DeSean Jackson has found a home in Washington DC and will now be a Redskin. The deal was made tonight, Tuesday April 1st 2014. No people…this is not an April Fools joke. If that was the case we would be saying he has signed with the Superbowl Bound Oakland Raiders. Just kidding, just kidding.
The contract terms have yet to be fully disclosed but it is believed that the deal is for 3 years and was made after courting Jackson for 2 days. Other suiters were the Oakland Raiders and the Buffalo Bills. Dating is the worst, broken hearts all over the place!
While the Washington Redskins were a bit of a joke last year between the RG3 meltdown and Mike Shanahan drama; with the additions made in the off season, the redskins have a no joke in your face offense now. Let’s take a look at who they have that will pose some problems for opposing teams next year:
Alfred Morris- The ever adorable and solid pocket rocket running back. Morris didn’t have a bad year last year, but expect something special this year now that he won’t be the only offensive weapon.
DeSean Jackson- This speedster was the 10th best overall wide receiver last year. This guy can burn you and has embarrassed many a cornerback. Don’t expect this to change with the change of team.
Pierre Garçon- Easily the Redskins’ best wide receiver last year and the 14th highest fantasy scoring wide receiver in the league. Sure, sure, there was Santana Moss last year but Moss is not Jackson and DeSean should help open up Garçon for more targets.
Andre Roberts- This kid played with the Cardinals last year and at best was a WR3 in fantasy terms, but that is exactly what he has been brought onto this team to be. The third wide receiver so that Jackson and Garçon can shine. This guy has a lot of upside and growth potential.
Jordan Reed- Reed was hurt a majority of the season last year, but when he was in the game, he was a favorite of RG3’s and clearly stood out amongst all the tightends in the league as a player to watch.
Robert Griffin III- I think we can all agree to forget last season in terms of RG3’s performance. Last year was a bizarre year with him trying to rebound from his injury, coming back too soon, drama with his offensive coordinator as well as the head coach, locker room snafus and a close friendship with his GM. It made for a nightmare but with all the weapons he has at his fingertips this upcoming year, it would be hard to not finish as a top 10 fantasy quarterback. This will be a bounce back year for RG3.
Now the only question will be whether new coach, Jay Gruden’s offensive plan will have RG3 running his little piggly wigglys off or toss the rock down the field to his now endless options. It might be safe to say you loyal Redskins fans can get excited for football again!