if you are a draftee, you definitely dont want to come to the Eagles

[Greenstealth]

Definitely. I think his contract didn't help but there are missing pieces of this story. Still it is an absolute front office debacle just cutting him when they cut him.

[common wealth]

If the "gang ties" had nothing to do with them cutting Jackson, they should say so. If what they know is worse than that, they may be doing him a bit of a favor by not talking.

It is possible that is why Desean isn't going on any sort of crusade to get them to publicly explain their reasoning.

I doubt it, the FO is probably in the wrong here, but we really don't know much at all.

[Sect 236]

Everyone else pretty much bought into Chip's deal.

The man makes a hell of a smoothie.

[Eagle In Ohio]

You could definitely be right

If the "gang ties" had nothing to do with them cutting Jackson, they should say so. If what they know is worse than that, they may be doing him a bit of a favor by not talking.

It is possible that is why Desean isn't going on any sort of crusade to get them to publicly explain their reasoning.

I doubt it, the FO is probably in the wrong here, but we really don't know much at all.

but if someone was trying to ruin my good name, and it was playing out on a national stage, and the rumors had no truth to them, I'd be screaming it from the mountaintops.

[JuTMSY4]

but if someone was trying to ruin my good name, and it was playing out on a national stage, and the rumors had no truth to them, I'd be screaming it from the mountaintops.

I think you'd be surprised. Sometimes lending credence to a rumor has a more negative effect. Or Desean doesn't want to answer questions or draw attention to guys who are really just dudes he grew up with.

It's also still possible the FO took advantage of a smoke screen and is just insulting our intelligence.

[Kelly Green]

Yeah -- There's No Hope Here

We're talking about a team that has a high powered offense, scores a ton of points and spreads the ball around so every player gets into the action -- a team that has a defense that got damn good as last season went on but still has room for improvement, making it a perfect place for talented college defensive players who would have a chance to fill a position of need and start immediately.

You're right -- no self-respecting blue chip college football player would ever want to be a part of that.

[Big Little]

We do usually agree and I get what you are saying.. I am pissed we lost him because of his production, but Chip must feel he can replace him in this years draft.

I just think Jaccson was more of a cancer in the lockerroom then we know about, notice how not one player on the team is bent out of shape about him leaving?

Having bad apple can ruin the whole bunch - since we are in pun mode today

[JuTMSY4]

Having bad apple can ruin the whole bunch - since we are in pun mode today

that's not a pun...

[Big Little]

True

[JuTMSY4]

True

stick to what you know: McNabb slobbering and FF hating. I mean we're still about 3 months removed from FF blowing a 28 point lead.

[Big Little]

Classic FF

Nope I am adding in emoticons and as many puns as I can think of from here on out!

Viva La WCMB!!!

[3rd & Inches]

Oh yeah. A 'gayte whoopass threat. Haven't seen one of those in a while. Remember when that guy challenged OB to some refereed kickboxing match or something?

I'm coming to a gayte just to fight. I have a list. "I came here to do two things...whoop some ass and eat a pepper, I'm fresh out of peppers."

[Maniac]

I just think Jaccson was more of a cancer in the lockerroom then we know about, notice how not one player on the team is bent out of shape about him leaving?

More faulty logic. No player commenting doesn't mean they are all happy with it. Based on Chip's quick itchy trigger finders, they may not see anything to gain by crossing him so why go there. There aren't too many vets on the team. I dont see any comments supporting Chip either except from redneck Kelce. Not a big surprise. And I guess Maclin but easy to see why he's happy about it. I'd be curious to hear from Shady.

And it certainly doesn't mean DJax was a locker room cancer. There is no evidence of that at all.

Hell, you had players threatening to fight Riley Cooper. Now that's a bad locker room situation.

[JuTMSY4]

yep, none at all

And it certainly doesn't mean DJax was a locker room cancer. There is no evidence of that at all.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/13/desean-in-danger-of-losing-locker-room/

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, some teammates have became frustrated with Jackson’s attitude, even before he missed a meeting and drew a deactivation from coach Andy Reid. According to the source, Jackson is perceived as moping and pouting and generally being more concerned about his contract than helping the team win games.

this isn't a new thing...

[Maniac]

That was 2011 when he was admittedly concerned about his contract.

Having some players dislike you does not equal locker room cancer. If the Eagles locker room was that bad last season, they would never have gotten past Cooper and never have won the division. I dont buy the locker room cancer angle. The league is full of divas.

Personality clash with the coach and a few rednecks, sure.