Posts Tagged ‘DeSean Jackson’

Defending Vick is about matching speed with speed

Michael Vick is playing at an elite level, and chosing how to defend him is difficult. But it’s not impossible. The issue isn’t only his individual speed, but the speed that surrounds him.

Jackson active for Eagles vs. Colts

As expected, Eagles WR DeSean Jackson will start and return punts Sunday against the Colts.

Eagles WR Jackson passes concussion test, great play

Eagles WR DeSean Jackson passed his concussion test on and could play for the Eagles this week. Jackson would be an excellent play against the Colts in Week 9.

Kolb will start, DeSean Jackson likely out

Eagles QB Kevin Kolb will start this week at Tennessee, as expected. And no surprise that WR DeSean Jackson is unlikely to play this week.

Was Dunta Robinson’s hit legal?

Falcons CB Dunta Robinson, who was fined $50,000 for his hit on Eagles WR DeSean Jackson that knocked both players out of Sunday’s game with injuries, is planning to appeal the fine.

Analysts react to NFL’s fines for illegal hits

NFL Network analysts Jim Mora, Mike Mayock, Solomon Wilcots and Charles Davis discussed whether the league handled Tuesday’s fines for helmet-to-helmet hits correctly.

Kolb could be used as bye-week replacement

Eagles coach Andy Reid told reporters on Sunday that Michael Vick was still his starting quarterback, but he did admit that there is a pretty good chance that Kevin Kolb will start Sunday against the Titans.

Noteworthy nuggets from Week 6

A look at Week 6 through some of the most notable numbers of the week, with an assist from George Li of the NFL Network research desk.

Injury roundup: Texans lose Ryans for season

Texans MLB DeMeco Ryans is done for the season following a torn Achilles’ tendon, one of the most notable injuries of Week 6.

Roundup: Cutler, Nicks give predictable results

Even the greatest of fantasy matchups does not always mean a big payout. And yes, that headline is totally facetious.

Dunta Robinson, DeSean Jackson taken off field

A violent collision between Falcons CB Dunta Robinson and Eagles WR DeSean Jackson in Sunday’s game left both players down on the turf for several minutes before they were taken off the field.

Eagles WR Jackson off to monster start

There is a perception that DeSean Jackson‘s value takes a hit when Kevin Kolb is starting. That maybe Jackson is Michael Vick‘s guy. Well, that notion can be put to rest.

Kolb lacking patience as pocket passer

Taking another look at Eagles QB Kevin Kolb on film, he’s very natural and smooth in some areas but needs to work on the patience required to be a pocket passer in the NFL.

Maybe other teams should follow the Jags’ lead

The Jaguars have pulled RB Maurice Jones-Drew for the rest of the preseason. Which is a good thing. The Jaguars should be trend setters here.

Eagles’ Jackson reports ‘no progress’ on new contract

DeSean Jackson is angling for a new contract, but he isn’t making waves about it.

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