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Richard Sherman CNNSI Article about DeSean Jackson-Great Read
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:04 pm
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:04 pm
This article is well written and thoughtful and should really resonate with all sports fans. I was particularly taken aback by his comment, "I was born in this dirt." I was raised in a pretty bad neighborhood, too, and I would hate for anyone to judge me because it.
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Stardom Doesn’t Change Where You’re From
April 2, 2014 by Richard Sherman
I’m not going to tell you that DeSean Jackson isn’t in a gang, because I can’t say unequivocally that he isn’t. I can’t tell you whether his friends have done the things police have accused them of doing, because I wasn’t there. I can’t tell you what DeSean does with his time, because we play football on opposite ends of the country. I can only tell you that I believe him to be a good person, and if you think, say or write otherwise without knowing the man, you’re in the wrong.
And if it’s true the Eagles terminated his contract in part because they grew afraid of his alleged “gang ties,” then they did something worse.
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This post was edited on 4/2/14 at 2:45 pm
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Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:08 pm to wrlakers
Dasean Jackson's "gang ties" are probably #4 or 5 on the list of reasons the eagles cut him.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:08 pm to wrlakers
Not bad article
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:09 pm to wrlakers
I thought it was pretty good. I like Sherman, I think he's a smart guy who likes to rustle people's jimmies.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:09 pm to wrlakers
Is that what DeSean is doing? Using his NFL money to help improve his old community and rid it of nefarious activity such as drug selling, violence, and theft?
I'm honestly asking. I seriously doubt an NFL organization would trade a worthy player - one worthy of generating revenue at that - because they had "gang ties" without the conviction of a crime. If I had to assume, they did some research and spent some time on DeSean and realized he's associating with a gang and engaging in gang-behavior that often involves breaking the law. If that's even why they released him. Maybe he just isn't worth the money he's being paid.
And yes, that behavior is worse than a white guy using the N word while intoxicated.
I'm honestly asking. I seriously doubt an NFL organization would trade a worthy player - one worthy of generating revenue at that - because they had "gang ties" without the conviction of a crime. If I had to assume, they did some research and spent some time on DeSean and realized he's associating with a gang and engaging in gang-behavior that often involves breaking the law. If that's even why they released him. Maybe he just isn't worth the money he's being paid.
And yes, that behavior is worse than a white guy using the N word while intoxicated.
This post was edited on 4/2/14 at 1:10 pm
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:10 pm to wrlakers
Great read but i was a little annoyed he threw this in there
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This offseason they re-signed a player who was caught on video screaming, “I will fight every n—– here.” He was representing the Philadelphia Eagles when he said it, because, of course, everything we do is reflective of the organization. But what did they do to Riley Cooper, who, if he’s not a racist, at least has “ties” to racist activity? They fined him and sent him to counseling. No suspension necessary for Cooper and no punishment from the NFL, despite its new interest in policing our use of the N-word on the field. Riley instead got a few days off from training camp and a nice contract in the offseason, too.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:10 pm to wrlakers
He's entitled to his opinion.
This is where I disagree with him. We have all had to jettison people out of our lives, even ones that mean a lot to us, because in the end they take from it more than they give.
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Was DeSean supposed to then say, “Thanks guys, but now that I’m a millionaire, please leave me alone”?
This is where I disagree with him. We have all had to jettison people out of our lives, even ones that mean a lot to us, because in the end they take from it more than they give.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:10 pm to wrlakers
Meh, Philadelphia didn't just cut him just because he knows gangbangers. There had to be other stuff going on. Smoke/fire kind of deal.
Sherman is going to be the G.O.A.T. Race baiter when he retires.
Exactly, any "friend" that gives two shits about you would understand.
Sherman is going to be the G.O.A.T. Race baiter when he retires.
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This is where I disagree with him. We have all had to jettison people out of our lives, even ones that mean a lot to us, because in the end they take from it more than they give.
Exactly, any "friend" that gives two shits about you would understand.
This post was edited on 4/2/14 at 1:13 pm
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:13 pm to Dire Wolf
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Meh, Philadelphia didn't just cut him just because he knows gangbangers. There had to be other stuff going on. Smoke/fire kind of deal.
Exactly.
1. Money
2. Bad work ethic - missed meetings, late for practices
3. Bad attitude - Chip didn't want that around a young team and QB.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:14 pm to Sevendust912
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:16 pm to tigerpimpbot
Meh, this seems to be one of those "Gotcha!" pictures, but it needs some context.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:16 pm to Dire Wolf
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Meh, Philadelphia didn't just cut him just because he knows gangbangers. There had to be other stuff going on. Smoke/fire kind of deal.
It was because he was due to earn $10 or $11 million next season. That's all they had to say. They threw in the gang stuff so that fans would be totally on board with their decision.
He still had these "gang ties" years ago when he was earning relative pennies on the dollar.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:17 pm to Goldrush25
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He still had these "gang ties" years ago when he was earning relative pennies on the dollar.
In Philly's defense, it's much easier to take a risk on someone when getting thrown in jail won't kill your cap situation.
I think a lot of teams are examining this sort of situation after A-Hern went bonkers.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:18 pm to Jcorye1
Yeah, I would like to know the context of that pic.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:20 pm to Jcorye1
Thanks, Peter King.
Just this morning I was thinking, "I wonder what Richard Sherman thinks about DeSean Jackson being released!"
I guess the media decided that he's that guy now. The same way they wheel out Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton every time somebody accuses someone of racism, or Gloria Allred every time somebody screams that their rights have been violated.
Just this morning I was thinking, "I wonder what Richard Sherman thinks about DeSean Jackson being released!"
I guess the media decided that he's that guy now. The same way they wheel out Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton every time somebody accuses someone of racism, or Gloria Allred every time somebody screams that their rights have been violated.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:21 pm to cajuntiger07
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i was a little annoyed he threw this in there
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Riley Cooper
I thought the Irsay example was a better one anyone because it related to criminal activity as opposed to ignorance and rudeness.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:23 pm to lsutigers1992
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Just this morning I was thinking, "I wonder what Richard Sherman thinks about DeSean Jackson being released!"
I guess the media decided that he's that guy now. The same way they wheel out Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton every time somebody accuses someone of racism, or Gloria Allred every time somebody screams that their rights have been violated.
not really, Sherman has been writing articles for SI for a while now.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:23 pm to Jcorye1
quote:We don't know that they were taking, and we don't know the level of involvement.
This is where I disagree with him. We have all had to jettison people out of our lives, even ones that mean a lot to us, because in the end they take from it more than they give.
I will say, I definitely believe there's something more to the story the Eagles knew that we don't.
But that being said, and Lebby was talking about this just the other day, there are plenty of guys who from a young age in their inner city they grew up in, they are phenom athletes. For a lot of these guys, those gangs, while probably violent and probably do a ton of bad stuff, tend to take those youngsters in and basically protect them as they want to see that kid use his talent to get out of the life they themselves live. I don't think it's fair to say once guys make it they should just completely turn their back on those guys. It's easy to say from afar, not being in that situation.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:32 pm to shel311
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We don't know that they were taking, and we don't know the level of involvement.
I agree with you, I'm not a member of the Philly organization.
Posted on 4/2/14 at 1:40 pm to cajuntiger07
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Great read but i was a little annoyed he threw this in there quote: This offseason they re-signed a player who was caught on video screaming, “I will fight every n—– here.” He was representing the Philadelphia Eagles when he said it, because, of course, everything we do is reflective of the organization. But what did they do to Riley Cooper, who, if he’s not a racist, at least has “ties” to racist activity? They fined him and sent him to counseling. No suspension necessary for Cooper and no punishment from the NFL, despite its new interest in policing our use of the N-word on the field. Riley instead got a few days off from training camp and a nice contract in the offseason, too.
God forbid he points out the hypocrisy of the nfl.
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