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DeSean Jackson Doesn’t Fit Washington Redskins’ New Team-First Mentality

November 10, 2015   ·     ·   Jump to comments

DeSean Jackson will get more of the ball. The Washington Redskins wide receiver just needs to keep his mouth shut while he's waiting.
He needs to keep it zipped because the 2015 season isn't simply yet another rebuilding year for the Burgundy and Gold. It's also supposed to be the first chapter in a necessary culture change for a franchise too often defined by a me-first mentality in recent years.
Unfortunately, Jackson sounded an awful lot like a me-first guy after his long-awaited return from injury proved to be a damp squib.
Speaking after catching just three passes for 15 yards during Week 9's loss to the New England Patriots, Jackson pointed the finger of blame at his quarterback and coaches, as noted by NBC4 reporter Jason Pugh:
Rather than offer support to his fellow receivers after a day littered with costly drops, Jackson made sure to absolve himself of any culpability for Washington's dire showing on offense at Gillette Stadium:
Talk about me, my...

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