BroadwayJets 743 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Dropped by the eagles because his gang connections were troubling to the organization. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
faba 118,231 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Follow NFL on ESPNVerified account@ESPNNFL BREAKING: The Philadelphia Eagles announce they are releasing WR DeSean Jackson. pic.twitter.com/vnhdjeHDHu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slowmoe57 66,990 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Adam Schefter Despite shopping him and finding interest, Eagles have made decision to cut WR DeSean Jackson. Outright. Jackson is now a free agent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stoicsentry 18,067 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Wow, I really didn't think that would happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pointman 5,277 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Nice. Now we have no chance of landing him. Cheapzik can't beat out anyone's offer. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stoicsentry 18,067 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Adam Schefter Despite shopping him and finding interest, Eagles have made decision to cut WR DeSean Jackson. Outright. Jackson is now a free agent. Curious decision. Is there some benefit to cutting him over, say, getting at least a 5th round draft pick for him? Because there's no reason why they couldn't have gotten *that* at least. Right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stoicsentry 18,067 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Nice. Now we have no chance of landing him. Cheapzik can't beat out anyone's offer. Draw a line in the sand! Never overpay, not even if it means winning more games! LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pointman 5,277 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Draw a line in the sand! Never overpay, not even if it means winning more games! LOL What does winning mean, if we can save a billionaire money!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt39 43,123 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Draw a line in the sand! Never overpay, not even if it means winning more games! LOL Do you draw a line for active gang bangers or no Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pointman 5,277 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Do you draw a line for active gang bangers or no Nah. Roll the dice, worry about it later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lizard King 3,356 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Curious decision. Is there some benefit to cutting him over, say, getting at least a 5th round draft pick for him? Because there's no reason why they couldn't have gotten *that* at least. Right? Signing him is risk enough. After Hernandez, nobody is going to actually fork over a pick for a guy connected to the Crips. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stoicsentry 18,067 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 What does winning mean, if we can save a billionaire money!!!! RIGHT ON!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stoicsentry 18,067 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Signing him is risk enough. After Hernandez, nobody is going to actually fork over a pick for a guy connected to the Crips. I'm not saying you're right or wrong. But what do we actually know about his "connections" at this point? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
faba 118,231 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Ok his connections make this more interesting and dicey- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Newyorkgiants10 20 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 apparently his main group of people he hangs with have some serious ties to the crips his group has been involved in 2 homicides over the past 2 years or something like tha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pointman 5,277 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 27 years without incident. 6 years in the league. Rumors are a dangerous thing to take stock in. Donte Stallworth murdered someone and got back in the league. I'd take option 1 all day long. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stoicsentry 18,067 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Ok his connections make this more interesting and dicey- And the amount of receivers available in the draft. Just read that 33 wide receivers are expected to be drafted this time, 6 of 'em in the 1st round alone. So there's plenty out there if you want to go that route, which is cheaper and has much less risk. But I wonder now... I don't think he'll get a huge contract because of these "connections" and the fact that they were enough to make Philadelphia release him. So maybe he won't get so much. Also, IF THE PATRIOTS SIGN HIM, GOD HELP US ALL!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NJ 132,948 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 from NJ.com: "Yet the Eagles' apparent interest in jettisoning Jackson likely has little to do with his performance on the field or a big-money contract that could squeeze the team's salary cap. Rather, sources close to Jackson and within the Eagles' organization say, it's Jackson's off-field behavior that concerns the front office. A bad attitude, an inconsistent work ethic, missed meetings and a lack of chemistry with head coach Chip Kelly are the reasons, sources told NJ.com. And when the Eagles looked more deeply into why Jackson was missing meetings, they found that his friends were becoming a more powerful -- and negative -- influence in his life. Now the Eagles have even more serious concerns -- Jackson's continued association with reputed Los Angeles street gang members who have been connected to two homicides since 2010." I didn't know this guy was a idiot ... damn ... would have been nice to cash in on something from the Vick connection Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BroadwayJoe12 17,300 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I'm not saying you're right or wrong. But what do we actually know about his "connections" at this point? Why are connections in quotes, are you saying the multitude of pictures with gang members actually didn't happen? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T0mShane 142,112 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Curious decision. Is there some benefit to cutting him over, say, getting at least a 5th round draft pick for him? Because there's no reason why they couldn't have gotten *that* at least. Right? Breaking: they didn't get *anything*. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pointman 5,277 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Cheapzik "I offer you the league minimum on a one year prove it deal." 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JiF 151,362 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Make it happen!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slats 110,447 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Curious decision. Is there some benefit to cutting him over, say, getting at least a 5th round draft pick for him? Because there's no reason why they couldn't have gotten *that* at least. Right? I'm guessing no one was interested enough to trade a pick plus pay his contract. Be interesting to see what he gets paid as a free agent now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetsjetsjetss 110 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 allegedly kelly is really disturbed by jacksons gang associations. He didnt leave it all behind when he got drafted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pointman 5,277 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I'm guessing no one was interested enough to trade a pick plus pay his contract. Be interesting to see what he gets paid as a free agent now. One of the teams with no cap room will figure out a way to make it happen while we are left with our thumbs in our backends with our mouths agape. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BroadwayJoe12 17,300 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 27 years without incident. 6 years in the league. Rumors are a dangerous thing to take stock in. Donte Stallworth murdered someone and got back in the league. I'd take option 1 all day long. Apparently one of his friends is under investigation for the homicide of a 14 year old. No team wants to wake up one morning to find out their star receiver just Aaron Hernandez'd them and be left with all that money on the hook. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T0mShane 142,112 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Why are connections in quotes, are you saying the multitude of pictures with gang members actually didn't happen? But maybe he was in a nice gang, like in Grease, or West Side Story. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jettington 137 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Stay away, this has bad news written all over it. Imagine if we sign him and then we find out he was involved in some sort of serious crime even if only as an indirect accessory, we would have egg all over our faces. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LAD_Brooklyn 1,221 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Sucks that Coach Kelly can look him in the eyes and tell him he's on the team the a few days later this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pointman 5,277 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Apparently one of his friends is under investigation for the homicide of a 14 year old. No team wants to wake up one morning to find out their star receiver just Aaron Hernandez'd them and be left with all that money on the hook. Didn't that article also say that there as nothing connecting Jackson? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pointman 5,277 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 But maybe he was in a nice gang, like in Grease, or West Side Story. Yeah baby!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
T0mShane 142,112 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Jet fan, today: Idzik better get this guy! He's an elite talent! Wake up! Jet fan, two years from now: Idzik was stupid to sign this thug turd! What was he thinking??? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post RutgersJetFan 94,116 Posted March 28, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 28, 2014 I want Desean. However, I'm kind of rooting against us getting him because I think stoicsentry's meltodown would be one for the ages. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Klecko73isGod 124,339 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 from NJ.com: "Yet the Eagles' apparent interest in jettisoning Jackson likely has little to do with his performance on the field or a big-money contract that could squeeze the team's salary cap. Rather, sources close to Jackson and within the Eagles' organization say, it's Jackson's off-field behavior that concerns the front office. A bad attitude, an inconsistent work ethic, missed meetings and a lack of chemistry with head coach Chip Kelly are the reasons, sources told NJ.com. And when the Eagles looked more deeply into why Jackson was missing meetings, they found that his friends were becoming a more powerful -- and negative -- influence in his life. Now the Eagles have even more serious concerns -- Jackson's continued association with reputed Los Angeles street gang members who have been connected to two homicides since 2010." I didn't know this guy was a idiot ... damn ... would have been nice to cash in on something from the Vick connection This also could just be spin being leaked by the Eagles PR department to keep their fanbase from going nuts because they just released one of the most explosive receivers in the league. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pac 34,059 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Throwing around gang affiliation accusations on the heels of the Hernandez fiasco is no small thing. It could cost Jackson millions or even his career whether it's true or not. Jackson should publicly rebuke the suggestion that he has any gang ties immediately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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