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Donovan McNabb Seems Quite Fond of DeSean Jackson

Sep 7, 2008 – 6:34 PM
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Enrico Campitelli

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Are the Eagles that good or are the Rams simply that bad? That is the question NFL fans are likely asking themselves after seeing Philadelphia destroy St. Louis by a score of 38-3 earlier today. I'd say it's a bit of both.

Donovan McNabb didn't have his top two receiving threats in the line up to start the season, but as I mentioned before the game he didn't need them.

Donovan did what Andy Reid loves to do. He spread the ball around. Eight different Eagles caught passes and three of them totaled more than 100 receiving yards. DeSean Jackson led the way with six balls for 106 yards in his NFL debut. Maybe he can back up his big mouth.

On the second play from scrimmage, McNabb connected with Jackson for his first career reception which went for 47 yards. Welcome to the NFL, Mr. Jackson.

McNabb spread the ball around well and used all of the weapons at his disposal, but from my vantage point in the third row, it appeared as if Donovan was looking to DeSean first on almost every play before checking down to his other more experienced receivers. Eagles fans have to be excited about the potential in the new, exciting combination of McNabb to Jackson. I know I am.

Not only did DeSean lead the team in catches and yards receiving but he came just a few yards short of taking a punt return to the house. It's clear he is the kind of player that can change a game anytime the oposing team punts the ball. It's only a matter of time before he takes one to the house.

The quarterback play of number five was also exactly what Philadelphia Eagles fans had hoped for from a healthy McNabb. He finished the day 21 of 33 with 361 passing yards and 3 touchdowns. When Donovan McNabb is healthy and gets the kind of protection he got today, he's one of the best in the game.

I enjoyed the game from the third row at Lincoln Financial Field on a perfect day for football. More on my gameday experience later.
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