Young Eagles hit milestones

by JasonB on Dec 21, 2009 10:49 AM EST in Philadelphia Eagles News

Two of the youngest Eagles hit two major milestones yesterday... First, DeSean Jackson became the third WR under Andy Reid to hit the thousand yard mark, the other two being TO and Kevin Curtis. The most amazing thing about that stat is that Jackson got to 1,087 on only 56 catches. To provide some context, Wes Welker currently has 1,198 rec yards on 109 catches. Jackson is averaging nearly 20 yards per catch.

DeSean is also tied for the NFL lead in total TDs for a receiver.

"Honestly, it's a great feeling. I would not have been able to do it without the playcalling and without Donovan," Jackson said of reaching the 1,000-yard mark. "You have to give credit to Kevin (Kolb) and (Michael) Vick. Without those guys, I would not be able to be as successful as possible. I am just trying to do anything and everything I can to help this team for the long haul.

"Our goal is the Super Bowl. We just have to keep playing like this and we will be all right."

LeSean McCoy broke the Eagles rookie rushing record yesterday, a mark previously held by Correll Buckhalter. His 9 carry, 48 yard performance yesterday gave him 606 rushing yards which is the most every by an Eagles RB.

"It's obviously something big for anybody to achieve a record," McCoy said. "I have to give a lot of credit to the offensive linemen and my teammates for helping me out."

Unfortunately, if Jeremy Maclin hadn't gotten hurt he was on pace to break the Eagles rookie receiving record...

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2009 Eagles Offense is scary good

What does this mean for next year? I cannot imagine a full year of a DJax, Maclin, healthy McNabb, Celek, and McCoy. Staggering! We may be about to embark on a run that will put the Greatest Show on Turf to shame.

I’m not given to getting too excited, but the fact is that San Fran is actually quite a good defense. And we tore through them like tissue paper, with one a 4th and dumb and a couple of inexplicably bad throws by McNabb preventing this from being even more of a blowout than it was. I’m starting to believe the Eagles, not the Saints or the Colts, may have the best offense in the NFL.

Wow!

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." - Bear Bryant

by NJBammer on Dec 21, 2009 10:57 AM EST reply actions

don’t forget a healthy westbrook

by Clyde Simmons on Dec 21, 2009 11:12 AM EST up reply actions

I'm afraid

I have forgotten a heathly Westbrook. On purpose.

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." - Bear Bryant

by NJBammer on Dec 21, 2009 11:38 AM EST up reply actions

well thats just dumb. Although McCoy has been good, I do not think he has the breakaway ability of Westbrook, and won’t believe it until he breaks off a long one.

by Clyde Simmons on Dec 21, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions

Oh – I’m sure he excluded him because there’s a chance he might not return because of the concussions. NOT because ANY of us feels that Westbrook isn’t one of the team’s most valuable assets that is replaceable. It’s best not to jinx his return. I’m praying every day that he comes back soon and can still play in the NFL without long-term effects of those two concussions. Correct NJBammer?

by flygirl on Dec 21, 2009 11:53 AM EST up reply actions

You are correct,

flygirl. Westy is the best back I’ve ever seen, but I am not counting on him ever being back at all, let alone at anything approaching his former self. At this point, I’m kind of hoping he calls it a career.

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." - Bear Bryant

by NJBammer on Dec 21, 2009 12:54 PM EST up reply actions

McCoy has broken off a long one…

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by JasonB on Dec 21, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions

your right, I forgot about the 66 yard TD run he had. he only had 2 runs over 20 yards though…

I don’t think he is as good in the screen game yet, but maybe that is more of an acquired skill.

by Clyde Simmons on Dec 21, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions

Remember when we compared McCoy to Moats….God that was an awful comparison, McCoy is much bigger and actually runs with authority.

by Clyde Simmons on Dec 21, 2009 2:16 PM EST up reply actions

or Weaver, he is a threat carrying, receiving and blocking out of the backfield. SIGN HIM!

by slandog on Dec 21, 2009 11:18 AM EST up reply actions

What also really strikes me is...

… how the quotes from Jackson and Mc Coy also show so much team spirit and the exact opposite of the stereotypical “it’s all about me” mentality of so many showboating players. They remember to give props to their teammates and coaches. Good for them!

by flygirl on Dec 21, 2009 11:50 AM EST reply actions

We'll Have To Play Our Best Game To Beat You

but we’re fighting for our playoff lives. Hopefully, we pull off the improbable and win at the Linc to get to 9-6.

Brad James

by the new Bradfather on Dec 21, 2009 12:08 PM EST reply actions

Lovin these young Birds

I love Westy and everything he did for this team and what a difference maker he was on this team. However the emergence of Celek and Desean and Lesean and Maclin have really made it hurt less. These kids are all capable of tremendous things. I know some people aren’t sold on Shady yet but as a rookie he hasn’t given me anything reason to worry. Desean is quickly becoming an elite wideout and Celek is playing at almost a high of a level as Jason Witten who i regard as the best TE in football at the moment. Maclin has shown he can definitely shown he can play this game at this level, he just needs to stay healthy. I have a feeling these aren’t the only records these young players will be breaking in their careers.

Anyone think that Andy is going to try to give Desean the 50+ yard TD record in the next two games whether the situation calls for it or not? Let’s face it, the big guy loves to chest bump with Desean.

"We are not normal, We are Legends. People will tell their kids about us." - Deon Butler before Ohio State Game 2008.

by Rogue Nine on Dec 21, 2009 1:11 PM EST reply actions