Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receivers: Where/When Will They Play?

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Published: July 1, 2009

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... Kevin Curtis, Desean Jackson, and Jeremy Maclin, the Eagles have three wide receivers with sub 4.4 40-yard dash times.  All three can get deep, and all three can make plays after the catch. In addition, the Eagles have two possession receivers in Jason Avant and Hank Baskett, and one wild card in Reggie Brown.

Let's start with the Eagles' best returning receiver: Desean Jackson.  Jackson had over 900 yards receiving last year, and has been working on getting stronger.  Jackson has speed that demands almost constant double teams. 

He can get deep on anybody, even Terrence Newman, the Cowboys' big, speedy corner, and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, arguably the fastest cornerback (if not player) in the NFL.  I expect Jackson to go for over 1000 yards with 5 TD's this year.  The key will be his strength. 

Jackson is often compared to the Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith, another 5'9" outside receiver.  Steve Smith weighs...

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