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[Flyin' Brian]

http://www.philly.co.../189421181.html

NEW ORLEANS – Want to know how Chip Kelly intends to use DeSean Jackson?
Hop on YouTube and type in the name “De'Anthony Thomas.”
Jackson, at the Super Bowl Media Center on Friday being whisked from one Radio Row interview to another, said that the new Eagles coach gave him an idea of how he plans to utilize him in his offense when they spoke a few weeks ago.
“Kind of similar to what DeAnthony Thomas was doing at Oregon. He’s like a little brother to me. I actually talked to him," Jackson said of Thomas. "He was passing on information to me, like I’m going to be pumped up and psyched to be in that offense. It just keeps defenses off guard any time you go in motion, fake play-action, go down the field. There’s just so many things you can do.”
Thomas is listed as a running back, but the Ducks junior-to-be is too versatile to be defined by one position. With Kelly as his coach for two seasons, he did it all – rushing, receiving, and returning, and already has 2,235 all-purpose yards.
Jackson and Thomas have much in common. They’re both fast, they’re both small (Jackson is listed 5-foot-10, 175 pounds; Thomas is a thicker 5-9, 173) and they’re both from Los Angeles. Jackson said Kelly told him to be prepared to have the ball in his hands more than usual, but other than that provided little detail.
“He called me and was very excited. I could tell in his voice,” Jackson said. “He was like, ‘Let me know when you’re back in Philly so we can just talk fact to face.’ I actually talked to Pat Shurmur. He was my coach when I first got to Philly. He’s excited, as well.”
The Eagles have not yet confirmed the hiring, but Shurmur will be the Eagles’ new offensive coordinator. Jackson said he had no idea if it would be Michael Vick, Nick Foles or some quarterback to be named throwing him passes next season.
“I think Vick is still capable of doing some great things, especially with Chip Kelly having that spread offense,” Jackson said. “We’ll see.”
Jackson’s Radio Row interviews were among the first ones he’s done since fracturing his ribs in late November against the Panthers. The receiver was placed on Injured Reserve and missed the final five games of the season.
Jackson, who said his ribs were “98 percent” healthy, said that it was difficult not playing out the season even though the losing continued and Andy Reid would end up being fired a day after the season ended.
“It was tough, but I just supported them the best I could throughout the situation,” Jackson said. “It was tough on everybody. I’m just looking forward to going out there this year and erasing everything.”


(Pic has nothing to do with story......but the reporter is HOT)

[odin8888]

Jackson will play one awesome game, the first time he is jarred loose on a hit he will not leave the sidelines again..


and his props for vick are ridiculous... he should stick to not opening his mouth much....

[AceofSpades]

odin8888, on 01 February 2013 - 04:12 PM, said:

Jackson will play one awesome game, the first time he is jarred loose on a hit he will not leave the sidelines again..


and his props for vick are ridiculous... he should stick to not opening his mouth much....

As far as Vick is concerned, it's a hot topic with this team and of course teammates are gonna say things they need to say in order to promote the guy or to put the guy in a good light. You'll never see a player publicly rip a teammate. If anybody was gonna rip a teammate you'd hear stuff like "an unnamed player" or "a player who wishes to remain anonymous said...."

We're not dealing with the Jets here.

[BillTheButcher]

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[20Safety_Hazards]

I remember hearing him say this before... I think that's the way to best utilize Jackson. I'm excited to see what Chip brings to this team. Not saying its going to work, but I'm excited.

[20Safety_Hazards]

Why is D-Jax hunching in this interview? He looks like he's about to reveal some diabolical plan...

[BillTheButcher]

my bad this was posted already.... but yeah im excited as well. i hope chip kelly is the real deal, we gotta get this DC 1st thing after this super bowl

[iluvdaeagles]

so yall still convinced the system is going to be that much different?

[DEagle7]

I kinda hope the Eagles keep their plans on offense quiet until the season starts up. Element of surprise.

[baldbird]

Thats a big sign we will be a gimmick style O .......And that wont leed us to many wins ...But alot of people will think its fun to watch I for one dont need a explosive team with flashes of greatness I want smart play and exacute the drives... I just want WINS

[knapp_nick]

iluvdaeagles, on 01 February 2013 - 04:25 PM, said:

so yall still convinced the system is going to be that much different?

you dont have to use the spread option to get DJack the ball more.. his 1st and 2nd year he was getting the ball all the time all kinds of ways

[totentanz]

DEagle7, on 01 February 2013 - 04:26 PM, said:

I kinda hope the Eagles keep their plans on offense quiet until the season starts up. Element of surprise.

Maybe they will create the new assault weapon formation... It will look way more scary than it is deadly.

[downundermike]

iluvdaeagles, on 01 February 2013 - 04:25 PM, said:

so yall still convinced the system is going to be that much different?

I am still convinced Vick sucks and will not be here next year.

[chess4]

baldbird, on 01 February 2013 - 04:26 PM, said:

Thats a big sign we will be a gimmick style O .......And that wont leed us to many wins ...But alot of people will think its fun to watch I for one dont need a explosive team with flashes of greatness I want smart play and exacute the drives... I just want WINS

you contradicted yourself.....my goodness give the offense a chance, I bet you were one of the guys who said the pistol would not work

[FanSinceWayBack]

Im convinced we need some new uni's ... Deion Sanders said it best when he said " You look good, you play good"

[eagledrew13]

baldbird, on 01 February 2013 - 04:26 PM, said:

Thats a big sign we will be a gimmick style O .......And that wont leed us to many wins ...But alot of people will think its fun to watch I for one dont need a explosive team with flashes of greatness I want smart play and exacute the drives... I just want WINS

How he uses one player does not a gimmick offense make. Jackson is gimmick player. He's not the prototypical receiver and when you have one of the fastest players in the game, you use him every way you can. The best this offense was in 2009 and 2010 when Jackson was returning all the punts, running the ball and receiving deep passes. That is what made him into a pro-bowler and that is the only way he should be used in the NFL, as the gimmick player he is.

[Injured_Reserve]

desean's in the superbowl?

[pgcd3]

I am glad that DeSean will be used this way. I still don't want a system where the QB runs more than 3-5 times per game

[BillTheButcher]

cant wait untill we draft thomas in 2014 to pair up with desean. now that will be fun!!! lol

[EagleArcher20]

Getting the ball to one of the most explosive players in the NFL is not a "gimmick." It's called good coaching. When Philly had a great offense, Reid found ways to get Westbrook the ball any way he could. We should be doing the same with Jackson and McCoy.

Sending Jackson in motion to fake runs will take at least one DB out of a play, PLUS freeze a DE, 2 LBs and a Safety. Again, not a "gimmick," just good coaching.

[applestillskins]

So were gonna be a spread offense with west coast packages?

[WeaponX225]

Hell yeah, were going to have a black mamba of our own.

[downsoufeagleluva]

This may sound cool, but I want the Eagles to be able to beat the Panthers, not lose to Stanford.

[jxhend4]

The best thing is that he can use Jackson, Maclin and McCoy in that role.  Wish we could trade for Sproles.

[DawkinsOwnage03]

Kelly is the KING of Philly

[Machine]

BillTheButcher, on 01 February 2013 - 04:23 PM, said:

my bad this was posted already.... but yeah im excited as well. i hope chip kelly is the real deal, we gotta get this DC 1st thing after this super bowl

Don't worry. It's not true until there is more than 1 thread.

[NOTW]

The Patriots use their TEs and WRs in creative ways, they're innovative geniuses and people should copy their success.

The Eagles (under Reid or Kelly) do it, its a gimmick and people want a traditional offense.

[BirdGang45]

The Black Mamba !!

[VaBeach_Eagle]

Flyin, on 01 February 2013 - 04:04 PM, said:

De'Anthony Thomas

Never heard of him.

[pgcd3]

Sheil Kapadia @SheilKapadia
DeSean Jackson played against Chip Kelly (OC) once in college. He had 11 catches for 161 yards and two TDs in a 31-24 Cal win.