Why DeSean Jackson Is the Key NFL Offseason Acquisition so Far

June 14, 2014   ·   Spencer Harrison   ·   Jump to comments

Defenses in the NFC East will continue to be torched by DeSean Jackson. Only now they'll be seeing him do it in a Redskins uniform. The Washington Redskins added the explosive receiver this offseason. They hope the move can improve their 16th-ranked passing offense and get them back in the playoffs.
There is no doubt Jackson was the most talented receiver on the market. He has been a big-time playmaker ever since he came into the league in 2008. Last season, he caught 82 passes for 1,332 yards and nine touchdowns.
This type of difference-maker is something the Redskins have sorely needed at their skill positions. None of the receivers in the Redskins lineup are big playmakers. Their best receiver, Pierre Garcon, had an impressive season. He caught 113 balls for 1,346 yards, but he rarely broke out and made an explosive play.
He averaged only 11.9 yards per reception, and his longest play was 53 yards. Jackson averaged 16.2 yards per reception last year, and he has n...

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