Jeremy Maclin will outproduce DeSean Jackson (1 Viewer)

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Jackson is the second most dangerous player in the league with the ball in his hands - he'll still obviously be a big part of this offense.

So who is #1 with the ball in his hands? I cant think of anyone better that DeSean with the ball in his hands. Remotely better

Chris Johnson is numbers one, but Jackson is the best WR with the ball in his hands.

 

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IMO Maclin and Jackson will put up good numbers,but if you are looking for awesome numbers,don't look for any Eagles WR/TE/RB to fit that bill.Maclin,Jackson,Avant,Weaver,McCoy,Celek and Ingram will all get their hands on the ball.IMO this is going to be a fun offense to watch,but Kolb may be the only Eagle worthy of a number 1 position in fantasy football.

 

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When the inexperienced Kolb drops back to pass - who is likely to be there to chip the blitzing LB? All it's going to take is just one play where the 2nd year McCoy misses a pass block assignment and then it's the Vick show...but Vick might not be rostered. Depending on how recent events unravel, if he is cut - it's likely and probable that JGarcia will be the backup and we already know he is a reliable West Coast offense conductor, right?...well, at one time he was.

I know this may be an extreme scenario, however, as far as who will out produce who, it is going to be a game of "Guess how many Jelly beans are in the Jar" until we get some more data on Kolb.

I wouldn't feel confident in assuming DJax continues the run with a new QB and I certainly wouldn't feel confident that Maclin comes into his own with a new QB under center. I know, I know...you have already seen Kolb prove his value...there is a big difference in filling in on a handful of games and playing an entire season (which even Kolb's predecessor struggled with).

No there is not, dont you remember Rob Johnson? He had one great game for the Jags and the Bills gave up a first round pick for him(which the Jaguars used to draft Fred Taylor). Im not saying Kolb is Rob Johnson, but it might be too early to be putting Kolb in the HOF.

 

[massraider]

Let’s look at the facts:

Fact 1: The Eagles offense is going through a small metamorphosis. They are still going to run West Coast, but a different style of West Coast than they did because of different QB skill sets.

Fact 3: A West Coast offense run by Kevin Kolb is going to be a more traditional dink and dunk offense based on short routes, quick reads, and accurate passes.

Not to jump on the "your facts are opinions" bandwagon too much here, but I keep hearing different people mentioning the two above points which basically boil down to this: "The Eagles offense is going to change and we're going to see fewer long passes."Just wondering if anyone has anything to support this since I've heard it from multiple people. Any links? Interviews with Reid, etc? Have the Eagles implied as much, or are people just assuming this will be the case?

No, not at all. In fact I'd argue that Reid is one of the most stubborn coaches in the league and has proven time and time again that he is unwilling to change up his strategy too much. Though he did level out the passing to run ratios a bit when Garcia/Feely etc. were in. I think the general assumption is that Kolb does not possess the same arm strength and long-pass accuracy that McNabb does, hence there will be less deep passes in general. This is less of a knock on Kolb than it is praise of McNabb, who truly does have a great arm and can place the ball exactly where he wants it (as long as the pass is farther than 25 yards).

From what I understand though, this line of thinking is flawed as Kolb actually has very good arm strength and I believe he made some pretty great, deep-passes last year.

Not trying to sound rude here, but what games are you talking about where Kolb passed deep last year? I watched both of his games and I don't remember a ball thrown deeper than 15 yards beyond the LOS. I know you are an Eagles fan, but I think you are mis-remembering. Can you point me towards some footage backing up Kolb's deep passes? All the footage I rewatched (and yes I did watch him live too) show him targeting short routes. Short routes IMO will benefit Maclin. Jackson will still be good, but Maclin will be the WR that sees an increase in production. This doesn't mean draft Maclin in the spot you would need to draft Jackson.......it means take advantage of the value of Maclin and score big on him. Maclin is rated too low in ADP right now. Snatch him up!

His ADP is just ahead of Garcon and Wallace, behind Ocho Cinco, Bowe, Dez, and Welker (going by MFL PPR).

I think that's about right (although I think Dez there is madness). I actually don't completely disagree with the idea that Maclin is the goods, but in order for him to drastically outperform that ADP, a lot of things have to happen:

Kolb has to be a very good fantasy QB, and Maclin has to take a much bigger piece of the pie, or

Kolb has to be a GREAT fantasy QB, and Maclin gets a slice of a big pie.

 

[Steel Dillo]

Lots of things factors have changed since the original discussion was started, but as of week 11:

Maclin - 163.1 points (maclin missed parts of games with injury)

Jackson - 143.7 points (Jackson missed 1 game with injury)

 

[jamil]

Lots of things factors have changed since the original discussion was started, but as of week 11:Maclin - 163.1 points (maclin missed parts of games with injury)Jackson - 143.7 points (Jackson missed 1 game with injury)

Jackson pretty much missed 2 games. He only played 1 quarter of that ATL game.

 

[blackbird001]

Lots of things factors have changed since the original discussion was started, but as of week 11:Maclin - 163.1 points (maclin missed parts of games with injury)Jackson - 143.7 points (Jackson missed 1 game with injury)

Jackson pretty much missed 2 games. He only played 1 quarter of that ATL game.

You can't project stats over missed time. Jackson is smaller and hits are going to take a bigger toll on him. Maclin should be on the field more and that should be considered.

 

[biggamer3]

ok i dont think Maclin will outproduce Desean