FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman has spoken with Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn about his sideline conflict with defensive line coach Bryan Cox last Sunday and admits his emotions got the best of him.
Shortly after the Carolina Panthers took a 14-0 lead in the first quarter in Charlotte, the second-year pro appeared upset as he approached the sideline. After what looked like tense dialogue with teammates who tried to calm him, Cox tried as well. Hageman did not respond well, pushing the coach away.
"There was a little scuffle, and tempers were flaring," Hageman said.