Leave it to the Philly media to question Cooper DeJean’s ability to start in the NFL at cornerback because he’s white
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Cooper DeJean with the No. 40 overall pick in Day 2 of the NFL Draft on Friday.
DeJean was an All-American cornerback at Iowa last season. If you haven’t noticed, Cooper also happens to be a white defensive back – which is obviously something considered to be rare in the NFL.
For those keeping track, the Eagles now have two white defensive backs between DeJean and Reed Blankenship. That led to jokes about the team’s secondary, obviously, but those really should be kept for internet trolls and other back alleys of the internet.
Not in Philadelphia. During DeJean’s introductory press conference, known clown and king of the rats, Jeff McLane asked Cooper about being white and if he thought it would impact his chances
Cooper DeJean questioned for being a white cornerback
Honestly, I’m surprised that DeJean actually gave a serious answer. Personally, I would have went the Fletcher Cox route and just ignored McLane entirely.
Why would Cooper DeJean being white “prevent him from getting an opportunity” to start? No clue.
What a wild thing to say to a kid who just got drafted in the second round after being named an All American defensive back playing Big 10 football in college.
Not to mention, this Eagles team already has referred to Reed Blankenship as “B-Chalk” instead of “B-Dawk” and have made countless “milk” jokes at his expense – all in good fun of course.
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The Eagles defense was 30th out of 32 teams last season in terms of points allowed. It’s no surprise that they went defense-heavy in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft, with Quinyon Mitchell drafted No. 22 overall.
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