Tag: DeSean Jackson

Eagles’ social media team with distant replay for Giants

The Eagles’ social medial team landed a distant replay shot on the Giants

The Philadelphia Eagles head to MetLife Stadium and The Meadowlands on Sunday to face the New York Giants in an NFC East clash.

The social media team took time on Thursday to rekindle memories the Giants certainly want to forget from 2010.

Anyone who doesn’t remember what happened on the fateful day of Miracle at the Meadowlands II.

Scoring
Quarter Time Tm Detail PHI NYG
1 3:36 Giants Mario Manningham 35 yard pass from Eli Manning (Lawrence Tynes kick) 0 7
2 13:02 Eagles David Akers 34 yard field goal 3 7
8:17 Giants Mario Manningham 33 yard pass from Eli Manning (Lawrence Tynes kick) 3 14
0:48 Giants Lawrence Tynes 25 yard field goal 3 17
0:05 Giants Hakeem Nicks 8 yard pass from Eli Manning (Lawrence Tynes kick) 3 24
3 3:56 Eagles Jeremy Maclin 8 yard pass from Michael Vick (David Akers kick) 10 24
4 8:17 Giants Kevin Boss 8 yard pass from Eli Manning (Lawrence Tynes kick) 10 31
7:28 Eagles Brent Celek 65 yard pass from Michael Vick (David Akers kick) 17 31
5:28 Eagles Michael Vick 4 yard rush (David Akers kick) 24 31
1:16 Eagles Jeremy Maclin 13 yard pass from Michael Vick (David Akers kick) 31 31
0:00 Eagles DeSean Jackson 65 yard punt return (David Akers kick) 38 31

They didn’t dredge this one up … yet.

Former Pro Bowl WR on Bills starting 2-0: ‘Didn’t see this coming’

Former Pro Bowl WR on #Bills starting 2-0: ‘Didn’t see this coming’

The Buffalo Bills have been perfect through two weeks of the 2024 NFL season, and many didn’t know that the Bills still had it in them to be among the best in the league.

We’ve already seen multiple members of the national media express their shock and surprise at what they’ve seen the Bills do through two weeks.

The latest to pivot their stance on this year’s Buffalo Bills is former NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson. Jackson joined Kay Adams on the “Up & Adams Show” to share his surprise at the performance of Buffalo so far this season:

“I honestly didn’t see this coming,” he said. “Obviously, I knew Josh Allen was a hell of a quarterback… [but] they let go of their whole defense, they let go of Stefon [Diggs], they let go of [Gabe] Davis… I mean it’s crazy. It’s mind-boggling to me how they’re playing.

“How you let go of your top two receivers, all these dudes… [Jordan] Poyer, [Micah] Hyde… you let go of all these dudes and y’all are playing lights-out football. It hurts me a little bit because this offseason I was on some media shows and I bashed them. I didn’t think they were gonna be good.”

Jackson surely wasn’t alone in dismissing the Bills’ chances this year. Many saw it as a “rebuild year”, and rightfully so given the changes made on the roster by the front office, but head coach Sean McDermott and the Bills team have always performed best when counted out.

Many have somehow forgotten the adversity the Bills overcame just last year. Through twelve games the Bills were 6-6, out of the playoff picture, and had just fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey. Then, under the direction of McDermott and newly-promoted OC Joe Brady, the Bills rattled off five straight wins, finishing 11-6 and winning the AFC East for the fourth consecutive year.

So, it’s not Jackson’s fault that he completely overlooked the Bills. On paper, the offseason looked like a mess, but now the Bills have youth all over their starting offense and defense, and after just two weeks, the Bills are way ahead of schedule.

Many national media outlets already have the Bills among the very best in the league in their latest power rankings, some even as high number two in the NFL.

Jackson’s full segment on the Bills can be found in the clip below:

Davante Adams fires back at DeSean Jackson claim he’s unhappy with Raiders ‘complete BS’

‘Complete BS’: Davante Adams fires back at rumors he’s unhappy with Raiders

Here we go again. The rumors are heating up again that Davante Adams is not happy with the Raiders. Last April, rumors surfaced he was looking to get out of Vegas, presumably to be traded after the start of the league year in March. He responded to that rumor by simply saying “If I wanted to be gone, I’d be gone.”

Now here we are less than five months later and the rumors have started up again. This time courtesy of DeSean Jackson who appeared on The Herd and said Adams told him he’s not happy.

“Me and Davante we’ve talked,” Jackson said. “I hate to do it because I don’t want to be the guy that says ‘DJax says this, and said that’, but at the end of the day he is unhappy. I mean you go from Aaron Rodgers then you come to the Las Vegas Raiders. You had not only Jimmy G and your boy Carr and it didn’t really work out.”

That was two weeks ago, and Adams has been sitting on it, not wanting to make more of a story of it than there was already. But when asked about the comments Wednesday, he didn’t hold back in his response.

“Whatever has been put out there lately is complete BS,” Adams said of the rumors he is unahppy. “I’ve never talked to Desean Jackson about one thing, . . In terms of me being upset or not being happy in this organization, it’s just a bunch of BS that’s just meant to throw everybody off and get clickbait.”

From the sounds of what DeSean Jackson said, he was getting much of his opinion on Davante’s situation from watching the Netflix show Receiver that showed Adams getting frustrated during last season with the offensive struggles in the first part of the season and his not getting the ball enough.

That, naturally, made some people wonder if Adams would want to stick around for the rebuild. Then after not getting a franchise quarterback in the draft and Davante chopping it up with his old QB Aaron Rodgers in the offseason, that could cause some speculation. But speculation and claiming to actually have spoken with someone about it are different things.

In the end, Adams just reiterated what he said back in April.

“Everybody wants to see what Davante Adams has got to say, and he’s pissed off in in Vegas,” he added. “If I was pissed off, I mean I wouldn’t be here right now.”

WATCH: Aaron Donald chooses between DeSean Jackson or LeSean McCoy to start a team

Aaron says he would choose LeSean McCoy over DeSean Jackson if he had to pick one player to start a football team with

LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson are two of the most dynamic weapons in NFL history, but which player would you start an NFL team with? Aaron Donald was a guest on the 25/10 show and was asked which player he’d start a team with.

Donald took a second to think through his answer and decided on Shady McCoy because of his ability to turn negative plays into explosive ones.

LeSean McCoy is arguably the most excellent running back in Eagles franchise history, and he’ll be honored this coming season during the team’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Philadelphia used a second-round pick (53rd overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft on McCoy, and he became the franchise’s all-time leader in rushing yards (6,792 yards). A three-time Pro Bowl back (2011, 2013-14) and two-time All-Pro (2011, 2013) with the Eagles, McCoy recorded the third-most rushing touchdowns in team history (44), and he still holds the franchise record for the most rushing yards in a single season (1,607 yards in 2013).

McCoy set the team’s single-game rushing record with 217 yards during the iconic “Snow Bowl” in 2013, which became the standout running back’s signature performance.

Jackson formally retired as a member of the Eagles last season.

The three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver with Philadelphia was recognized as the Honorary Captain of the Game in front of a sold-out crowd at Lincoln Financial Field last December 3.

A 2008 second-round draft pick out of Cal (49th overall), Jackson spent eight of his 15 seasons in Philadelphia, where he garnered three Pro Bowl nods (2009, 2010, 2013) as a receiver and special teams standout.

In 95 career games with the Eagles, Jackson ranks third all-time in receiving yards (6,512), sixth in receptions (379), and ninth in receiving touchdowns (35).

As a punt returner, he finished second in punt returns (132) and third in punt return yards (1,296) and is the team’s all-time leader in punt return touchdowns (tied with Darren Sproles with four).

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DeSean Jackson regrets asking Rams to trade him in 2021

In a recent media appearance, former Rams WR DeSean Jackson spoke about his departure from Los Angeles and the regret he has over the move.

DeSean Jackson, one of the greatest speedsters that the NFL has ever seen, spent a little under nine months with the Rams in 2021.

Jackson played in seven games for Los Angeles before requesting a trade and eventually a release. The team obliged and Jackson was let go on November 2, 2021.

Jackson would sign with the Raiders and the Rams would go on to win Super Bowl LVI that season. Appearing on FS1’s show “Speak”, Jackson expressed regret over leaving, saying he wishes he would’ve accepted his limited role and stayed with the Rams.

“For me, it was like the role I was presented almost didn’t hold up,” Jackson said. “And you got Cooper Kupp, he’s going down the field and catching passes. So it’s like my role in LA almost wasn’t needed. … For me, it was like I wasn’t used to not being that guy. I was always that guy. So for me, I do regret it because I could’ve humbled myself and said, ‘You know what, let me sit back. Let me play when they need me.'”

While in Los Angeles, Jackson was used sparingly. He did put up a three-reception, 120-yard game against Tampa Bay where he connected with Matthew Stafford for a 75-yard touchdown.

Other than that, he was mostly a non-factor, catching only eight passes for 221 yards with the Rams.

 

DeSean Jackson shares a hilarious story about Ravens legend Ray Lewis

Former NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson shared a hilarious story about former Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis

The Baltimore Ravens have a reputation for defense. They’ve had countless defensive stars walk through their doors and suit up in purple and back, with the greatest of them all being former inside linebacker Ray Lewis.

In an interview, former NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson told a hilarious story about just how feared Lewis was as a defender when he played. Jackson said he was terrified of Lewis after catching a pass, and even did an impression of the two-time Super Bowl champion when describing what he was told.

Lewis was known for his hard-hitting and physical play style, which set a tone for his teammates and opponents alike. Jackson’s story is just one of many about the Hall of Famer, and shows the impact he had just by being on the field.

Kenjon Barner responds to degrading comments on former Oregon coach Chip Kelly

Kenjon Barner and Jonathan Stewart aren’t hearing the degrading comments about their former coach Chip Kelly.

Former Oregon Ducks head coach Chip Kelly has found himself in the news cycle quite a bit over the last six months.

The most notable occurrence came when Kelly made that somewhat surprising jump from head coach of the UCLA Bruins to take over as the new offensive coordinator for the Ohio State Buckeyes, a move that is rarely seen at the power conference level in college football. This past week, though, Kelly once again saw his name in circulation after a pair of his former players, Philadelphia Eagles greats DeSean Jackson and LeSean McCoy, discussed him on their new podcast “The 25/10 Show” in an episode titled “The Truth about Chip Kelly.”

Long story short, the pair of former Eagles aren’t big fans of their onetime coach.

The two discussed the frustrations of Kelly’s coaching style and roster management, but the most damning remarks came with the insinuation that Kelly had a problem dealing with black athletes and often treated them differently. Jackson proclaimed Kelly often displayed discomfort when dealing with black players on the team and showed favoritism to the white athletes.

This is not something that Kenjon Barner or Jonathan Stewart — two players who spent time with Chip Kelly with the Oregon Ducks — agree with. This week on “The Sco-ing Long Podcast” both former Ducks talked about their experience with Kelly, and their views on his coaching style.

“I’ve never, for me, felt like Chip Kelly did not like black people, or had a problem with black athletes,” said Barner, who also played for Kelly with the Eagles. “The narrative of him not liking black folks, I don’t buy into that. I don’t know that to be true, and I would never be in agreement with that being said because I know what that man was for me.”

While anyone who has spent time around Kelly will tell you he has his quirks and is sometimes difficult to get along with, Barner claims that this in no way means that he has racist tendencies or takes issue with black athletes. From his time playing under Kelly as an 18-year-old to their experience at the NFL level together, Barner says that Kelly never changed.

“I’ve had the opportunity to know Chip since I was 18 years old,” Barner said.”The same man that I met then was the same man that I played for in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles, I know him to be no different. So to me, he was the same guy, but to somebody who was just meeting him, he’s going to come off different.”

Stewart, on the other hand, only spent one year with Kelly when he was the offensive coordinator at Oregon under Mike Bellotti. He says Kelly was always a standup guy who was true to his word, but the tendencies that led to his success at the college level didn’t necessarily translate to the NFL level.

“When I start hearing things about how he was as an NFL coach, my thought process was ‘Well this is different than college,’” Stewart said. “You can’t really run in the NFL like a college coach, because you’re dealing with grown men who’ve got kids at the house, they’re paying taxes, they’ve got food to put on the table, so you can’t really just talk to people any kind of way and expect the same outcome.”

One of the bigger points of contention that both Jackson and McCoy had with Kelly was for his roster management. During his short stint in Philadelphia, one of Kelly’s first moves was to release Jackson the year after his Pro Bowl season. He soon after traded McCoy to the Buffalo Bills for linebacker Kiko Alonso.

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On the surface, these moves may be head-scratchers, but Barner sees the logic in all of it for a head coach who is trying to establish himself.

“If I’m a coach and I feel like someone is a detriment to my team, I have to make a decision,” Barner said. “People may not like it or may not agree with it, but if I feel like I can’t be the coach that I need to be, or if someone is standing in the way of me being the coach of this team or is going against my message, then I’ve got to do what I’ve got to do. This is business.”

Depending on your experience with Kelly, your opinion may differ on his coaching tactics, and his leadership abilities. But from a pair of players who have known Kelly for a long time, and one who played under him at multiple stops, there seems to be no concern about his character or his motives.

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Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy embraces DeSean Jackson comparisons, playing weight goals

#Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy told reporters that he is embracing comparisons to DeSean Jackson and elaborated on his playing weight goals.

The many rookies under contract with the Kansas City Chiefs are getting their first taste of NFL life. The rookie minicamp is the first look at draft selections and undrafted talent trying to carve out a spot on the roster.

Chiefs first-round selection Xavier Worthy understands the high career expectations and many DeSean Jackson comparisons he’s received as he addressed reporters on the first day of rookie minicamp.

“Yeah, just as with punt return, his ability to make a play after the catch, and how he understood the leverage for deeper outs,” Worthy said of the similarities between his game and Jackson’s. “I feel like he had really good leverage, and I think he has the record for the longest touchdown.”

Worthy has a well-known track background and has always had a smaller frame than most of the league’s receivers. He is proud to say that hasn’t been an issue and that he has no problem unleashing force on potential tacklers.

“I was 169 [pounds]. I don’t think I took [hits] because I delivered them,” said Worthy. “I feel like it’s not gonna be a problem. I feel like just understanding your strengths and your weaknesses. I feel like that’s the big thing in the league.

“Don’t… try to hit a 215-pound linebacker. So, understanding your way and your strengths, as I said, D-Jax came into the league at 169 and understood his strengths. So just using your strengths to your strength.”

Worthy stood out in Texas because of his fantastic speed and ball skills. He reminded media members about his goal of playing weight by the time the regular season begins: “I play around the 175-170 (pounds) range,” said Worthy, “I’d be fine.”

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid had plenty of success with Jackson while with the Philadelphia Eagles, so he is well aware of Worthy’s potential to bring the team success for years to come.

Former Eagles greats DeSean Jackson and LeSean McCoy launch new podcast 

Former Philadelphia Eagles greats DeSean Jackson and LeSean McCoy to launch new podcast called The 25/10 Show

Podcasting is the new wave in the sports media world, and two former Philadelphia Eagles are reuniting as teammates.

LeSean ‘Shady’ McCoy and DeSean Jackson are teaming up for a new podcast, The 25/10 Show.

McCoy and Jackson officially announced during a Thursday sit-down with 94WIP in Philadelphia.

The podcast has been described as an intersection of sports, culture, and entertainment. The name comes from the duo’s Eagles jersey numbers.

The 25/10 Podcast will have a new show every week and will be available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all other audio streaming platforms.

2024 NFL Free agency: Eagles history with the franchise tag

With 22 pending free agents and several key players looking for big money, we’re taking a look at the Philadelphia Eagles’ history with the NFL franchise tag

When the Chiefs Super Bowl parade was completed, the NFL world started to focus on 2024 entirely and the critical offseason that awaits.

As teams around the league prepare for the NFL scouting combine, the franchise tag window opens on Tuesday and closes on March 5.

Any unrestricted free agent not tagged in that period will be able to sign with any suitor when the new league year and free agency opens on March 13. (The negotiating period, when teams can reach out to agents of potential free agents to start talks, begins March 11.)

Lamar Jackson was among six players tagged last year, with two, including defensive tackle Daron Payne (Giants) and tight end Evan Engram (Jaguars) signing long-term extensions.

The 2024 salary cap hasn’t been set yet, but it’s expected to land north of $240 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

The Eagles have to make critical decisions on several of their free agents, but none are worth franchise tagging.

They can bring back Fletcher Cox and Brandon Graham at a significantly cheaper rate, and the Eagles don’t like to pay running backs, so tagging D’Andre Swift is out.

With the new league year fast approaching, we’re looking at the Eagles’ history with the franchise tag.