5 bold predictions for Philadelphia Eagles’ 2017 offseason
By Ryan Quigley
DeSean Jackson returns to Philadelphia
This prediction may not be as bold as it sounds. The Eagles are in desperate need of a wide receiver and Jackson would be a perfect fit with his former team.
It also seems Jackson is interested in returning to the team that originally drafted him in 2008.
Following an Instagram Live interview with former Eagle LeSean McCoy, who remains friends with Jackson, NFL Network’s Dan Hellie shared this interesting piece of information on Twitter.
Instagram live w/ Shady McCoy tonight was interesting. Called Kiko a bumb and said Desean told him he was going back. Whatever that means.
— Dan Hellie (@DanHellie) December 25, 2016
Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham later appeared on TSN Philly’s Breakfast on Broad and confirmed the rumors of Jackson seeking a return to Philadelphia.
"“I talked to him when Doug [Pederson] got hired. And he was like ‘Tell coach come get me,’ that type of stuff. We had fun during the season. He was like, ‘BG, I’ll be back.’ Just a little fun. But now that it’s official, as far as the season about to be over, I think you’ll be hearing a lot of noise about it.”"
Where there’s smoke, there’s usually a fire. Jackson seems to want back in Philadelphia and the Eagles are reportedly interested in reattaining his services. If Jackson returns to Philly, Carson Wentz will finally have a reliable receiver to throw to and the Eagles’ offense will be fun to watch again.