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Glenn Erby

Eagles WR DeSean Jackson thinks the NFL should have players Mic’d up if fans can’t attend games in 2020

NFL players love to talk trash and with fans in jeopardy of missing out on attending NFL games in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, some are coming up with clever ways to cover the quiet.

While a guest on Lane Johnson’s new podcast, ‘Outside The Lane’, DeSean Jackson discussed his journey to the NFL, worldly issues and a creative way to spice up NFL action this season if it’s played without fans.

Jackson like several others around the league suggested mic’ing up players to make the product more entertaining.

Some coaches fret having their gameplan and schemes broadcast for others to learn but it would definitely be awesome to hear skill players like Michael Thomas, Stephon Gilmore, DeAndre Hopkins, Darius Slay, and others talking trash throughout a game.

You can hear Jackson’s interview with his Eagles teammate and his suggestion (31:00 min mark) below:

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