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Justwannawinna
16 days ago

Desean Jackson called the MOST DANGEROUS PLAYER IN THE NFL!

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/tag/_/name/dangerous-player-09

Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley

I believe that DeSean Jackson is the most dangerous player in the NFL right now. He's not the best receiver or the best punt returner -- but his ability to strike from anywhere on the field makes him one of the most potent weapons we've seen in years. Wide receivers such as the Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald and the Texans' Andre Johnson are going to make a ton of plays, but Jackson's the type player who only needs a couple of touches to change the course of a game. Two weeks ago against the Redskins, Jackson took an end around 67 yards for a touchdown on the Eagles' first possession. Later, he raced through the Skins' secondary for a 57-yard touchdown and then danced an Irish jig in the end zone. With Jackson in the lineup, the Eagles don't have to rely on dinking and dunking the ball down the field. There's not a single player in the league who can cover Jackson one-on-one. The Bucs held him to one catch for 1 yard by using a cornerback and a safety over the top to bracket the second-year receiver.

That opened things up for Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb to connect with rookie wide receiver Jeremy Maclin for a couple of touchdowns. Jackson is by far the most dangerous player in the NFC East right now and I'd put him up against anyone in the league. Last season, he finally hit the rookie wall in December and didn't even register a catch in a Dec. 7 game against the Giants. But he elevated his game during the '08 playoffs and became one of McNabb's favorite targets.

One longtime NFC pro personnel scout told me recently that it's Jackson's ability to stutter-step and then be at full speed within about four strides that separates him from most receivers in the league. Asked recently if he'd coached a weapon as potent as Jackson, Eagles coach Andy Reid referenced Terrell Owens and Brian Westbrook. But he quickly returned to Jackson.

"I won't take anything away from [Jackson]," Reid said. "That kid's explosive. He's exciting to watch, and most of all he loves to play the game. He loves to play."

Jackson already has six touchdowns that have come from 50 or more yards. If he can score two more times from that distance, he'll tie the record that Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch set in 1951 while with the Los Angeles Rams. He's scored four times through the air, once on a punt return and once on the end around against the Redskins.

Watching him race down the sideline against the Skins was remarkable in that he completely erased the angles that LaRon Landry and DeAngelo Hall had on him. The only fear with Jackson is his slight frame. He's not built to take a heavy pounding -- but he may not have to when you consider that he's normally running wide open behind another team's secondary.

"I'm just being put in some great positions to go out there and, I guess, score over 50 yards," Jackson said after Sunday's game. "But whatever we need to do to make it work, man, that's what we're going to do."

Last Sunday, the Giants trimmed the Eagles' lead to 16-7 late in the first half. It looked like the Giants might finally have gained a little momentum. But on the next play from scrimmage, Jackson sold Giants safety C.C. Brown on a subtle fake to the inside and then raced up the field for a 54-yard touchdown. The Giants were completely deflated by the play and never recovered.

Jackson gives the Eagles more margin for error than they've had in years. When a player makes 60-yard touchdowns seem commonplace, it takes pressure off the rest of the offense. I know the Cowboys will probably try to cover Jackson with veteran cornerback Terence Newman and then shade one of the safeties to Jackson's side. That's the type of respect the most dangerous player in the game deserves these days.

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  • hockeygoddess
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    hockeygoddess said 16 days ago

    Thanks - great article! He is fun to watch. Looking for a big game against Dallas Sunday nite!
  • TheOneNOnly
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    TheOneNOnly said 16 days ago

    Thats because he carries a gun with him on the field. Stores it in his jock.
    • hockeygoddess
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      hockeygoddess replied 16 days ago

      What???? Will you PLEASE change that horrible picture - Halloween is over!
    • Justwannawinna
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      Justwannawinna replied 16 days ago

      lol
  • Justwannawinna
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    Justwannawinna said 16 days ago

    D-JAX is def the man great young talent with just enought ego...oh yeah by the way HES FAST AS HELL
  • Justwannawinna
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    Justwannawinna said 16 days ago

  • Justwannawinna
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    Justwannawinna said 16 days ago

    • hockeygoddess
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      hockeygoddess replied 16 days ago

      1,000,000,000,000 Thumbs UP!
    • Justwannawinna
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      Justwannawinna replied 16 days ago

      i mean 44-6 and they missed the playoffs really though? they still wanna say sh*t? lol GO BIRDS!!!
    • DMSUPER5

      DMSUPER5 replied 16 days ago

      That day was one of the best days in Philadelphia sports history. To watch the Raiders make a miracle comeback, the Texans pull out a great upset, and then the Eagles lay a smack down on their rivals at home to clinch the playoffs. Can you script it any better than that?
  • khollen
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    khollen said 16 days ago

    this season will be his first of many pro bowl seasons.
    • hockeygoddess
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      hockeygoddess replied 16 days ago

      I hope - you know how long it took Westbrook. That was idiotic!
  • DeJack_10

    DeJack_10 said 16 days ago

    • Justwannawinna
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      Justwannawinna replied 15 days ago

      lol
    • khollen
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      khollen replied 15 days ago

      i never saw yours dejack, or i would have.
    • DeJack_10

      DeJack_10 replied 15 days ago

      Lol. Nah its cool man...
  • EazyEagleZ

    EazyEagleZ said 16 days ago

    The guy is scary good. He is a zone killer and can outrun man coverage.
  • NPhillyBirdman
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    NPhillyBirdman said 16 days ago

    Desean is so good he can play madden during a game and score simultaneously on Madden and real life.
  • NPhillyBirdman
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    NPhillyBirdman said 16 days ago

    Desean is so fast Chuck Norris couldn't roundhouse kick him
  • NPhillyBirdman
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    NPhillyBirdman said 16 days ago

    Desean is so good even Chuck Norris said daaaaaamn
  • NPhillyBirdman
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    NPhillyBirdman said 16 days ago

    Desean is so good you gotta spell good like this GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD
  • kristinmasyn

    kristinmasyn said 16 days ago

    does dallas know he plays for the eagles? LOL
  • NPhillyBirdman
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    NPhillyBirdman said 16 days ago

    Desean is so GOOD that no matter how corny I am just because I wrote his name make me GOOD
  • NPhillyBirdman
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    NPhillyBirdman said 16 days ago

    Desean is soooo good the score will look like this 35-0 No wait Desean 35-Cowboys 0
  • NPhillyBirdman
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    NPhillyBirdman said 16 days ago

    Desean is so good 17-2 girl wants to know HOW GOOOOOOD LOL?
    • kristinmasyn

      kristinmasyn replied 16 days ago

      i sure wouldnt mind finding out how good! LOL
  • kristinmasyn

    kristinmasyn said 16 days ago

    but you already know birdman, my heart is wit shady!
  • MattYoukilis

    MattYoukilis said 16 days ago

    Next game will DeSean explosion!
    • khollen
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      khollen replied 15 days ago

      i hope so ym5.
  • Spotella
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    Spotella said 16 days ago

    I loved DeSean from the moment they signed him and knew he was going to do big things. Granted I was getting a little worried with his rookie mistakes last season, but I think he can get over them and possibly become better then even I hoped.
    • hockeygoddess
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      hockeygoddess replied 15 days ago

      I actually saw Shady play at the high school level so I was real excited when he was signed. A friend's son played ball with him and says he is just a real nice kid.
    • Spotella
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      Spotella replied 15 days ago

      It's great to hear he's a nice kid.
  • kristinmasyn

    kristinmasyn said 15 days ago

    well hockeygoddess hook me up! LOL, he does seem like a nice guy! I love his personality
    • hockeygoddess
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      hockeygoddess replied 15 days ago

      Hope all the money and fame doesn't change him.
    • khollen
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      khollen replied 15 days ago

      he`s not rich yet. his next contract he will be though.
    • hockeygoddess
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      hockeygoddess replied 15 days ago

      I heard he bought TO's house. In my book, that would be rich.
    • khollen
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      khollen replied 15 days ago

      i`m talking about the huge contracts other players have. he doesn`t have that yet.
    • hockeygoddess
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      hockeygoddess replied 15 days ago

      Well, he has a heck of a lot more money than I'll ever see.
    • khollen
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      khollen replied 15 days ago

      same here.
  • trina5
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    trina5 said 15 days ago

    great post ! i was at work when i seen it and couln't reply!!!i do think he is amazing and has a little ego to with that, but still i am glad we have him and no one in our division does!!!lol
    • Spotella
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      Spotella replied 15 days ago

      I don't mind a little ego Trina, as long as it doesn't get too overinflated.
    • NPhillyBirdman
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      NPhillyBirdman replied 15 days ago

      Jay-Z has a big ego and look at him lol
  • trina5
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    trina5 said 14 days ago

    i love desean jackson!!!he is scary just don't want him to turn into baby t.o. or chad johnson!!! thats all!!!
    • NPhillyBirdman
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      NPhillyBirdman replied 14 days ago

      He will get a ring with a The Birds this year so he wont be like Ocho or T.O. ringless
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