DeSean Jackson could return to Pro Bowl form with Eagles in 2019
By Dan Parzych
Based off how DeSean Jackson has looked so far this offseason, the Philadelphia Eagles should be excited over what the 2019 season has in store for the veteran wideout.
After five seasons away from the team, it still doesn’t feel real that DeSean Jackson is back for a second stint with the Philadelphia Eagles, especially after seeing how bad things got in 2014, although Chip Kelly was a major reason for the blame.
Despite what happened, both parties seem excited about a fresh start since Jackson knows the Eagles will provide him with an opportunity the Tampa Bay Buccaneers couldn’t, which is seriously compete for a Super Bowl.
One can only imagine how difficult it was for Jackson during the 2017 season watching some of his former teammates hoist the Lombardi Trophy since deep down, the wideout knew that if things never went south under Kelly, chances are he would have been part of the team.
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However, since looking back at the past wondering what could have been isn’t going to change anything, all that matters now is how Jackson can help the Eagles potentially earn a second trip to the Super Bowl in three years during the 2019 season.
Of course, that’s always easier said than done since Jackson still has a long way to go when it comes to proving he can still be effective at receiver, but at least Philadelphia has to love what they’re seeing so far during OTAs.
Jackson has already received heavy praise for the early chemistry he’s helped establish with Carson Wentz over the last two weeks, and if this is any sign of what the 2019 season could have in store, this Philadelphia offense is going to be fun to watch.
Believe it or not, Jackson’s last season with the Eagles in 2013 before his release happened to be the wideout’s last trip to the Pro Bowl after he hauled in 82 catches for 1,332 yards to go along with nine touchdowns.
Some will make the argument that Jackson is no longer capable of playing at this high of a level based off his numbers from the previous two years (91 catches for 1,442 yards and seven touchdowns in 26 games).
But also, Jackson’s situation in Tampa Bay wasn’t exactly the best one with all of the inconsistency by the Buccaneers on offense, making the wideout even more thankful to be teaming up with a more reliable quarterback in Wentz.
If all goes well this upcoming season, Jackson could benefit from returning to a high-powered offense in the Eagles, and possibly even put up good enough numbers to earn Pro Bowl honors for the second time in his career.
This may sound like a bit of a stretch for someone like Jackson at his age, but with the wideout getting up there in age (turns 33 in December), and knowing his timetable to win a Super Bowl could be closing in, the extra motivation will hopefully be there for the speedster.
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Plus, with opposing defenses constantly worrying about the whereabouts of other key members of Philadelphia’s offense such as Alshon Jeffery and Zach Ertz, Jackson could work this to his advantage as well in regards to additional passes thrown in his direction from Wentz.