The sweat had barely dried on his skin when Brian Dawkins sent Quintin Mikell a text message Sunday. Denver had just beaten Dallas after the Broncos' defense denied Tony Romo a couple of strikes into the end zone. Dawkins was pumped, as the television cameras showed.
He still hates the Cowboys. And he still loves the Eagles.
You're welcome, Dawkins texted his former protégé. You're welcome.
He had a message for Eagles fans as well.
"Make sure you tell those Philly fans hello," Dawkins said, "and you're welcome."
I still am not down for posting pics of #20 in orange...