Why DeSean Jackson got released
Well then, that was interesting.
So finally, the two guys who enjoy pee pee and doo doo are no longer on my most hated rival team. Both were big reasons why I hated the Eagles as much as I did. Does that mean I hate the Eagles less now? I guess it does. Do I still hate them? Of course. But now they might be more even with the Cowboys. Now that DJax is a Redskin I already find myself hating him less, even though he’ll still get a chance to make me sad twice a year.
This whole DJax thing is really weird. I hope more information about it comes out, because it really doesn’t make sense to me. I think ultimately it comes down to him not necessarily fitting with what Chip wants to build, and since he’s a diva they decided to just move on from him instead of deal with him. DeSean was more productive last season when Vick was at the helm, once Foles came in Riley “The Racist” Cooper became the go-to guy. DeSean was always the speedy deep threat guy who didn’t get a lot of catches or targets but was a big deal because he could stretch the field and take defenders with him. His best skills were still on low percentage plays, even if he was good at those low percentage plays. I think Chip wants a more efficient offense, and not one that has the #1 WR always doing the same low efficiency play. Foles also doesn’t have Vick’s arm.
But still, these are valid reasons to reduce DeSean’s role, not to flat out cut him. If they had managed a trade it would have made complete sense. But to let other teams snatch up a good player at no cost to them while you get stuck with a 6 million or so dead money cap hit…just doesn’t seem smart by the Eagles. He was a locker room diva, if reports are to be believed. He wanted to be paid like a top 10 WR when he isn’t quite top 10, and he already got a big pay bump recently. The gang thing is bullcrap, I don’t believe any of those stories. It makes for good jokes though. I’d guess a lot of players, especially ones who grew up in poor areas, know gang members. Doesn’t mean they are involved and killing folks Hernandez Style.
It makes for good jokes though. DeSean I still hate you but if you stick it to Philly twice a year I will laugh with you for once.
I think part of the problem is that he was due basically $10m in each of the next three years, and Chip wants to rebuild, which means you need cap space. Combine that with how deep this draft is at WR – hell, if Pryor and Clinton-Dix are both gone, they could get a perfect replacement in round 1 with Brandin Cooks – I can understand the logic, especially since Jackson would’ve been 31 by the time the contract ended, and speedsters at 30+ are dicey propositions.
Hey Dave I just realized this is your 192nd comic, are you doing anything special for #200?
The first rule of the Draw Play is you DO NOT talk about the Draw Play.
I know it’s from West Side Story, but Jets vs Sharks sounds like something straight outta the NHL.
Ultimately, at the end, I can forgive Jackson for that 2010 TD. I’m sure that Cruz’s salsa inflames the Eagles much the same way. In the end it’s all just showboating, and it’s not like the Eagles are the only team in the division whose top receiver pouted and sulked their way off the team this past season…
What doesn’t get a pass is their fans. I think the fanbase is the part of the Eagles organization that I hate the most. I would probably be more able to sit down and enjoy a good football game with Nick Foles than with any Philly fan. They’re seriously all insane people, and I stay the hell away from Philadelphia because of it.
As much as I hate the Eagles, it’s wrong to judge a whole fan base like that. I’ve met and had good chats with Eagles fans before, and I’ve met some huge jerks as well. Every fan base has it’s large share of awful people. I’ve me some horrible Giants fans in my day too.
I live in-between Philly and Baltimore, I know a fair share of Eagles fans. By and large, they’re reasonable, enjoyable people, and they’re no crazier than any other football fans, they just get a bad wrap because they’re super-critical of their team, and they booed McNabb. But on an individual level, they’re no worse or better than the rest of us.
Now Flyers fans, THOSE are crazy people.
I’ve never met anyone like that. I’ve met plenty of reasonable cowboys and skins fans (even my mother is a skins fan, having started her career in the DC metro area), but no such representative from Philadelphia.
This is for you Dave, from an avid reader and Eagles fan. If only I could see your reaction to watching this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2-4XxkOnqs
Also as much as you hate the Eagles, we fans hate the cowboys way more than you Giants fans.
Dear god Chip’s face
lol…
Hey Dave, I love your comics, keep up the great work…but DeSean isn’t a top 10 receiver? Really? I agree he may have been slightly over paid but I don’t think you can name 10 receivers better than DeSean in the current league (for what he provides, anyway.) Deep threat and above average returner? He’s one of the best open field players right now.
Fitzgerald
AJ Green
Megatron
Wayne
Andre Johnson
D Thomas
Josh Gordon
Julio Jones
Alshon Jeffrey
Vincent Jackson
There’s ten in no particular order, and there are a few more I think on the level. Obviously this in my own opinion, but I think DeSean is perpetually right on the cusp. #9 at his absolute best, which was this year in a revamped offense when much of his production came with Vick and not Foles. He’s not consistent enough to be top 10. When he is on he’s great but he has one basic trick, and that is speed. If he can’t break out with his speed and get behind people then he’s nothing and vanishes for the game. He doesn’t really do many returns anymore either, so that argument is kind of moot. His greatest play was a return, but it was 3 years ago and the Eagles moved him into a much more WR only role since. He doesn’t get as many targets because he doesn’t really do much besides burn people. He’s a one trick pony. He’s damn good at his one trick, but that’s it. He can’t out jump anyone. He can’t outmuscle anyone who jams him. He’s not as reliable in shorter routes. When he is on, he’s top 10. When he’s not on, he’s barely top 20.
Somewhere in Kansas City, Andy Reid is shedding too many tears.
Nice Sex Pistols reference.
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He’s back!!