SEATTLEDeSean Jackson is frustrated.
Hes frustrated with the Eagles 4-8 record. Hes frustrated because he doesnt have a new contract. He might be frustrated with his personal performance or with that of others. And now hes certainly frustrated with the media.
Jackson had just four receptions for 34 yards in Thursdays 31-14 humiliation to Seattle. According to the official game book, he was the intended receiver just five times. According to NFL Network, which broadcasted the game, he wasnt engaged with his teammates on the sidelines.
After the game, Jackson was engaged in a postgame conversation with reporters. It didnt last long.
He discussed the turnoversThats our downfall right nowand staying motivated for the Eagles final four games.
We have to go out there and play for pridethe Eagles and the name on the back of your jersey, he said. Cant suck it up and play for that, then I dont know.
Then there were the questions, and Jackson wouldnt bite.
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Did he expect to get the ball more?
You never know," he said. "Sometimes you do, sometimes you dont.
Was he frustrated personally?
Personally nothing," he said. "Im frustrated were not winning games. It has nothing to do with personal. Im frustrated were not winning. Im frustrated we dont have a winning record. Im frustrated with all that type of stuff.
Alex Flanagan noted that Jackson sat alone on the sideline and didnt talk to teammates. Asked about that, Jackson said: If thats what they saw, thats what they saw. Im not going to entertain
There was a shot where it appeared Jackson was staring into space while Young tried to talk to him, but after watching again, its evident that Young was speaking with Riley Cooper instead.
Asked again if theres any issue with his teammates, he said:
I dont have to sit here and answer those questions. My teammates know what it is, Jackson said.
Asked again about be frustrated, Jackson interrupted the question:
Frustrated with losingof course. Anything else to be frustrated aboutno.
Then it was pointed out that Jackson was hanging out with defensive linemen before the game while other wide receivers played catch. Asked if thats customary for him, his frustration grew.
Im not answering none of that type of questions, he said. If you want to ask something about the game, do that. You asking questions that dont even meaning nothing.
Next question.
Hmmm ... wonder where he got that?
Finally, asked if there was any dissension between him and his teammates, Jackson stormed off.
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