Redskins Sign DeSean Jackson

[MTK]

Locker room cancer is a term that gets tossed around way too often. Kirk Cousins? Really? WTF.

As far as DJ goes he has his share of supporters too. Obviously he didn't click with Kelly for whatever reasons. Ultimately I think the decision came down to $$ and egos.

[los panda]

ever since kirk got the bad haircut, he's been a different person.

[Gary84Clark]

That's the point, people jumping to conclusions. I'm jumping to conclusions too. We have as much proof Cousins is criminal as we do DJax is a criminal.

[Gary84Clark]

Originally Posted by Skinzman

They would have paid him $10.5 mil in real money to keep him. Most of this sounds like Kelly wanted to make the point of my way or the highway. I think Kelly believes he can plug anyone in and his offense will work.

That is where Kelly is wrong. Every year players come out of the draft fast as Jackson but not producing.

[Gary84Clark]

Originally Posted by irish

I dont think its going to take too long for that drama fit to happen. From what I have been reading he was a complete and total locker rooom cancer in Philly. He was much more concerned about getting his catches and his rap label than the team winning. It will be interesting to see how he deals with a rookie coach and that rookie coach handles him.

As far as your concerned he is a gang banger. Nothing will convince you otherwise.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Lotus

True. In fact, Philly didn't just tell him to take a hike, Philly paid $6 mil. in deadcap to get rid of him.

You know you're an major asshole when someone else pays $6 mil. to make you go away.

Or you know the coach has a major ego. Sorry, time will tell but to me this seems more like the coach wanted him gone then Jackson suddenly going off the deep end.

Sometimes, a lot of times, college coaches don't succeed in the transition simply because they aren't used to dealing with players who are paid more then them, aren't subservient to them like college players are to college coaches.

Jackson has had 3 probowl and six successful seasons and now I am supposed to believe he can't produce or be able to get along in an NFL locker room. Call me skeptical about that.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Skinzman

They would have paid him $10.5 mil in real money to keep him. Most of this sounds like Kelly wanted to make the point of my way or the highway. I think Kelly believes he can plug anyone in and his offense will work.

Strong Post

[skinsfan69]

So Jackson is a bit of a malcontent. Every NFL has guys that have issues. Dez Bryant hit his own mother and needs to be baby sat 24/7. Yet if he was booted from Dallas, there would be 31 teams picking up the phone for his services.

The coaches have to manage him. I'm 50/50 on whether this works, but the Redskins got a damn good player and didn't give up any draft picks. Plus the contract is reasonable. Can't see why anyone is against this move.

[Ruhskins]

I'm willing to give DJax the benefit of the doubt. Personally, I think the Iggles lost a lot of credibility in this whole situation by keeping Riley Cooper (who is not an outstanding citizen) and by likely being involved in the smear campaign against DJax right before he was released. Let's not forget how Shannahan leaked information to smear the team and RG3 right before he left.

The majority of the media folks (and people in general) can't seem to consider the possibility that maybe the Iggles f*cked up by allowing one of their most talented players (in his prime) to go to a division rival. I would give Kelly the benefit of the doubt if he was an experienced NFL head coach, but I think this may end up being a rookie coach mistake on his part.

I do like that D.Jax is going to be playing with a chip on shoulder. When you look at it, he could have easily gone to Oakland and Buffalo and gotten more money and be THE #1 WR. Instead, it seems that he's willing to forgo that to stick it to the Iggles twice a season.

[WillH]

So, I'm a little ambivalent about this move. At first, I was skeptical about the signing and concerned about the initial reports about his off feild issues. Then I watched his highlights and was a little less skeptical, and then I saw the contract and was sold. Solid move. Perhaps there is a little bit of a gamble, but we didn't break the bank to take it; with the risk vs. reward along with the potential return on investment ~ I'd say its a no-brainer.

After hearing all the different sides (that have been reported) what I think seems to be true is that DJ has an ego, can be disruptive when he's not happy with his contract, and has friends that have gotten in trouble with the law for gang related activity. That said, I sympathize with the man for looking out for his friends and I don't believe he is a gang banger. As for the other issues, he says this experience has humbled him, the players and coaches made him feel like he was welcome and could come and start fresh and "fit in." I'm hoping that in this situation he can put his ego aside and play to win. Can the team inspire him to? Can Gruden? Time will tell.

One thing is for sure though, his presence on the field with Garçon will be electrifying! I expect he will make a huge difference to this offense, and perhaps it's short lived because he turns out to be the asshole some are claiming him to be, but we won't be that much worse for wear if we have to let him go in couple years.

Here's to DJ finding this to be his true home, to blood letting revenge against his former team, and to this all working out! HTTR!!

[tc2deuce]

If DJax is such a bad teammate why did Andy Reid and the Chiefs show interest in him? BTW, he has not been arrested according to his bio.

[skinsguy]

I'm sorry. Did someone say Kirk Cousins was a locker room Cancer?

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by Gary84Clark

No, just saying he is a possible malcontent.

But couldn't that be any player ?

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by skinsguy

I'm sorry. Did someone say Kirk Cousins was a locker room Cancer?

Yeah, I think it was the third question.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

Yeah, I think it was the third question.

LOL! Question #3 will haunt us forever!