Eagles star Darius Slay demolishes former coach for thinking he’s bigger and better than us in brutal interview

DARIUS Slay took issue with former coach Matt Patricia in a recent interview.

Speaking to the media ahead of the Super Bowl, the five-time Pro Bowl cornerback made some brave comments about Patricia, with whom he spent two seasons with the Detroit Lions.

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According to the New York Post, Slay, 32, commented, “It was just weird how he came in like he was bigger and better than all of us.”

He continued: “He acted like we asked to be there. We are chosen. That was the crazy thing about him.”

Patricia was also reportedly opposed to slay training with former All-Pro cornerbacks Richard Sherman and Aqib Talib during the offseason.

Slay explained, “He basically just said, ‘You don’t belong in that category yet.’

“I only had one Pro Bowl back then, but I’m down to five now, so I want to know how he feels about it now.

“I don’t wish him any harm, but as a man, he and I just don’t get along. He’s a smart coach, he knows his Xs and Os, but the disrespect isn’t what I like.”

The Lions would have hoped that Patricia, who comes from Bill Belichick’s coaching tree and has three Super Bowl rings from his time with the New England Patriots, was the guy to run their franchise long-term.

However, his reign at Detroit lasted just under three seasons and ended in a 13-29-1 record.

He then returned to New England and called their offensive plays in 2022.

This role will be filled by Bill O’Brien for the 2023 season.

Meanwhile, Slay was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020 and has since enjoyed two successful seasons and become a mainstay in Philly’s vicious defense.

Slay will make his Super Bowl debut this weekend when the Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs.

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