DeSean Jackson is back in the City of Brotherly Love, and although he and the Eagles didn’t part ways under the best of terms, he made it clear that there’s no ill-will towards anyone, even Chip Kelly. For the man that has produced the most 60+ yard receiving touchdowns (24) in NFL history, Jackson said all the right things during his introductory press conference.
Here are six takeaways from his presser:
Jackson loves the fans:
One of the highlights of his presser was the words he used to describe his affection with Eagles fans.
“This city, the fans – first and foremost, these fans are unbelievable. I really missed the feeling of these fans here…I know what it’s going to be like that first game coming out of the Linc. It’s going to be an awesome feeling.”
Jackson says he has matured:
“When I was younger, I had the world in my hands.”
Jackson took a shot at Chip Kelly?
“We all know how I was released.”
That was the quote Jackson used to describe what happened with former Eagles head coach Chip Kelly. Jackson went on to save his nicest comments for the regime that remained after Kelly’s firing.
“One thing I can say about Howie Roseman, we always had a great relationship. Even when I went on and played in Washington and played in Tampa Bay, anytime I was able to see him on the field pregame, he always came up and just gave me a hug. Once again, it was a bittersweet situation. We all know how I was released.”
Jackson still remembers the walk-off punt return vs. the Giants
One of Jackson’s most famous quotes centers around the hate the Giants fans have for him.
Jackson and Carson Wentz are getting to know each other
Jackson indicated that Wentz has already started texting him
