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**ThoughtProcess** · 05-10-2010, 12:45 PM

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/ne...1070&spadaro=1

http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/The...comments-to-sn

**ThoughtProcess** · 05-10-2010, 12:47 PM

Sporting News Article:

"Donovan McNabb took the high road Saturday in response to dismissive comments made by DeSean Jackson

for the May 10 issue of Sporting News magazine, ESPN.com reports.
Jackson, McNabb's former No. 1 receiver in Philadelphia, told Sporting News he was "very happy" with the Eagles' decision to trade McNabb to the Redskins last month. "I don't think we lost anything," Jackson added.
McNabb's response was relatively mild, accusing Jackson of talking behind his back. "It's so wild when people get to talking when you're not there, but when you're there everybody loves you," McNabb said, according to ESPN.com.
"So I guess people will go deeper into it than I will. I'm a Redskin, no longer an Eagle. I had 11 great years and I'm moving on with my life, so whoever may say things when I'm gone, more power to them, but it's not making you look like a bigger man."
Jackson has racked up 2,079 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns in two NFL seasons. Two of those touchdown passes came from Kevin Kolb, McNabb's replacement as the Eagles' starting quarterback.
Jackson told Sporting News he is confident in Kolb's abilities. "Playing with Kolb last year, I know what he's capable of doing," Jackson said. "I see his playmaking ability and his leadership."

**sfphillyfan** · 05-10-2010, 12:55 PM

No i meant the actual article. Sounds like there is a bigger article out there and everyone is just responding to/rehashing it.

**ThoughtProcess** · 05-10-2010, 12:55 PM

I think that it is only in the print version. from the PE.com blog:

Jackson: We're Not Rebuilding

Wide receiver DeSean Jackson is featured on the cover of the latest issue of The Sporting News. The cover story featured photos of a typical day in the off-season for Jackson at the NovaCare Complex as well as an extensive Q-and-A session. Here are some of the highlights from Steve Greenberg's interview.
SN: You're left now with a young team - especially the offensive skill players, all 25 and under. Do you buy the talk that the Eagles are rebuilding?
DJ: "I wouldn't really call it rebuilding. We're so close every year to getting to the Super Bowl. My first year we went all the way to the NFC Championship Game, and last year we made it to the playoffs. No matter what happens, we always find a way to make it to the playoffs. That's the best thing I can say about it. We're always in the competition to be one of the best teams in the NFL. I don't think we lost anything, even with McNabb being gone. Somebody steps out, the next person just has to step in and do a good job."
SN: Is this your team now? You certainly are its No. 1 star.
DJ: "I wouldn't necessarily call it my team; we have some other veteran guys still who've been here and done some great things. But with my leadership and what I'm able to bring to the field, I know a lot of people look to me to spark the team with big plays. That definitely comes with a lot of hard work and dedication. A lot is expected of me. I have to watch what I do on and off the field all the time, watch what I sat. Like as you see with saying "time for a change" - people can twist your words up and make it more than you meant. I'm not that type of person, I'm never really saying anything negative toward anybody. I wouldn't like anybody saying anything negative about me."
You can read the complete interview in the latest issue of The Sporting News.

UPDATE: Bloghead incorrectly attributed the following quote to DeSean Jackson. It was actually said by quarterback Kevin Kolb. We regret the error.

"It's going to be spectacular. With his talent and hopefully my ability to get him the ball in stride and yards after the catch, those types of things - it will be pretty special. I look forward to being around him and both of us being with this team for a long time."

**sfphillyfan** · 05-10-2010, 12:59 PM

I just can't read Spadaro at all.

When he writes something like DJ "is one of the hardest workers in the game" or something, I think "is he? or is this Spadaro spin."

He has zero credibility. And not in the same category of zero credibility like GCobb. But you really have to take whatever they say with a mountain of salt.

**fly** · 05-10-2010, 02:14 PM

This whole story is way overblown. Some reporter takes a snippet of DJ's response to McNabb to get him to ignite some kind of controversy. I mean, when you look at DJ's quote in full context it's certainly less inflammatory than it appears, say on ESPN.

And then Mike and Mike this morning went on about how classy McNabb's response was to DJ (I agree Vin, bigger men don't make a "bigger man" comment)... in fairness, right after Greenberg essentially said there was nothing wrong with DJ's quote (in context).

Whatever ... DJ is showing confidence in his team. How can you argue with that? I'm sure there is a bit of freshness over in the locker room - it used to be McNabb and Dawk's team. It is their chance to make an imprint on this franchise and he's excited and optimistic.

Desean has been known to say and do stupid stuff, but this whole story is completely ridiculous.

**It should be noted, that if DJ did have a bone to pick with McNabb, and that's how the media outlets are spinning it...then they should ... I don't know, maybe do some digging as to why this might be the case. Perhaps some comments that might have rubbed him the wrong way? **

**sfphillyfan** · 05-10-2010, 02:23 PM

fly - here's the problem (and why I want to read it in context):

DJ says something

ESPN/Yahoo/Philly.com runs with a snippet and asks McNabb for his opinion

McNabb vaguely fires back to the snippet (not the whole article)

and then everyone reports on the "feud".

nobody cares about the original story. Sporting News sells some magazines and reminds people they still exist.

**MDFAN** · 05-10-2010, 02:49 PM

The whole point is that it is nothing but a media created event. And it worked cause people are so eager to buy into the drama, hell, any drama.

**stocknowledge** · 05-10-2010, 02:57 PM

Actually, DJ wasn't putting down McNabb. He was just saying something good about Kolb.

It is very easy to create a damaging story designed simply to stir up controversy where there is none.

**MDFAN** · 05-10-2010, 03:15 PM

DJ needs to learn that what he means isn't always the way it will get presented by the media. Quite frankly if he can't think that way, he needs to say no comment.

**fly** · 05-10-2010, 03:41 PM

MD - true. The media would take "man, there is no way I would be happy with losing in the Super Bowl" and present it as "I would be happy with losing in the Super Bowl." It's insane.

sf - the media has no interest in presenting 2 sides to the story. they create a story and find quotes out of context to support it.

The funny thing is, it's not totally different than what McNabb said when Owens went down. One guy goes down, another steps in...

**leifdawg** · 05-10-2010, 03:47 PM

Not the full article, but this should be enough to get the context.

SN: You're left now with a young team - especially the offensive skill players, all 25 and under. Do you buy the talk that the Eagles are rebuilding?
DJ: "I wouldn't really call it rebuilding. We're so close every year to getting to the Super Bowl. My first year we went all the way to the NFC Championship Game, and last year we made it to the playoffs. No matter what happens, we always find a way to make it to the playoffs. That's the best thing I can say about it. We're always in the competition to be one of the best teams in the NFL. I don't think we lost anything, even with McNabb being gone. Somebody steps out, the next person just has to step in and do a good job."

SN: What can Philadelphia fans expect from the Kolb-Jackson connection in coming seasons?
DJ: "It's going to be spectacular. With his talent and hopefully my ability to get the ball in stride and yards after the catch, those types of things - it will be pretty special. I look forward to being around him and both of us being with this team for a long time."

SN: Is this your team now? You certainly are its No. 1 star.
DJ: "I wouldn't necessarily call it my team; we have some other veteran guys still who've been here and done some great things. But with my leadership and what I'm able to bring to the field, I know a lot of people look to me to spark the team with big plays. That definitely comes with a lot of hard work and dedication. A lot is expected of me. I have to watch what I do on and off the field all the time, watch what I sat. Like as you see with saying "time for a change" - people can twist your words up and make it more than you meant. I'm not that type of person, I'm never really saying anything negative toward anybody. I wouldn't like anybody saying anything negative about me."

**leifdawg** · 05-10-2010, 03:49 PM

As a big McNabb fan and a guy who isn't a big fan of DJax, even I have zero problem with what Jackson said.

**MDFAN** · 05-10-2010, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by leifdawg View Post

As a big McNabb fan and a guy who isn't a big fan of DJax, even I have zero problem with what Jackson said.

Agree, but that wasn't what was reported. But people can't wait for the truth... gotta be the first with the conclusions.

Drama -- get so sick of it.

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