Player Spotlight: Vincent Jackson (1 Viewer)

[perry147]

Last year all we heard was there wouldn't be enough touches to go around for VJax to be relevant and it feels like the same arguments this year. Gates and LT declined and it would not be surprising at all if they continued to slip further. Meanwhile, VJax has improved every year and turned into a game changer during the early '08 playoff run. I'm not ready call him the next Fitz or TO, but if the Chargers shift some of the offense to go through him as I suspect they will, we could be looking a low-end WR1. 70-1155-8

This looks like the most accurate projection in this thread.

Thanks. Gates certainly didn't decline as I thought he might, but LT was off the map. I'm thinking this means VJax can perform at a high level regardless of Gates' numbers, but we don't know what will happen if a stud running back appears next year. Given his obvious talent, I'm inclined to expect similar numbers going forward but there's a tiny pinch of doubt depending on the RB situation.

Agreed. And imagine what Jackson's potential would be if the Chargers threw more often. They were #23 in the league in passing attempts. For next year, the status of both LT and Sproles is currently unknown, so there could potentially be at least a slight shift to more WR targets, depending on how good any new RBs they bring in are as receivers.

The best players in their offense are Rivers, Gates and Jackson. Playing to their strengths, next year the Chargers will be throwing it. Bonus: they play in the AFC West.