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Interview with Larry Michael for Redskins Nation:
Why he chose the Redskins:
DeSean Jackson says he chose Washington because Snyder, Hall, RG3 made it feel like home. #Redskins
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) April 2, 2014
DeSean Jackson says the way RGIII and DHall reached out to him and embraced him made him want to join #Redskins.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 2, 2014
Jackson: DeAngelo Hall called him and said "I think you can help us out a lot" #Redskins
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) April 2, 2014
Jackson on everyone reaching out: "It made me very humble." #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) April 2, 2014
Jackson says the youth and talent on the roster made this an attractive destination as well.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 2, 2014
Griffin called Jackson as soon as he became a free agent. Jackson said it meant a lot to him.
— John Keim (@john_keim) April 2, 2014
Jackson said it was a "key factor" in seeing what Garcon, Griffin and Morris have done, regardless of the #Redskins' record.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) April 2, 2014
The Eagles Situation:
DJax didn't want to talk about his release in Philly: "The people that really know me know that I'm a team guy." #RedskinsTalk
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) April 2, 2014
Jackson said he did not want to address some of the character concerns that have been aired in the media since he left the Eagles.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) April 2, 2014
DeSean Jackson:"I'm not going to say I do or don't have anything to prove [because of Philly release], I do every time I step on the field."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 2, 2014
Jackson expects an emotional game when he faces the Eagles, but says he'll be excited to play every game.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 2, 2014
Jackson: "I've never been to the visiting locker room at The Linc before, so somebody will have to show me the way to get there."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) April 2, 2014
Moving forward with his career:
DeSean Jackson: "At the end of the day, in this league, it’s all about winning."
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) April 2, 2014
Jackson says "moving forward is the best thing for me. ... there are some great things going on in Washington."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 2, 2014
DeSean Jackson asked what he liked about Chip Kelly. Said he’s "moving on." Kind of sums up that relationship.
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) April 2, 2014
Addressing the gang allegations:
Jackson on issuing the statement denying gang activity: "I felt it was something I had to do... people will be able to see the real me."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 2, 2014
Jackson said he felt it was the right thing to do to release a statement last week denying gang connections and "the picture painted of me."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) April 2, 2014
The #10 Jersey:
Jackson said he's talked to Griffin about No. 10 but hasn't made a decision about it. "Maybe RG3 will wear No. 3."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) April 2, 2014
Jay Gruden's offense:
Jackson says he's been keeping an eye on Jay Gruden's offense with the Bengals. Says Gruden's offense is similar to Andy Reid's.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 2, 2014
Jackson said he was familiar with Jay Gruden in recent years because of Andy Dalton and A.J. Green and noted Sean McVay used to be TE coach.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) April 2, 2014
Jackson: "Whatever the role is, I'll be happy to do it. I'm going to go out there and do everything to the utmost of my ability."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) April 2, 2014
DeSean Jackson envisions pairing with Garcon will cause a lot of problems for defenses but He says "obviously we have to put in work."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 2, 2014
Jackson on Jay Gruden: "He has a lot of toys to mess around with."
— John Keim (@john_keim) April 2, 2014
DeAngelo Hall:
DeSean Jackson says regardless of on-field spats w DHall, he's always respected him.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 2, 2014
Jackson says Hall is like a "big brother". He's always respected him #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) April 2, 2014
Community Work:
Jackson: Coming from LA, I lost my dad to cancer, I started a foundation...I want everyone to know I will be involved in the community.
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) April 2, 2014
Jackson said he has started the DeSean Jackson Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer to honor his father, Bill.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) April 2, 2014
Jackson: "I'd just like to give everybody a little insight about myself..." adds desire to be involved in community, kids anti-bullying.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 2, 2014