Philly Police Union Releases Scathing Statement in Response to Malcolm Jenkins' Inquirer Column

Eagles' safety Malcolm Jenkins wrote a column for the Inquirer in which he congratulated Mayor Jim Kenney on his re-election.

In the piece, Jenkins told Kenney that he had to "deliver," and began highlighting changes he hoped to see within Philly's police department.

Well, the Philadelphia Lodge No. 5 Fraternal Order of Police was not fond of Jenkins' comments, and sent a scathing letter to the editor of the Inquirer, ripping the publication for running Jenkins' piece, while also taking shots at the safety's play on the field.

The letter was submitted by Lodge No. 5 President John J. McNesby, who at one point in the statement was harshly critical of Jenkins' on-field play.

"This character's 'proposals' would leave Philadelphia's many crime victims as defenseless as his poor play has left his football team," wrote McNesby. "Only the Inquirer would offer Malcolm Jenkins to tackle crime, when he can't even manage to tackle his own opponents."

McNesby also called Jenkins a "non-resident" and claimed the Inquirer was "sponsoring a racist attack." The comments seem way over the top, though Jenkins was extremely critical in his assessment of the police department.

His wild statement effectively bashed Jenkins' character and suggested his voice not be heard, which, one could argue, is very irresponsible for someone leading other law enforcement officials.