Jets are so bad they’re making players cry in the locker room

The New York Jets always seem to find a way to discover a rockier bottom, and that appears to be what's happening again this season. The Jets fell to 0-5 on Sunday following yet another humiliating home loss, this time at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys.

The Cowboys defeated the Jets 37-22 in a game that, much like most weeks, wasn't nearly as close or competitive as the final score would indicate. This game was over once Dallas took a 23-3 lead into the half. Don't let the garbage-time stat-padding fool you.

Jets fans have suffered through years of misery and despair watching this football team to the point where no one would blame anyone if a few tears were shed. But on Sunday, that sorrow and gloom made its way to the Jets locker room.

Left guard John Simpson was interviewed in the locker room after another embarrassing loss on Sunday. Simpson was visibly emotional and fighting through tears as he attempted to remain optimistic.

"I think the future is bright for this organization and I’m happy to be part of this organization. I know deep down — I get emotional about this shit (fighting tears). But I know we’re going to turn this shit around."

John Simpson

Multiple reporters confirmed that Simpson was in tears as he tried his best to remain upbeat about the future of the Jets' organization. Fans watching from home likely felt every ounce of that frustration and heartbreak alongside him.

The Jets made John Simpson cry after another embarrassing home defeat

The final numbers from Sunday’s loss barely tell the full story. The Jets actually held the ball nine more minutes, gained three more first downs, and racked up nearly the same yardage as the Cowboys in Week 5.

Justin Fields finished 32-of-46 for 283 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions, adding 26 yards on the ground. Rookie tight end Mason Taylor recorded a career-high nine catches for 67 yards. The box score paints the picture of a competitive loss and a solid showing by the offense.

But the game film tells a different tale. The Jets were thoroughly dominated in every facet of the game on Sunday. The offense shot itself in the foot with untimely penalties and a costly Breece Hall fumble, while the passing game couldn't complete anything down the field.

The less said about the Jets' defense, the better. Aaron Glenn and Steve Wilks' unit was once again tormented by Dak Prescott and a rag-tag group of receivers. Ryan Flournoy, who entered the week with 137 career receiving yards in two seasons, finished with 114 yards in this game alone.

The effort was poor, the execution was even worse, and the result was a blowout that left no doubt the Jets are still far from competitive. With that perspective, yeah, it makes sense that these losses are going to start wearing on players.

For guys like Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson, Quinnen Williams, etc., this is all they've known at the NFL level. But for a player like Simpson, who tasted success in Baltimore, it can be a harder pill to swallow.

Simpson knows what it feels like to be part of a winning culture, and experiencing this level of dysfunction in New York is a jarring, emotional reality check.

For now, the only thing clear is that the Jets’ misery shows no signs of slowing down, and if even players like Simpson are visibly moved, it’s a reminder of just how long this team has been stuck in the gutter.

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