DeSean Jackson meeting with the Redskins on Monday

[ethat001]

Redskins, Jackson appear ready to do business | Comcast SportsNet Washington

I'm increasingly joining the bandwagon on this. These moves are always about the "IF"s. IF he doesn't get into trouble, IF he gets along with coach, IF he is motivated -- he'd be awesome for us. These high profile moves - if they work, they can make your franchise. If they fail, it takes 3-5 years to rebuild, salvage the salary cap, and get a new coach.

With DJax, we solve a major issue. I think you're more likely to get a very good safety, RT, MLB in the second round than a WR.

Also in a strange way -- if our offense finally starts scoring again, it can make opposing offenses one dimensional / pass-first. That could help our defense, & allow our D-line just rush the QB. Not sure how our secondary would respond. So ironically, by helping our offense -- there's a chance DJax could indirectly make our defense more effective.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by ethat001

I'm increasingly joining the bandwagon on this. These moves are always about the "IF"s. IF he doesn't get into trouble, IF he gets along with coach, IF he is motivated -- he'd be awesome for us. These high profile moves - if they work, they can make your franchise. If they fail, it takes 3-5 years to rebuild, salvage the salary cap, and get a new coach.

With DJax, we solve a major issue. I think you're more likely to get a very good safety, RT, MLB in the second round than a WR.

Also in a strange way -- if our offense finally starts scoring again, it can make opposing offenses one dimensional / pass-first. That could help our defense, & allow our D-line just rush the QB. Not sure how our secondary would respond. So ironically, by helping our offense -- there's a chance DJax could indirectly make our defense more effective.

That rarely ever works. Indy/NE/Denver tried it and they were bounced out the first round after finishing the season with the best regular season record.
I understand what you are saying but that is the recipe for winning regular season games, not championships.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by ethat001

I'm increasingly joining the bandwagon on this. These moves are always about the "IF"s. IF he doesn't get into trouble, IF he gets along with coach, IF he is motivated -- he'd be awesome for us. These high profile moves - if they work, they can make your franchise. If they fail, it takes 3-5 years to rebuild, salvage the salary cap, and get a new coach.

With DJax, we solve a major issue. I think you're more likely to get a very good safety, RT, MLB in the second round than a WR.

Also in a strange way -- if our offense finally starts scoring again, it can make opposing offenses one dimensional / pass-first. That could help our defense, & allow our D-line just rush the QB. Not sure how our secondary would respond. So ironically, by helping our offense -- there's a chance DJax could indirectly make our defense more effective.

I agree...

I also think this frees up the draft to focus on Defense, Oline, and a speedy back.

[skinsfan69]

One of the best Redskin free agent picks ever was Gary Clark. USFL cast off from JMU. Petulant, abrasive, selfish, hard to deal with. That's why coaches are paid the big dollars. They need to know how to manage people. Gibbs was the master at it. If we sign Jackson hopefully Gruden can follow in those footsteps and bring the best out in Jackson.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

One of the best Redskin free agent picks ever was Gary Clark. USFL cast off from JMU. Petulant, abrasive, selfish, hard to deal with. That's why coaches are paid the big dollars. They need to know how to manage people. Gibbs was the master at it. If we sign Jackson hopefully Gruden can follow in those footsteps and bring the best out in Jackson.

I'm sorry but Gary was nothing like Jackson, Gary was arrogant but was a team player, didn't act selfish, was a serious competitor, Gibbs would have cut his ass. My best friend played hoops against Gary at JMU, almost got in a fight with him, off the court was cool, my buddy and roommate tutored Charles Haley.

[mooby]

I'm torn on this. On one hand, he would be a great asset on the field for our team. On the other, we aren't exactly the type of environment that allows a moody player with attitude issues to succeed. Way too many times that has burnt us in the past.

Idk, I guess I would sign him, but only for a team friendly contract that allows us to easily cut ties once his attitude becomes a distraction for the team. Usually when we mix our favorite team and those kinds of players, the question isn't if he'll mess something up, but when. I definitely wouldn't give him 10 million a year, but I would give him somewhere between 5-7 mil per. But seeing as how he'll have his pick of suitors, and given the fact that his "pay me" attitude is one in a long list of reasons why the Eagles cut him, I doubt we will be in the running for whatever team he picks. Only way I see us signing him is if he takes a smaller deal just to stick it to the Eagles twice a year.

[12thMan]

We should definitely sign him. No question about it. He's still relatively young, and when was the last time the Redskins had a bona-fide Pro-Bowl caliber WR? Do it.

[The Dull Roar]

Please god let this happen. Would give us the vertical threat we need opposite garcon and would free us up a little bit in the draft.

[Hog1]

Line up the ESPN clerical pool and see if he can pass the conditioning test, then we'll talk.......

[Glasgow Celtic]

Originally Posted by OnceWeWereKings

I hope so. My motto is hope for sunshine, but bring an umbrella....even though I dont even own an umbrella..which is a metaphor wrapped in an enigma.

Brilliant

[tc2deuce]

Gruden wants his Hawkins type player so his eyes lit up when DJax was available so it will not surprise me if he signs tomorrow with us. DJax wants to payback Philly and trust me Iggles fans do not want to face him twice a year.

[Meks]

Originally Posted by tc2deuce

Gruden wants his Hawkins type player so his eyes lit up when DJax was available so it will not surprise me if he signs tomorrow with us. DJax wants to payback Philly and trust me Iggles fans do not want to face him twice a year.

No they don't. Every one of my friends / family is SAHKING at the notion of him suiting up in B & G

[REDSKINS4ever]

I would much rather draft a WR like Kelvin Benjamin........DJax can boost our offense and he may be a great teammate but it's a high risk/high reward with him...... we will know by tomorrow evening if he signs with us or not....

[ethat001]

Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

I would much rather draft a WR like Kelvin Benjamin........DJax can boost our offense and he may be a great teammate but it's a high risk/high reward with him...... we will know by tomorrow evening if he signs with us or not....

I don't mind drafting another WR. But we've done that and missed so many times, and it takes 2-3 years to develop / find out what you have.. In fact, in 2008, we drafted Devin Thomas and Fred Davis BEFORE Desean Jackson in the second round. And they aren't playing any more.. Hankerson as well has underperformed to date. In comparison Djax had two 100 yard outings in his first two games alone. I'm much more confident in DJax on the field than a 2nd round rookie.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

I would much rather draft a WR like Kelvin Benjamin........DJax can boost our offense and he may be a great teammate but it's a high risk/high reward with him...... we will know by tomorrow evening if he signs with us or not....

He'll be long gone by the time we pick.