Cowboys Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan Fires Back at Eagles Wide Receiver DeSean Jackson

Published: 28th Oct 11 2:40 pm
Cowboys Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan Fires Back at Eagles Wide Receiver DeSean Jackson
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If the last couple of years are any indication of what to expect, Sunday night’s matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles is sure to be one for the ages–especially with all of the trash talk that’s been taking place over the last few months between both parties. DeSean Jackson recently discussed how all of the trash talking done by Rob Ryan was uncalled for since he would be on the sidelines instead of the field and on Friday–the defensive coordinator fired back at the wide receiver.

Here’s what Ryan had to say about Jackson’s comments courtesy of Philly.com’s Jeff McLane

Rob Ryan responding to DeSean Jackson saying that he won't have the opportunity to tackle the coach: "That’d be great," Ryan said to ...
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reporters, "because I’m going to land on his shoulder and put him out. So that’ll be awesome. Hell, he can tackle me two or three times."
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Uh, more from Ryan (care of Dallas-area reporters): "If (the #Eagles) need my motivation to get ready to play us, then we're going to ...
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"... kick their ass anyway. It ain't going to matter."
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As if this rivalry wasn’t already heated enough, these two just keep finding new ways to add fuel to the fire. Both the Cowboys and Eagles enter Sunday’s game facing a must-win situation considering the New York Giants sit on top of the NFC East with a 4-2 record–so don’t be surprised if this ends up being one of the most intense games of Week 8.

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