Tim McManus
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles receiver A.J. Brown took accountability Wednesday for letting his “frustrations boil over” Sunday and said that his publish on social media wasn't directed at anybody contained in the constructing, together with quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Brown declined to talk with the media after a 31-25 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wherein he completed with two catches for 7 yards on 9 targets.
A short while later, he posted a quote from the Bible on X: “If you happen to're not welcomed, not listened to, quietly withdraw. Do not make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and be in your means.”
It has been a comparatively quiet begin to the season for Brown, who has 14 catches for 151 yards and a landing on 28 targets. His 10.8 yards per reception is properly beneath his profession common of 15.6.
The 4-0 Eagles rank thirty first in passing with 138 yards per recreation.
“I do not assume it is a unhealthy factor for wanting the ball,” he mentioned. “It isn't only for targets or something, to place numbers up, no. I see that we're struggling and I am a man that wishes the ball in these instances after we cannot discover a means. Give it to me. When the sport's on the road, give the ball to me. I would like that, I would like that strain, I put it on myself, and I work arduous for it.
“You possibly can misconstrue no matter perspective about me, however it's what it's, and I do not care to be trustworthy as a result of my teammates know that when the sport's on the road, take a look at me. And I would like everyone within the stadium to know that. It isn't a secret. I am not shying away from that.”
Requested about his communication with Hurts, Brown mentioned they will speak by issues in conferences through the week within the identify of making an attempt to get higher. In-game, he mentioned there's not a lot dialog between the 2 as a result of Brown just isn't the kind of participant who would go as much as the QB saying, “Give me the ball, give me the ball.”
“Individuals mentioned he was forcing me the ball as a result of I am complaining, however for those who ask any of my teammates, I am most likely the quietest one on the sideline. I do not even go to the huddle through the timeouts,” he mentioned. “I attempt to let the sport come to me.”
Hurts mentioned his relationship with Brown is “good.” When requested to increase on that, Hurts mentioned, “We share an excellent ardour for this recreation, and we're targeted on this week.”
Hurts and Brown have a friendship that predates their time collectively in Philadelphia, going again to when Hurts tried to recruit Brown to come back to Alabama.
Brown indicated that he's pleased being in Philadelphia regardless of his most up-to-date frustrations.
“Completely, that is dwelling,” he mentioned. “Sadly, I did it to myself. However that is my dwelling. I find it irresistible right here. However you simply see frustration as a result of we need to be nice and most positively, I need to be nice as properly.”
