Found July 15, 2008 on Bleed Eagles Green:
Does DeSean Jackson bring back memories of an Eagles' receiver from a few years back? No not T.O., but Donte Stallworth. Stallworth and Jackson are both considered undersized for the wide receiver position. Stallworth at 6ft, 200 pounds. Jackson at 5'11" and 172 pounds. Give Jackson a few years in the weight room and 200 pounds is not out of the question for him as well. The greatest strength of Stallworth and Jackson is their speed and their ability to break the big play. In 2006, his only year with the Eagles, Stallworth had 725 receiving yards. Not all that impressive until you notice it was done on just 38 receptions. An average of almost 20 yards per catch. Stallworth had 4 catches of 40 or more yards and 5 touchdowns in twelve games. The numbers show his knack for the big play. Is it unrealistic to think that Jackson can't put up similar numbers with the Eagles in 2008? Yes rookie wide receivers have difficulty getting on the field in year one with the Eagles. But in sixteen games 38 receptions should be a gimme. Heck, even Freddie Mitchell managed 22 catches his rookie year. With his speed and elusiveness the big play should also follow Jackson. Jackson would again provide McNabb with the deep threat that has been missing since Stallworth's departure....
6 Comments:
  • DeSean Jackson Will Be Even Better Than Donte Stallworth.

  • The kid is dirty. Hell have some highlights this year
  • He's gonna be a hell of a player...but he's not 5'11. 5'9...maaaaaybe 5'10 but even that might be a stretch.
  • well stallworth is not a "true" six feet either....he MIGHT have an inch if that on desaun. I dont think comparing the 2 is a good comparison, 2 completely different types of receivers, Desaun has much more potential than Stallworth did this early in his career, now its on Desaun to prove he can be a player on this level through hard work, focus, and yes A.I.......PRACTICE!!!!!!
  • You can't compare them in terms of hands. Desean wins that by far.
  • Better....remember, Stallworth pull that off in 12 games with no training camp preparation with the team and even in the games he played his hamstring was bothering him. He also did it with a QB change right after mid-season.....Granted there's no major health issues, I see Jackson getting 40 catches, 750 yds and 5-6 TDs
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