January 25, 20232 yr Oh boy Quote PHILADELPHIA -- Eagles receiver A.J. Brown dove into the mentality of a top-end wide receiver Wednesday as he faced questions about his visible frustration on the sideline late in a blowout win over the New York Giants on Saturday. "They throw the ball to me 100 times, I'm going to want it 101 times," Brown said. "Me personally, I just feel like I can change the game at any moment. Getting the ball often keeps you going, keeps you in a rhythm. It definitely puts you in a zone; you're locked in. Of course I want the ball." With 5:11 remaining in the game and the Eagles leading 31-7, television cameras showed coach Nick Sirianni talking to Brown on the bench. Sirianni indicated afterward that Brown, who had three catches for 22 yards on six targets against New York, was frustrated over a lack of touches. "Of course he's always going to want the ball. He's a really good player," Sirianni said Monday. "Not really anybody in the pass game really got a lot of targets or a lot of opportunities because we were running the ball so well. But that's what you want from your receivers, to want to have the football. Part of the reason why receivers are good is because they want and crave the football." Brown, who was also dealing with what is believed to be an injury to the upper leg/hip area, on Wednesday said that he's "good to go" for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers. As for his mentality, Brown distinguished what he sees as the difference between a receiver who wants the ball and a diva. "I'm never the receiver to go on the sideline or try to cause problems on the sideline. I'm not that guy," Brown said. "I think that's what you could describe as a diva, but I'm not that person. "I'm a guy who goes up and talks to the quarterback and talk to the [offensive coordinator] and do it that way. I'm not a guy that's going to cause commotion on the sideline. That's not who I am. I'll never be that guy." Brown added that if the job calls for him to be a blocker like it did last week, "that's not a problem." His block on the outside late in the first quarter helped spring DeVonta Smith for a 9-yard touchdown. Brown, who was acquired from the Tennessee Titans in April for a first- and third-round pick, finished fourth in the NFL with 1,496 receiving yards and tied for third with 11 receiving touchdowns during the regular season, helping the Eagles to a franchise-high 14 wins and the No. 1 seed in the NFC. I hope we commit to the run again on Sunday and don't try to force it to Brown just to soothe his irritated front hole. I mean, yeah, if he's getting open then throw him the ball but we still need to pound it early and often (that's what she said).
January 26, 20232 yr 4 hours ago, The_Omega said: Oh boy I hope we commit to the run again on Sunday and don't try to force it to Brown just to soothe his irritated front hole. I mean, yeah, if he's getting open then throw him the ball but we still need to pound it early and often (that's what she said). I've never heard of a "Give me the Damn Ball" story ending well.
January 26, 20232 yr Just now, Redden said: I've never heard of a "Give me the Damn Ball" story ending well. I love Brown, but pouting on the bench toward the end of a playoff blowout was not a great look.
January 27, 20232 yr I tend to be a little forgiving; it was a big game, and I can only imagine how hard it was to keep his frustration in check. Even in a blow out. I think he and Devonte will be key to expose SF not so good secondary (compared to the linebackers) We'll still have to run some, but I see them throwing more this game. I'm ready, let's go!!!!!! Also can't wait to see our D up in that kids face!!
January 27, 20232 yr 14 minutes ago, DiPros said: Also can't wait to see our D up in that kids face!!
January 28, 20232 yr 14 hours ago, Arthur Jackson said: Does, um... Does he understand what he's asking here, cuz... i know he does, cuz.
January 28, 20232 yr Do you think they’d just start the game now if I call and ask nicely? I’m tired of waiting!
January 28, 20232 yr 55 minutes ago, Imp81318 said: Do you think they’d just start the game now if I call and ask nicely? I’m tired of waiting! We kinda got spoiled with the Saturday game last week.
January 29, 20232 yr They’ll be waiting with baited breath to find out the score sometime next month.
January 29, 20232 yr Niners fans trolling the Rocky statue. That worked so well for the Vikings fans in 2018.
January 29, 20232 yr Jason Kelce signs babies My sister is going to the game and has seats behind the Eagles bench - she’s getting there early with a sign that says "Jason sign my niece’s baby” with her doll and these pics on the sign. How cool would it be if he does it 🦅💚😭
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