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Wed May 21, 2008 1:47 pm EDT

DeSean Jackson isn't T.O. How great is that Philly fans?

By Joe Zedalis

DeSean Jackson

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DeSean Jackson met Terrell Owens, however briefly, at a promotional appearance in Los Angeles last weekend. Jackson ended up meeting Freddie Mitchell at a workout a few months back, also in LA. Jackson wants to be that playmaking wideout Philadelphia Eagles fans covet, but he said Tuesday he does not want to be T.O. —- at least not in the sense of "talking about your teammates'' - and he does not want to be Freddie, the guy Jackson has heard "talked his way out of the league.''

There are pitfalls to be avoided here, concerns to be addressed, as Jackson begins his Eagles career a month after being drafted in the second round, 49th overall, out of Cal. And they don't all have to do with the now-famous Scouting Combine revelation that he is 5-10, 169, instead of Cal's 6-foot, 178 listing.

Jackson has an ego, isn't shy about touting his own abilities. When his college team flopped spectacularly the second half of last season, from 5-0 to 6-6, stalling his bid for the Heisman, he acknowledges he grew frustrated, and talked about wanting the ball.

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  1. donv007
    1. Posted by donv007 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:36 pm EDT

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    1st. sounds like another T.O. good luck donovan.
  2. Gage
    2. Posted by Gage Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:22 pm EDT

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    Desean jackson is a stud too bad the Vikes couldnt have gotten him
  3. hcdouglass
    3. Posted by hcdouglass Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    The boy can fly. He is awfully small though. He will definately have to be a perimeter receiver. I just can't see him going over the middle.
  4. comic_snoop
    4. Posted by comic_snoop Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:28 pm EDT

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    Nothing like paying crazy money for a kick returner with no hands, good move philly!!!
  5. abdul kader b
    5. Posted by abdul kader b Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:48 pm EDT

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    If the Eagles can get another receiver to add to their line up like a Chad Johnson or a Houshmenzadah, I truly Believe they can make the Superbowl again based on if McNabb gets hurt again or not..
  6. Bill
    6. Posted by Bill Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:04 pm EDT

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    hes got speed , weve needed a KR guy for awhile now plus we need WR help too, lets see how he does, i think he could end up being a under the rador pick that ends up paying nicely for the eagles.
  7. William C
    7. Posted by William C Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:07 pm EDT

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    Just another return specialist.
  8. RFFL....
    8. Posted by RFFL.... Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:55 pm EDT

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    He does have speed.Hopefully he can get down field fast enough so he won;t have to worry about some big ole CB knocking his head off! He is kinda small....good luck rookie...
  9. cliffabcd1
    9. Posted by cliffabcd1 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:27 pm EDT

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    philly prob is the only team that can compete with dallas this season if they keep shephard aka cowboy killa but at the end of the day its still all about the SKINZzZzZ
  10. Just a fan
    10. Posted by Just a fan Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:45 pm EDT

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    Comic Snoop.....living in chicgao for the last couple of years, Hester may argure that. He has no hands either, but speed kills the punt'ick teams. Lets see what the kid can do on the feild ( and what he doesn't do off) before we judge for or against him. TO was a quiet nobody his first couple years in San Fran...Favre was a go-nowhere back up.
  11. Mello
    11. Posted by Mello Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:15 pm EDT

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    "Nothing like paying crazy money for a kick returner with no hands, good move philly!!!"
    What "Crazy Money". He's not even signed yet. If you don't know what you're talking about keep quiet!
  12. Tim C
    12. Posted by Tim C Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:20 pm EDT

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    Look at Steve Smith, he is 5'10 and a great WR when not injured, You guys shoot him down before even giving him a chance just wait and see, as an eagles fan I liked T.O. and I liked Freddie Mitchell both were very talented but egos took away from that.
  13. El Becko
    13. Posted by El Becko Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:19 pm EDT

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    comic_snoop: They haven't paid a nickel for him yet. The fact that he dropped down to the 49th pick will probably give him a starting salary less than what he may actually be worth.
    William C: Name the last return specialist the Eagles had. Brian Mitchell was at the end of his career when they got him. Westbrook got too good to risk being used as a return specialist. Drafting Jackson fills a huge void for the Eagles.
  14. coachP
    14. Posted by coachP Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:27 pm EDT

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    El Becko, you forgot about Vai Sikahema. A good return guy for the Eagles.
  15. Jimbo Slice
    15. Posted by Jimbo Slice Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:25 pm EDT

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    I agree with 12, that small stuff should be thrown out the window. Harrison, Hester, Smith, Galloway, S. Moss, are all under 6'1. Do we ever hear critics talk about their height? No, so why start now. More Fuel for his ego perhaps; it might actually Jackson make a better Eagle.
  16. S.F
    16. Posted by S.F Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:18 pm EDT

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    To be honest i think hes gonna be a good addition to the eagles,bein from california myself and bein a fan of CAL and seein him play,i think hes gonna do well regardless of his height.Theres loads of players that are small and awesome in the NFL they most likely are gonna bulk him up...i guess are questions will be answered on the comein up season
  17. The Royal Hawaiian
    17. Posted by The Royal Hawaiian Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:13 pm EDT

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    did anyone here rumors last week about a roy williams trade?
  18. Martin B
    18. Posted by Martin B Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:12 pm EDT

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    I wish DeSean, & MY Eagles, a lot of good luck! GO EAGLES!!!
  19. Joseph D
    19. Posted by Joseph D Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    Desean Jackson will be a BUST! Freddie Mitchell could at least reach the tiolet without a booster seat, and TO should get more accolades and less negative nancy press...
    Has anyone seen Andy Reid's sons, I think a gas station just got robbed...
  20. loop
    20. Posted by loop Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    I agree with #10 and #19. #22 can go pound sand.
  21. Foreverafalcon
    21. Posted by Foreverafalcon Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:01 pm EDT

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    Should be a good addition!
    With that speed,, and probably has more moves than a case of ex-lax!! Should be wide open...
  22. HITMAN
    22. Posted by HITMAN Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:03 pm EDT

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    Desean Jackson is the second coming of Steve Smith..but faster
  23. Robert K
    23. Posted by Robert K Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:21 pm EDT

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    No matter what, no matter who they have, the Eagles will find out that they need new coaching or forget creating an air attack outside of Westbrook because it's clear that the curretn coaches can't handle WR egos.
  24. J J
    24. Posted by J J Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:51 pm EDT

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    This dude couldnt hold T.O.'s jock strap..
  25. loop
    25. Posted by loop Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    Go Eagles is right! Prove the nay-sayers wrong. Also, help make it 13 years since Dallas has won a playoff game.. These are my first two wishes. Make it so! lol..

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