In a surprising turn of events, Philadelphia Eagles' star Cooper DeJean has singled out a fellow player for exceptional praise, and it's not who you might expect. Prepare to be intrigued!
DeJean, a renowned nickel cornerback, has been dominating the field for several seasons now, so when he speaks, the football world listens. At the Super Bowl's Radio Row, DeJean appeared on Pro Football Talk and revealed his admiration for a player he believes is truly exceptional: Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
When prompted by Chris Simms to name a player who impressed him the most in recent years, DeJean didn't hesitate to mention St. Brown. He was blown away by St. Brown's strength and route-running skills, which caught him off guard despite his own physical prowess.
But here's the twist: In their only professional encounter, DeJean's Eagles crushed St. Brown's Lions, 16-9. St. Brown had a dismal performance, with only two catches for 42 yards out of 12 targets. PFF even noted that DeJean didn't allow St. Brown a single catch on three targets. Yet, DeJean still holds St. Brown in high regard, which speaks volumes about the latter's talent.
St. Brown, humbled by the praise, acknowledged the abundance of elite receivers in the league. Unfortunately, fans won't witness a rematch between these two anytime soon, unless their teams clash in the playoffs.
And this is where it gets interesting: Is DeJean's praise a subtle nod to the challenges of defending against St. Brown? Or is it a testament to the respect players have for each other's skills, regardless of the outcome? You decide. Share your thoughts in the comments below!
