PHILADELPHIA — Quinyon Mitchell isn’t known for talking much. When the Philadelphia Eagles rookie cornerback does talk, though, it’s noticeable.
A.J. Brown revealed earlier this week how the soft-spoken Mitchell informed him a route he ran was “trash.” Brown had a smile on his face telling the story, yet Mitchell revealed maybe the route wasn’t so bad, after all.
“I mean, it was actually a good route,” Mitchell said with a laugh Thursday. “I finally got to go up against A.J. so I wanted to talk a little trash to him, but it was a good route.”
The banter between Mitchell and Brown was something Brown enjoyed, liking how a rookie cornerback was confident enough to throw some shade at him. Mitchell certainly isn’t lacking confidence.
“Yeah, yeah. I talk a little trash,” Mitchell said. “Just push my teammates, you know, compete when I get that chance and the opportunity so just going out and grinding out good days.”
Mitchell doesn’t necessarily want to be a vocal guy either, especially as a rookie. Already learning how fast the NFL game is in minicamp is an early challenge.
“Just coming in here I wanted to put my head down and work,” Mitchell said. “Earn my teammates’ trust and respect. Make a good play and talk a little trash, just fuel that competition.”
When Mitchell did trash-talk Brown, it opened up some eyes in the secondary. However, Cooper DeJean, another quiet rookie, wasn’t surprised by Mitchell trash talking veterans — even if it may be a bit out of character.
“He’ll chirp in every once in a while,” DeJean said. “You know, little subtle things which are kinda funny. He walks around all quiet and doesn’t say too much, so when you hear that it makes you laugh a little bit.”
Who’s quieter? Mitchell or DeJean?
“I feel Q’s [Mitchell] even more quiet than I am,” DeJean said. “I think we’re both trying to learn as much as possible from the guys that have been here…
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Author : Jeff Kerr
Publish date : 2024-06-07 19:25:59
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