DeSean Making An Impression In Philly
Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:19 pm
Found this tidbit about Philly's 2nd round pick, WR DeSean Jackson.
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Probably some level of exaggeration in there by the media, but come on, these rookies have got to know that every move and step is being watched and scrutinized by... um... well... everyone. For the record, as the article points out, Jackson has opened some eyes with his speed, but nevertheless, an attitude like that won't garner much respect from Reid, his teammates or the Philly faithful.
The problem is that Jackson has this tendency to act like a kid who thinks it’s cool to sit in the back of class and stare at the ceiling tiles with a disaffected attitude. During every individual drill, Jackson was the last in line to do the exercise. When wide receivers coach David Culley stopped to talk to the group, Jackson was the first (and often the only) one to take off his helmet. He looked off in every direction except directly at Culley.
About the only time Jackson seemed to pay full attention was when Reid was observing up close. In the NFL, you have to work harder than just when the big boss is looking.
All of that makes you wonder if Jackson gets the big picture, if he understands that he’s part of a big plan to put one extraordinarily quick offensive unit on the field from time to time; the type of unit that could ruin the great pass-rushing defenses from the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins. The defenses that made McNabb’s life miserable a year ago.
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Probably some level of exaggeration in there by the media, but come on, these rookies have got to know that every move and step is being watched and scrutinized by... um... well... everyone. For the record, as the article points out, Jackson has opened some eyes with his speed, but nevertheless, an attitude like that won't garner much respect from Reid, his teammates or the Philly faithful.