-round pick and former Jets offensive lineman took to social media during the game and blasted what he saw from New York.
“This is embarrassing for the Jets defense,” Woody said. “Replacement [offensive line] and they’re milking clock all the way down.”
He wasn’t finished there. Woody pointed to the Patriots’ injury-hit offensive line and the Jets’ inability to create pressure, especially late.
“I’ve got nothing. Pats down half their OL & still got it done,” he wrote.
“End of half is atrocious and Jets didn’t get ANY pressure on Drake Maye. It’s just not good enough.”
The Jets’ defense finished without a sack, and Woody said the problem goes beyond the sideline. New York is 2-4 after the defeat, and while that record still leaves some room to recover, Woody pushed for more responsibility from the locker room itself.
“I know it’s easy to blame the coaching staff and they’re definitely culpable but when do the players stand up and say enough is enough?” Woody asked. “At the end of the day the players are the ones out there.”
The Jets get a quick shot to respond on Sunday, when the 0-5 Dolphins visit MetLife Stadium for a 1 p.m. kickoff.
The Patriots improved to 4-2 and now turn around quickly for a Thursday night game in Chicago against the Bears.
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