Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesBleeding Green Nation homepageHorizontal - WhiteBleeding Green Nationa Philadelphia Eagles communityFollow Bleeding Green Nation online:Follow Bleeding Green Nation on TwitterFollow Bleeding Green Nation on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchBleeding Green Nation main menuFanpostsFanshotsEaglesOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Eagles StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Eagles NewsYahoo Eagles Team PageYahoo Eagles ReportYahoo Eagles Depth ChartYahoo Eagles TransactionsYahoo Eagles PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕DeSean Jackson
Brandon Brooks Jersey , who feels like he’s still the fastest receiver in the NFL, challenges John Ross to a raceNew,50commentsThis could be fun.EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:DeSean Jackson, who feels like he’s still the fastest receiver in the NFL, challenges John Ross to a raceTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Rich Schultz /Getty ImagesFollowing last Tuesday’s OTA practice, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson was asked if he’s still the fastest wide receiver in the NFL. Here’s how the smirking 32-year-old responded:The following tweet from the NFL Media Research Department then caught Jackson’s attention on Friday:John Ross is currently leading the poll at 47%. “Other” is second at 22% while Jackson is third at 19%. Upon noticing these results, Jackson posted a screenshot of the tweet on his Instagram with the following caption:The Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver seemingly accepted the challenge:The “city” Ross is referring to is Long Beach, California. Ross is a native of Long Beach and Jackson attended high school there. Maybe the two will get together and race at some point this summer before training camp begins in late July. Of course, it’s possible they’re just having fun on social media.A Jackson vs. Ross race would be fun to watch, though. Ross was clocked at a 4.22 40-yard dash at the 2017 NFL Combine. Jackson “only” logged a 4.35 40-yard time coming out of college. Jackson might lose in a foot race but it goes without saying he’s the superior football player. Jackson led the NFL in yards per reception in 2018 (18.9) and he currently leads all active NFL players in career yards per reception (17.4). Ross only has 21 career receptions for 210 yards (10.0). As of right now, neither Jackson nor Ross are among a group of players set to compete in a 40-yard dash tournament this offseason. The “40 Yards of Gold” is set to feature the following participantsWhether Jackson is actually the fastest receiver in the league or not is unclear. What is clear is that he’s still capable of playing at a high level. Jackson has looked great in OTAs; he’s already formed a strong connection with Carson Wentz. The Eagles’ offense is poised to rebound in 2019 with Jackson back in the fold. And no, it’s not what you’re thinking!" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesBleeding Green Nation homepageHorizontal - WhiteBleeding Green Nationa Philadelphia Eagles communityFollow Bleeding Green Nation online:Follow Bleeding Green Nation on TwitterFollow Bleeding Green Nation on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchBleeding Green Nation main menuFanpostsFanshotsEaglesOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Eagles StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Eagles NewsYahoo Eagles Team PageYahoo Eagles ReportYahoo Eagles Depth ChartYahoo Eagles TransactionsYahoo Eagles PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Why the Eagles signed Josh McCown instead of Colin KaepernickNew,166commentsAnd no
http://www.eagleslockerroom.com/authentic-malik-jackson-jersey , it’s not what you’re thinking!EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Why the Eagles signed Josh McCown instead of Colin KaepernickTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailWhichever side of the fence you find yourself on, Colin Kaepernick has become quite the divisive public figure over the past few years. Some argue that Kaepernick should be banned from the league for [insert one of the many reasons we’ve all heard] while the others state that he has plenty left in the tank but will not be signed because of [insert one of the many reasons we’ve all heard]. The truth, as is usually the case, is somewhere in the middle. Here are the reasons Colin Kaepernick was not signed by the Philadelphia Eagles. He is too expensivePer the Associated Press, back in February when the AAF (RIP) was about to begin, “a person with knowledge of the conversation” said that Kapernick was asking for “$20 million or more to consider playing [in the AAF].” Here is a list of NFL quarterbacks who are signed to contracts worth $20 million or more, per Over The Cap (sorted by AAV):Matt RyanRussell WilsonJimmy GaroppoloMatt StaffordAaron RodgersCarson WentzDerek CarrAndrew LuckCam NewtonAndy DaltonAlex SmithNick FolesEli ManningKirk CousinsPhilip RiversBen RoethlisbergerJoe FlaccoDrew BreesKyler MurrayBaker MayfieldSam DarnoldMitchell TrubiskyJared GoffDaniel JonesJameis WinstonMarcus MariotaTom BradyJosh AllenOf these 28 players, 27 are currently the starting quarterback for their team. The outlier, Daniel Jones, is an heir apparent. There is quite simply no circumstance that would lead to the Eagles signing a backup quarterback for $20 million right now. The Eagles ultimately got Josh McCown at a fraction of this price by inking him to a contract that has a maximum payout of $5.4 million. He has not played football since January 1, 2017Given that he has not played football in 2 1⁄2 years, it is safe to assume that Kaepernick, just as anyone out of work for 2 1⁄2 years
Womens Timmy Jernigan Jersey , will need some time to get back into the swing of things. Even if he has kept in great shape physically, the physical component of being a professional athlete is just one of many variables that lead to success or failure. Between learning Doug Pederson’s offensive and developing the required chemistry with his new teammates, Kaepernick would likely need, at a minimum, a few weeks if not a month to be game-ready. Conversely, McCown has played in every season since Kaepernick’s last game.Also, and more importantly, Kaepernick was hardly even league average when he played last. Here is a summary of his stats in 2016, his last full season:Completion %: 59.2 (t-29th)Yards per Attempt: 6.8 (t-27th)Passer Rating: 90.7 (19th)PFF Grade: 57.8 (29th)For comparison, here is Josh McCown’s stat line from 2016:Completion %: 54.5 (38th)Yards per Attempt: 6.7 (t-29th)Passer Rating: 72.3 (33rd)PFF Grade: 55.7 (33rd)Now, if you want to argue that Kaepernick is a better quarterback than Josh McCown, I am not going to stop you, as it may be true. The thing is
Stefen Wisniewski Jersey , however, neither have been good quarterbacks in recent years. He might not even be interested in joining the EaglesKaepernick publicly backed Eric Reid after the Carolina Panthers safety called Malcolm Jenkins a “sellout” and a “neo-colonialist.” Would he really want to come be Jenkins’ teammate? And even if he did, would the Eagles want to create a locker room dynamic where they’re adding a quarterback who previously endorsed criticism of a current team captain? The Eagles were never going to sign Colin KaepernickIf you want to ignore these key factors, and argue that the team should have signed him, feel free. If you think that the only reason the Eagles won’t give him a chance is related to his National Anthem protesting, have at it. The honest-to-goodness truth, however, is that Kaepernick has not been a quality NFL quarterback for years. He would probably make for a solid backup, if he did not come with a $20 million price tag. McCown was a more affordable veteran option for the team, though, and that’s why they chose him.
