Top 100 Quotes & Sayings by DeSean Jackson - Page 2

Well first off, Sean McVay, we have a very special relationship.

My first year being a rookie, we actually made it to the NFC Conference Championship Game.

Once I'm going down the field it's like everybody's just focused on me.

It's a competitive sport, a competitive nature, we're all professionals.

You've got a born date and you've got a death date. In between that time, how are you going to make the most out of it?

Being born and raised here in L.A. is very personal for me. I feel like able to have that upbringing and background, being able to be raised here, when I go all across the world it's like a demeanor that you carry yourself with. It's a swag you have.

I always love to do more. Whatever opportunity I get to make a play I'll make the most of my skills. To score touchdowns, to have energy, to light my team up, to get everyone riled up, to continue to go on the field and play at a high level. I just try to set the tempo, playing at a high level and everyone else can follow.

Growing up we didn't really have a team but now for the Rams to be back in Los Angeles, it's great. For me, it's special, definitely.

A lot of people didn't really think I'd make it until the draft. The people that hate, that's a part of it. It makes me go out there and prove everybody wrong. I don't really get caught up in what they say.

I just go out there and help my team win games.

You get to a certain point where you feel comfortable. You've got everybody praising you for what you do where you come from, sometimes you let down your guard.

Honestly bro, it was one of them situations where I kind of hated the Redskins, you feel me? Like, that was my rivals. Being an Eagle, that was like my rivals.

Every day I chase to win. I don't chase to lose.

My dad had a dream of his kids reaching the NFL. My older brother was actually the first to make it. His career didn't really last too long, but he always had more passion for documentaries.

When I was released by the Eagles, I feel they tried to paint a picture that definitely wasn't true. It was a slap in the face, coming off one of my best seasons in the NFL.

I've been around some great teams, I've been a part of some great teams and done some special things.

I don't think no one can guard me. It's how I feel about myself. I don't feel no one can stop me. You can get Darrelle Revis, Richard Sherman - whoever you want to get.

There's not always bright lights. Sometimes you have to go through dark tunnels to be able to get to the success.

A lot of people get upset by any protest - people taking a knee during the national anthem or raising a fist. As if we're being disrespectful. Or rude to the national anthem or to our soldiers, you know what I'm saying? It's deeper than that.

The money that these baseball players are getting, I'm like, 'Man I picked the wrong sport.' But I'm having a great career. I wouldn't change it for the world.

If I take a stand for something, then it's an issue. 'Oh, he's about to get fined for that.' Why does the fine matter? Why does it matter in the course of what I'm trying to do? It isn't about the fine.

When we grew up, we had YMCAs. Organizations and places where kids went to play.

To do some of the things that top receivers in this league do, I think like I'm right there at the top.

I just looked at it like I can make it to the NFL a little faster than if I had went to MLB.

I work hard and I play hard.

I have a lot of love for the Golden Bears. I was upset and disappointed with the rumors that came out when it came time for me to enter the draft. There were a lot of negative things said about me that hurt me, that I wasn't a team player and I didn't work hard.

I obviously would love to play with a great, great, great quarterback.

I think it comes with making all the big plays and scoring all these touchdowns. It brings a lot of attention on yourself.

Anytime you have somebody that's coming from where you come from, you take it a little personal because they represent what you represent.

Any time I strap it up and play, I'm ready to turn on versus anybody.

I've accomplished a lot of things - Pro Bowls, 10K-plus yards, the accolades are there.

We're professionals. We're NFL players. We get paid to do a job, to go out there and execute the plan.

My dad used to go crazy over Roberto Clemente.

I have a platform and the visibility to take a stand and do it in the right way.

I know what I can do as far as big plays and explosiveness, and I know what that does to other guys. It just sparks energy.

Anytime I get the opportunity to get the ball, I just want to make good plays and help my team win the game and just create big plays.

I just feel coming from Long Beach Poly was a huge step for me to make it to the NFL.

I've had a great time in Washington. I love the city. A lot of great times and a lot of great memories.

It's a brotherhood coming from the intercity of Los Angeles.

I just want to reach back help pull people out of the poverty, the slums where we're stuck at.