Desean Jackson: student of the game

by JasonB on Sep 12, 2008 5:35 PM EDT in News Comment 18 comments

I came upon this great tidbit from the Eagles website about Desean Jackson's study habits...

Jackson does not just rely on his offensive coaches or offensive teammates to help. He quizzes Eagles cornerbacks Lito Sheppard, Sheldon Brown and Asante Samuel before, during and after practice.

"It's rare for a young guy to do that," said head coach Andy Reid this morning. "Normally, they are just concentrating on themselves and learning the offense. But I know he asks those corners if he's giving away any tendencies or any indicators on his specific routes. And then on the flip side, he'll check with those cornerbacks on their techniques they use to defend a certain route he'll run. He's very open to that communication and it's helping him."

Daryl Johnston had some interesting analysis about a subtle thing Jackson does that throws defenders off. He puts his hands out to catch the ball at the least possible second, so if the defender does take his eyes off Jackson to look back he never knows the ball is coming. Jackson's second big catch last Sunday was thanks to this. If he were to telegraph that the ball was coming his way the defender would have time to make a play on it. Smart kid.

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Jason can we do something about this

its really getting old that neither of these guys can bring anything but bull shit

by NickPampani on Sep 12, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

by Remis on Sep 12, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m glad I had to work late tonight so I got to see this nonsense seeing as you clowns will be gone tomorrow … or after monday (with your tail between your legs)

by Whodie126 on Sep 12, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i’m done with these people…i am just gonna pretend they’re not here at this point, and wait for monday…lets hope the birds do our talking for us!

by eagleyosh on Sep 12, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

jackson

A nice breeze would take jackson into the bleechers

by canty99 on Sep 13, 2008 12:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The Rook

Jackson will graduate to a real NFL team Monday night. Playing the Rams is like playing a college team. Lets see how the runt does in a real NFL game.

by Lunging Wolf on Sep 13, 2008 12:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Taste of your own medicine

Yeah, I remember all you losers cheering when Michael Irvin was laying there on the field with a broken neck. How can you people live with yourselves? We’re gonna make up some special (i)loser shirts just for Philadelphia. Forty two years and counting with no Super Bowl trophies. The only team in the NFC East not contributing to the domination. WHERE ARE YA? Come out, come out, wherever you arrrre.

by Lunging Wolf on Sep 13, 2008 1:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Roll the Cameras

The little football player will come up “short” (oops, it just slipped out) of the end zone when Master Jedi Roy lays the lumber to him. May the Farce be with you Igglet Pigglets.

by Lunging Wolf on Sep 13, 2008 1:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i can't say i've seen much of him play.....

i’m a cowboy’s fan, but i do respect the philly coaching staff so if he’s got talent they’ll get the most out of him….i can’t wait for this game, alway’s my 2 favorite games each year….and i had to take mcnabb as my fantasy football qb so i hope we don’t break him again….he’s such a fragile little bird….

I don't need a compass to know which way the wind shines....

by hashishkabob on Sep 13, 2008 1:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

rea

whodie-nick-remis-eagleyosh-[real fans ] ive read their posts & blogs sorry if i forgot someone – its really odd how most of you just joined sept-12-08, – and are talking shit -undercover cowgirl fans -hey one more thing if you cowgirls dont have anyone to hate on .feel free to hate on me [GO EAGLES] -fakes not welcome-you just cant teach common sense

2008/2009 the body bag season

by EAGLE_MAN71 on Sep 13, 2008 3:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

real fans

2008/2009 the body bag season

by EAGLE_MAN71 on Sep 13, 2008 3:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think that what's even more interesting

is that DeSean learned this as the game progressed. One pass that was a blatant pass interference, he telegraphed the ball’s trajectory — stuck his hands out and everything. The defender (Fakhir Brown, later flagged for a bogus call I think partially to make up for this missed call) stuck his arms across Jackson’s arms without turning his head around whatsoever, but obviously this was enough to break up the pass.

Jackson looked incredibly frustrated, and I noted that the next time a ball came towards him while he was being covered by Brown, he let his hands loose at literally the last second possible, and burned Fakhir in the process. I love making comments just before the commentators do. It’s very rewarding.

by Alon on Sep 13, 2008 4:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He really is a student of the game. I think the fact that he shows some humility and asks the vet DBs for help shows that although he is confident and borderline cocky he is also humble and thus sets himself apart from other WRs we have seen.

by Whodie126 on Sep 13, 2008 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess this is the down side of BGN joining SB Nation

More idiots and trolls
SWEET!

The road to victory!

by jayt on Sep 13, 2008 10:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

when everyone wishes they were us they tend to flock over here … its a shame they could just swap teams and we would welcome them as Eagles fans. It’s pathetic that they are that terrified of the Eagles.

by Whodie126 on Sep 13, 2008 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Naaa I don’t think I’d be too welcoming…

by foos05 on Sep 13, 2008 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nobody wishes they were you. LOL

You’ve got to be kidding. You don’t actually believe that do you Whodie? Wish we were you? Scared of the Beagles? Puh leese. When we have the most riveting team in all of sports? I can’t predict the future, and I admit the Beagles beat up on the Cowboys thru their lean years, but we’re not lean anymore. If McChunky doesn’t win a Super Bowl this year he’s done! That’s pressure. He’s under it, and Kolb is just waiting for his next mistake. Monday night is gonna be a rude awakening for your second tier team.

Cowboys – America’s Team.
Beagles – Toilet bowl fungi.

by Lunging Wolf on Sep 13, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs