DJinx didn't cancel his vacay to be at Skins offseason program

[Riccardo]

I thought the gang nonsense was the cover story?

From everything I've read it appears to be a combination of attitude and not worth the pay. What don't you understand about his image problem??

[SCREAMIN EAGLE]

The attitude makes a nice cover story but maybe he got cut because the Eagles didn't want to pay him.

Jackson cleared the vacation before he got signed. If Gruden thought it was a problem, he could have said no. Therefore it's not a problem. WTF don't you understand about that?

What dont you understand that Jackson should be there with his new team and coaches to squash the stigma that he's a me guy?

[Maniac]

How do you get by now that your unemployment has expired? Are they paying people to argue on street corners these days?

[TerpEagle]

How do you get by now that your unemployment has expired? Are they paying people to argue on street corners these days?

Did I hit a nerve there? I wasn't personally attacking you.

You were likening your job-change situation to Jackson's so I figured there was more to it than the fact that you asked to start a week later.

[Eagle In Ohio]

Because that wouldn't be the case

What dont you understand that Jackson should be there with his new team and coaches to squash the stigma that he's a me guy?

Now you're the one being naive. Him showing up to OTA's isn't going to magically erase the stigma that he has, and the people (like yourself) who see him as nothing but a diva, will always see him as nothing but a diva. It's just like with Vick. Even though he served his time and completely turned his life around and championed against the same thing that got him put in prison, to a large part of society, he's still the guy that killed the dogs. That's the way our society works.

[TerpEagle]

and I would expect them to talk to DeSean like men when he shows up. My feeling is that the majority of those guys know what DeSean can do, and are more than willing to let slide the fact that he's missing a couple days of OTA's. Like I said to SE, if this was training camp, I'd be right there with you guys.

Promoting Jackson to get a little leeway? After toeing the line for so long he does deserve a little break.

[TerpEagle]

Now you're the one being naive. Him showing up to OTA's isn't going to magically erase the stigma that he has, and the people (like yourself) who see him as nothing but a diva, will always see him as nothing but a diva. It's just like with Vick. Even though he served his time and completely turned his life around and championed against the same thing that got him put in prison, to a large part of society, he's still the guy that killed the dogs. That's the way our society works.

Showing up at OTA's wouldn't have made the stigma worse.

[KenfromCanada]

I'm perfectly aware of whether or not he does or doesn't have to be there.

Just can't agree with you on this one EIO. New team, new coach, big new contract, and a bunch of unsubstantiated rumours about him not being a team guy. This guy could have shut everyone up and made the Eagles look worse then they already do by not going on the vacation. Show that he is all in for this team. Send the rest of your friends that were going and foot the bill, but make a statement to your new team and coach and show up for these voluntary workouts.

[Maniac]

Not quite what?

Anyway this is pointless. Washington let him miss the beginning of their OTAs without apparent complaint. If it's a problem, it's their problem. Personally I think it's meaningless but interesting to see so many Eagle fans invested in it.

[Eagle In Ohio]

That's cool

Just can't agree with you on this one EIO. New team, new coach, big new contract, and a bunch of unsubstantiated rumours about him not being a team guy. This guy could have shut everyone up and made the Eagles look worse then they already do by not going on the vacation. Show that he is all in for this team. Send the rest of your friends that were going and foot the bill, but make a statement to your new team and coach and show up for these voluntary workouts.

We can agree to disagree. I just don't think it's that serious, and if he shows up and balls out for washington, then anyone who had an issue with this will forget about it quickly.

[TerpEagle]

if he shows up and balls out for washington

So far he hasn't. Hopefully that's indicative of his future behavior with them.

[KenfromCanada]

True enough. I guess most of us are still trying to justify the FO's move here because they aren't giving us a reason for cutting their best WR.

[Maniac]

I figured there was more to it than the fact that you asked to start a week later.

Which was as weak as all your logic here.

Washington approved the vacation. Maybe they wanted to give him some time to clear his head. Maybe they thought being lenient would payoff in the long run. He's their player now. We'll see how it works out.

[Eagle In Ohio]

I think you're on to something, my friend

Try enough. I guess most of us are still trying to justify the FO's move here because they aren't giving us a reason for cutting their best WR.

Those of us who still want to know why he's gone, and those who are trying to find every possible bad thing about him to somewhat justify his release.

[SCREAMIN EAGLE]

Now you're the one being naive. Him showing up to OTA's isn't going to magically erase the stigma that he has, and the people (like yourself) who see him as nothing but a diva, will always see him as nothing but a diva. It's just like with Vick. Even though he served his time and completely turned his life around and championed against the same thing that got him put in prison, to a large part of society, he's still the guy that killed the dogs. That's the way our society works.

I hated Vick when he came to the Eagles, but he earned my respect along with a lot of other fans when he showed me he was no longer the same old Michael Vick. The Michael Vick that would be the last one to get to practice and be the first one to leave. The Vick that didnt think it was important to work on his game because he felt he could rely on his God given talent. The Michael Vick who was not a leader in the locker room. Vick deserves alot of credit for the way he turned his life around. Maybe someday when Jackson grows up he will do the same thing. Hopefully it doesn't take a stint in prison for him to finally get it.