Teammates on DJax

[JuTMSY4]

http://www.phillymag.com/birds247/20...tes-want-back/

Jeremy Maclin has been Jackson's teammate for five years, but he said he has not spoken with his fellow wide receiver since the trade rumors first surfaced. Asked if he wants Jackson back, Maclin said: "I want to win games and obviously DeSean is a very talented player. So I want to win games." "DeSean’s a great talent. That’s undeniable. As far as everything else, he’s come a long way. He’s matured a lot in the NFL. I think that’s part of the process, but it’s not for me to speak on another man’s behalf. So like I said, whatever happens, that’s what we have to roll with."

Herremans

"I think DeSean’s important to this team. On the other hand, I don’t think there’s one person that’s irreplaceable. I’d like to think that I’m irreplaceable, but I know that’s not the fact. The fact is what they’re trying to do here is create a system to where you don’t have to rely on just the players and who they are. You can just plug guys into the system and have success from there for many years to come."

"There’s fast guys that come out every year in the draft," "But there’s not DeSean Jacksons that come out every year in the draft. And those are the things that you have to weigh out when you’re going through this process. And so I’m just glad I don’t have to make the decisions."

Trent Cole

"All I can tell you is I think he’s a good person," "I think he’s a really good person and he’s a great player. He’s a guy I’ll never forget. When my career’s done, to the end, that’s a guy I’ll never forget. Just the incredible plays he’s made and what he’s done for the Eagles.

"As a teammate, I think he’s a great guy. He’s always been open to me. I’ve always been open to him. I’ve always talked to him. He’s always talked to me. I consider him one of my brothers. I think he’s a good guy. He has some things in the past that everybody keeps dwelling on. But from my standpoint as a teammate and as a brother to him, I think he’s a good guy."

Not the highest praise for the dude

[TerpEagle]

http://www.phillymag.com/birds247/20...tes-want-back/

Herremans

Trent Cole

Not the highest praise for the dude

I think Herremans makes the best point. It's not about one player with Kelly. Jackson had a great year but his absence from the Eagles wouldn't preclude other players from having great years or overall success.

[Dan Drives a Van]

I saw this article too. It's interesting to try to parse the quotes to get a sense of what they really feel about the guy. What they actually say to reporters is probably a mix of their loyalty to Chip, their loyalty to the team, their loyalty to DeSean, and their true feelings.

I still say we're not gonna get the whole story until after DJax is long gone.

[The Ref]

I read it but didn't see any video or hear any audio tape. I'd say there's more than a 90 percent chance that the reporter edited it to sound callous. The higher praise for DJax was cut out.

A more accurate quote came from Michael Kendricks a few days ago.

On the other hand, most players stay out of each other's business affairs. It's one area where no one wants to tread.

And Kelly can't win without players. The NFL isn't about anyone's system. If you don't have the horses, the golden chariot just sits in the mud. They need Jackson every bit as much as they need McCoy. Not going to win much without either of them.

[Eagle In Ohio]

Just sounds like Cliches 101 to me

http://www.phillymag.com/birds247/20...tes-want-back/



Herremans



Trent Cole



Not the highest praise for the dude

It's not screaming from the mountain tops, but they're not going out of their way to diss him, either. However, saying someone is like a brother sounds like pretty high praise to me.

[JuTMSY4]

It's not screaming from the mountain tops, but they're not going out of their way to diss him, either. However, saying someone is like a brother sounds like pretty high praise to me.

don't mistake a platitude for an actual statement. Ignoring the usual fluff, the real stuff, which these guys (fairly) won't say to the media, lacks a major endorsement...or any endorsement

[Greenstealth]

don't mistake a platitude for an actual statement. Ignoring the usual fluff which these guys (fairly) won't say to the media, there's no major endorsement.

They just seem to be echoing Kelly for the most part which is basically what they should do if they are keeping their own interests at a priority. The only thing I came away with is that there is no smoking gun, yet. It certainly wasn't a ringing endorsement but there is also nothing damning coming from the article. It suggests that everyone but the fo and Kelly (staff?) are still in the dark.

[The Ref]

asked about if desean is part of the culture maclin said:

“I mean, I guess. Like I said, if they’re trying to do whatever they’re trying to do, that’s what they’re trying to do,” Maclin told Clark. “So I don’t know.”

Someone care to interpret this?

[3rd & Inches]

I saw this article too. It's interesting to try to parse the quotes to get a sense of what they really feel about the guy. What they actually say to reporters is probably a mix of their loyalty to Chip, their loyalty to the team, their loyalty to DeSean, and their true feelings.

I still say we're not gonna get the whole story until after DJax is long gone.

I agree with this.

[3rd & Inches]

I think Herremans makes the best point. It's not about one player with Kelly. Jackson had a great year but his absence from the Eagles wouldn't preclude other players from having great years or overall success.

Yep, sounds like we are going to be the Patriots-Lite. The big forehead must be sooo happyyy!!

[Riccardo]

Who cares what those clowns think?

Seems to me the only relevant player's perspective on DJ is Foles.

[3rd & Inches]

Seems to me the only relevant player's perspective on DJ is Foles.

stop posting


Is March gayness over yet?

[Riccardo]

Are they at the "sweet sixteen" yet?

Sickeningly geigh

[3rd & Inches]

Sickeningly geigh

Geigher than DQ licking mayo off of KG's man boobs while wearing a coat made of his own pubic hair.