Eagles CB Darius Slay shares harsh criticism of Philly fans

Outspoken veteran cornerback Darius Slay isn't shy about sharing his opinion. Still, his most recent comments on Philadelphia Eagles faithful won't make him any new fans in the "City of Brotherly Love." 

Appearing on "The Corner Suite" podcast co-hosted by Houston Texans CB and former Eagle Steven Nelson, Slay went hard at Philly fans for how they treat the players that represent them. 

"If they like you, they like you. If they don't, it's over with," Slay said. "If you ain't a baller -- even if you is -- The only person I seen them love is Lane [Johnson] and [Jason] Kelce."

Slay admitted that over an 11-year career, Eagles fans are the only ones to have gotten under his skin, saying they "talk crazy." 

"If we're losing at halftime and we go in, 'Boo,' the whole stadium," Slay said. "We get booed a lot." 

Nelson, who spent the 2021 season with the Eagles, backed up Slay's account of Philly fan behavior. He said it often became an us against them type of situation at Lincoln Financial Field, adding that his short stay with the team wasn't good for his "mental health." 

"Even if you make a good play -- it got to the point where I was playing against the fans," Nelson said. "I'd have a third down stop, and I'm talking s--- to the fans." 

This isn't the first time Slay has criticized Eagles fans. Ahead of the postseason, he said he'd rather play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road instead of facing boos from the home fans in Philly. He ultimately backpedaled, claiming it was a lighthearted joke. 

Whether his comments are fair or not, this time around, it's clear he wasn't joking. However, it shouldn't lead to any negative feelings from Philly fans because, as we all know, they're notoriously a very forgiving bunch.