Philadelphia's newest (and possibly fastest-rising) icon stands only 5' 10" and weighs a measly 175 pounds. Coming out of the University of California, DeSean Jackson was supposedly too fragile and had too big of an ego to survive in the NFL. But don't remind the other 31 teams that passed on the opportunity to draft him a little over a year and a half ago.
Because they all wish they hadn't.
DeSean Jackson gives the Philadelphia Eagles something that they haven't had in a long time: a more-than-legitimate passing offense.
With the beastly Jackson, rookie speedster Jeremy Maclin, sure-hands Jason Avant, athletic Brent Celek, shifty Brian Westbrook, flashy Lesean McCoy, and offseason gem/bruiser Leonard Weaver at his disposal, quarterback Donovan McNabb has the best chance at winning a Supe ...
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Why DeSean Jackson Is Already Becoming Philadelphia’s New Fan Favorite
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Justin P. Bolinger in NFLComments Off on Why DeSean Jackson Is Already Becoming Philadelphia’s New Fan Favorite