Darnerien is a beast!

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 11:51 am

I e-mailed him last week at nflplayers.com and he responded.

Jake wrote:Hey Darierien, it's your pal Jake!

Thanks for coming back. I knew you would. I was just hoping you wouldn't budge when your agent said the Ravens were interested. Man, must be nice with that $2 million signing bonus. What's the first thing you're going to buy (besides a new house for your mom)?

I write for TheHogs.net in case you haven't found out yet. I would love to welcome you to register (free of course) and chime in on your thoughts about Gibbs and how you aim to improve your talent this offseason.

My other buddy Bryan Johnson was sent away to the Bears which really upset me but with you re-signing for three more seasons, it definitely makes me feel better.

Thanks again for coming back and I'll see you at camp and at FedEx Field!

Jake

Darnerien wrote:It feel great thats why i choose to stay!!!and just let me know when you want me to log on and i'll answer questions for a while later...and i dont spend much money but the house is for me my partents already have a home...got to get uncle sam off my back on those taxes.,..lol

That's so awesome that he's willing to join and talk to us!

Redskins1974 · Post by **Redskins1974** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 12:03 pm

Man, that's sweet. That goes to show you why we needed to keep him around. The league could use a few more good people like him. If you get any information on when he's going to answer Q's, let me know.

Very cool man!

BossHog · Post by **BossHog** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 12:08 pm

Jake...

We'd obviously love to have him any time.

We did sing happy birthday to him Jake... he has to remember that. :-)

Join the board? I'd love to have him do a training camp diary or something like that. Some of his biggest fans are members of this site... present company included.

Well I'm not anywhere near the status of your mom Jake... it's not like any of us ever got him extra playing time... but I consider myself a pretty big supporter anyway :-)

SkinsChic

Is there anyone that bleeds burgundy and gold harder?

floridaskinsfan · Post by **floridaskinsfan** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 12:08 pm

That is awesome!!!!! :rock:

I hope he is sincere about it. I like that guy more and more every year. Good job Jake.

joebagadonuts · Post by **joebagadonuts** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 12:09 pm

it seems like he's a regular guy who plays football, rather than a football player. and i mean that in a good way.

BossHog · Post by **BossHog** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 12:19 pm

I've spoken to Melanie Pierce (who owns a promotion company promoting former athletes - namely Redskins) about him a few times... she talks to him a fair bit, and just can't say enough good things about him.

He definitely seems to lack that tarnish that the modern day football player tends to have. I'm sure it was his demeanor as much as his ability that made Gibbs draw comparisons to Art Monk.

Big receiver, great hands, super tough... all he does is catch tough balls and touchdowns... pretty hard not to like him. I hope he gets a lot more looks in Gibbs' offense.

skins75 · Post by **skins75** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 1:51 pm

Jake - You are getting a head start in your career as a sportswriter. Great job. I must say...you have a bright future ahead of you. Props to SkinsChic for raising such a level headed young man.

SkinsChic · Post by **SkinsChic** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 1:53 pm

Geeze Jake...you didn't even mention that your mom was having heart failure when the Ravens were talking to him. I'm sure he knew that was me sitting outside Redskin Park with the sign though. Oh...and Boss...we can't sing to him this year....remember...he got hurt that day....must have been our singing...not that we sounded like a bunch of sick cats on the back fence or anything.

ChiliPalmer · Post by **ChiliPalmer** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 2:25 pm

I don't know Jake, but I've read his posts. Very insightful regardless of his age. Congrats on getting an email response from Darnerian. I'm glad he's back, too. As for Jake, it's not often that you see a younger person with perfect spelling and punctuation. No small wonder he's a Redskins fan.

Keep us posted as to when Darenerian will be mingling with the swine. And, again, nice job!

tcwest10 · Post by **tcwest10** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 7:26 pm

Redskins1974 wrote:Man, that's sweet. That goes to show you why we needed to keep him around. Very cool man!

You mean Jake, right ? ROTFALMAO

SoCalSkinFan · Post by **SoCalSkinFan** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 7:33 pm

Jake, you're the man. that was a sweet response. i hope he does sign onto here. he seems like a very down to earth man and YES the NFL does need more of Darnerien and less of TO.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 5:17 am

Thank you guys. I e-mailed him again. Hopefully he will come on soon.

SkinsChic · Post by **SkinsChic** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 8:21 am

Thanks for the compliment Skins75 - Jake is a great kid...I couldn't have hoped for a better son. ::Smiles::

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Tue Apr 20, 2004 8:06 pm

Darnerien responded to my next two e-mails as such:

Jake wrote:Hey Darnerien. It's Jake again. Thanks for responding to my e-mail. You can join TheHogs.net message board anytime you want. It's a really great place. Everyone at the site will welcome you with open arms. There are even a couple of Cowboys fans there. Yeah, I know... but what can ya do?

You can post new topics in 7 forums. You will also receiver private messages that can only be seen by you and the person who is sending you the message.

Thanks again for your willingness to join. Not many players would want to.

Jake

Darnerien wrote:hey you know im down to hang around...i'll check it out thanks

Jake wrote:A great idea was presented. Mark, the creator of the site, was wondering if you were willing to do a training camp diary and/or gameday diary.

Thanks again for the response!

Jake

Darnerien wrote:just let me know if im healthy not a problem...

NikiH · Post by **NikiH** » Tue Apr 20, 2004 9:36 pm

Wow that really rocks! Jake you have an awesome future! Keep up the great work! I like Darnerien more and more each time I read what he has to say!

oafusp · Post by **oafusp** » Wed Apr 21, 2004 9:40 am

Could DMAC be a "core Redskin" in the making?

It is about time the revolving door stops spinning and players play to their potential and put the team first.
I get the feeling that's what Darnerien is about...plus he grew up around here.

Jake, props on introducing DMac to the best Skins fan site there is.

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 1:29 pm

If Jake got DMac to come to thehogs.net, I think he ought to go out on a limb and invite him over for dinner

SkinsChic · Post by **SkinsChic** » Thu Apr 22, 2004 2:52 pm

Good idea...we could have a whole group over for a cookout, huh ? I'm thinking it would cost us a fortune though...especially if we had steaks.