DeSean Jackson has to be on the field
By Perry

Why is DeSean Jackson’s time on the field diminishing? That is the big question being asked in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. There’s no doubt the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense is more of a threat with him on the field. It doesn’t make sense to see Greg Lewis dropping passes with DeSean on the sidelines.

PHOTO CAPTION: AP Photo/Tom Mihalek

So, what’s going on? Apparently, the buzz/rumor is DeSean’s messing up routes. Well, I don’t care. I want him on the field. L. J. Smith has been messing up routes and missing blocks for seven years, but I still see him on the field. Donovan McNabb continues to throw lasers at his receiver’s feet and choke at the end of games, but I still see him on the field. Andy Reid continues to fail at adjusting during the games and managing the clock, but he is still on the field (sideline). Andy Reid continues to ignore the importance of critical positions and make horrible management decisions, but he is still the GM. David Akers continues to miss FGs beyond the 45 yard line, but he is still on the field. Why are they picking on DeSean when the whole organization is full of employees that make mistakes?

Let’s review some of Andy’s recent mistakes (feel free to comment more mistakes and I will add them to the list):

  • the ridiculous signing of Chris Clemons
  • the horrible decision to make Tony Hunt the fullback and ignore the FB position
  • the horrible decision to franchise L.J. Smith and ignore the TE position (in a West Coast offense nonetheless)
  • trading for Lorenzo Booker, rather than drafting Felix Jones
  • having too much faith in David Akers
  • not challenging plays that should be challenged and challenging plays that shouldn’t be challenged
  • giving irritating press conferences every week for the past ten years
  • first and goal
  • second and goal
  • third and goal
  • fourth and goal
  • second and one
  • third and one
  • fourth and one

I could go on and on, but my main point in this rant is DeSean needs to be on the field. The more and more he plays, the better he will get. DeSean was wide open two times on Sunday and McNabb didn’t even look his way (why, because DeSean has messed up some routes?). McNabb should always be looking his way, even with the corner of his eye when DeSean isn’t the number one option. The kid gets open and makes plays. Without him on the field, they are an average team that doesn’t intimidate any opposing defense. And with the possibility of Westbrook not playing in the foreseeable future, it’s more critical than ever to get DeSean involved.

The Eagles continue to stay at the same level while the rest of the league gets better, yet Joe Banner/Andy Reid still consider their organization as the “gold standard.” That’s a joke. Joe and Andy need to start realizing they are the “old standard.”

In Football, Venting October 8, 2008

Comments

7 Responses to “DeSean Jackson has to be on the field”

  1. David on October 8th, 2008 9:04 am

    *Stands up and Applauds”

  2. Matt on October 8th, 2008 10:50 am

    “Gold standard…old standard.” Zing!

  3. Chris on October 9th, 2008 4:40 am

    Thank You for writing this piece of shit!

  4. Micah Warren on October 9th, 2008 8:24 am

    Perry, I think you have a new fan. Must be from the Eagles message boards.

  5. Perry on October 9th, 2008 9:18 am

    Maybe “Chris” is actually Andy Reid? Joe Banner? Freddie Mitchell?

  6. Micah Warren on October 9th, 2008 11:52 am

    Chris was probably the same person blowing us for new information after we broke the Asante Samuel signing before anyone else in the country.

    Perry, didn’t we also report the Eagles interest in Fitzgerald a full 12 days before anyone else in Philly?

    How soon idiots like Chris forget.

  7. Perry on October 9th, 2008 1:25 pm

    Yes, we are the “gold standard” for sports journalism.

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