DeSean on his benching: Never saw Reid do that before
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DeSean on his benching: Never saw Reid do that before
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
DeSean Jackson said during an interview with NFL Network's Michael Irvin that he couldn't recall Andy Reid ever benching a player for missing a meeting as the Eagles coach did last week when the receiver was late for special teams meeting on Saturday.
Jackson was inactive and watched Sunday's loss to the Cardinals from home.
Here is an excerpt of Jackson's interview, aired Tuesday night. The full Q&A will be shown on NFL GameDay Sunday morning at 9 a.m.
Irvin: “You missed the 8:30 special teams meeting. You got there 20 minutes, or thereabouts, late.”
Jackson: “8:53, made it to the 9:00 meeting. Like I said, as a man, I was late.”
Irvin: “There is speculation and things have been reported that the decision not to play you was because of other things that have been happening. What are your thoughts on that?”
Jackson: “I don’t think so. Being late to a meeting is unacceptable, of course. I understand that, but I’ve never been a problem, never been a distraction. I just come to work and do my thing.”
Irvin: “You wanted to play?”
Jackson: “Of course. I want to play every game.”
Irvin: “You missed the special teams meeting, but you got there for a team meeting. You were 20 minutes late, 25 minutes late [to the special teams meeting]. Is this protocol to not let the guy play at all?”
Jackson: “Honestly, I’ve never seen coach [Andy] Reid do anything like that. I’ve never seen him bench anybody for missing a meeting.”
Fire both Reid and DeFraud.... who f'ing cares, the Eagles suck anyway— jamarder- Like Irvin should have anything to do with what proper behavior should be— dpell
- This has been an extremely disappointing season, and bringing a guy on national TV to talk about his punishment for missing a meeting is going to make things even worse. Here's an idea. Bring Reid on NFL network and ask him why the heck he made his offensive line coach the defensive coordinator!— kingsolomonsmind
- The Little Runt must go along with Big Red. Jeffrey: Aren't you doing focus groups? The natives are angry. It will hurt merchandise sales, advertising revenues, etc. etc. Don't you care? Ask Andy why a rookie was on Fitzgerald. Also ask him why McCoy didn't run more. You are the owner. You have to demand answers or are you a WIMPY BOY?— BigMike100
- LETS GO FLYERS! (too soon??)— Remember Tim Kerr
- desean should worry about himself and not concern himself with other players.— Old German
- Agree with all the previous posts... especially king: "... have Andy explain why he made the O line coach the defensive coordinator." LOL! Emperor Reid has no clothes!!— Mr. Magee
- for all the money they gave young, nnamdi, babin, they could have given him a new contract. He has done more for this team than any of those guys. They are going to low ball mccoy as well. They didnt want to pay westbrook, trotter, dawkins, or owens— franknbeans
- Can we trade DeSean to SF and get Akers back?— absherlock
- At least we'll draft well. Right?— rubicon24
- Michael Irvin, the same guy who consorts with prostitutes while high on cocaine, is all the sudden the voice of rationality and reason? Got it.— albertpa
- Michael Irvin hates Philadelphia, the Eagles and the fans. Who cares what he says. He was probably high during the interview.— carmendmv
- Quick, call human resources the fry cook was treated different than the prep cook. Let me dry your tears ya big baby. Way to take it like a man. I am so proud of this group, and by proud I mean EMBARASSED!— NYPHILLYPHAN
- Michael: "So you wasn't smoking' crack, or whorin'?"
Desean: "Nope. I just skipped a meeting."
Michael: "A meeting?"
Desman: "I mean, we talking' about a meeting. A meeting, man."
Micheal: " that ain't right."— richojr - 1. The Eagles are trying to cheapen Djack's value by demonstrating a bad teammate. He did deserve to not start, but play in the second half based on his selfish backpedaling fumble before the half against the Bears Monday night, it cost us the game. DeSean giveth, and he taketh away too. Andy mishandled this badly. 2. DeSean knew the Eagles were looking for a reason, and he missed the meeting anyway. I wish I were making a mere 600 thousand dollars this year, in this economy. Boo hoo.— hallux
