Looks Like DeSean Jackson Will Get His Wish
August 22nd, 2018
Last week, Joe brought you exclusive chatter from DeSean Jackson saying “he 100 percent” wants to be a punt returner again.
Tonight, Jackson appeared to send a message on social media that he will be doing just that for the Buccaneers.
After 7 p.m., Jackson posted the following message from his “OneOfOne” Instagram account: “We bringing bac that wave 🌊 this year !! Let’s go .. #0ne0fone Year 11.” It was accompanied by a video of one of his punt returns for a touchdown as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jackson has returned a grand total of three punts in the past four seasons for a paltry -5 yards. But he’s been fielding a lot of punts in practice this season and there’s little doubt he’s the most dangerous punt returner on the Bucs’ roster.
Dirk Koetter is hungry for explosive plays. Jackson is hungry to showcase his explosiveness (keep in mind his guaranteed cash runs out after this season). It’s beautiful combination. And frankly, this game is supposed to be about entertainment and playing fearlessly.
Using Jackson as a punt returner would send a great message of urgency, and it would be damn exciting. And what’s wrong with that?
August 22nd, 2018 at 10:39 pm
We might have a special teams group to fear now……
August 22nd, 2018 at 10:49 pm
Ok
August 22nd, 2018 at 10:52 pm
Djx is serious kick returner. djx will take one to the house and probably steal a game with a good field position. It’s possible
August 22nd, 2018 at 10:57 pm
What would be wrong is if you DON’T have DJax returning punts this year. Especially since he’s saying he’s eager to do it.
August 22nd, 2018 at 10:59 pm
Well said pick
August 22nd, 2018 at 11:04 pm
Minus five yards in returns over four years, and you guys think he’s a stud returner, lol.
You cannot write better comedy.
August 22nd, 2018 at 11:12 pm
If Koetter does this, even situationally, it will change my opinion in the confidence poll. I like Koetter, but I need to see he has the balls to make decisions that will give this team an edge. Our team needs desperately to develop a winning culture and mentality. I don’t see it being instilled by Koetter to date. Hoping he proves me wrong! Go Bucs!
August 22nd, 2018 at 11:14 pm
Probably means Reedy is going to be a casualty. WR room too crowded.
If so, someone will pick him up.
August 22nd, 2018 at 11:17 pm
Let the man touch the ball in space….period…..punt returns, kickoff returns……slant routes and downfield…..just get him the ball.
August 22nd, 2018 at 11:40 pm
Rules are different now on returns. Maybe DJax believes that could benefit him and the team with the speed he has.
August 23rd, 2018 at 12:24 am
save it for the regular season!!!
August 23rd, 2018 at 12:27 am
Bonzai, that’s -5 yards on 3 returns dude!
He has 4 punt return TDS in his career, which is the same as the likes of Reggie Bush, but with a whole helluva lot less attempts!
August 23rd, 2018 at 1:01 am
Hopefully we can make the other teams punt!
August 23rd, 2018 at 6:07 am
Man I don’t know about the rest of this Bucs Mafia but I have a good feeling about this season…our 2 rookie CBs are legit and have shown it,we get Brent back another year, McCoy finally has a legit pass rusher to give him help,from the look of the last preseason game Jameis looks like he’s finally connecting deep with Jackson, barber seems on track to be our #1 RB,now only if we can get Jackson to blow away defenses on special teams.im hyped guys!
#BUC IT #ITS A BUCS LIFE
August 23rd, 2018 at 6:11 am
Wow…..DID KOETTER HAPPEN TO.FIND HIS BALLS AND HAVE THEM SURGICALLY RE ATTACHED????!!!!!!!!!!
Now he just needs to man up and make sure Mike Smith plays some.press this year and we have a competitive football team
August 23rd, 2018 at 6:40 am
Hell yes!!!! Let’s do it Bucs!!!!
August 23rd, 2018 at 7:34 am
3 returns in 4 years for -5 yards tells me he was trying to bust one to the House each time he got a chance.
This should be consistent chances and not a strikeout or home run mentality. Pumped about this
August 23rd, 2018 at 7:37 am
With all the depth at WR, I think we should give the man a shot. He definitely has the legs to break the big one.
August 23rd, 2018 at 9:34 am
Imagine what a boost for the defense in New Orleans it would be if after a 3 and out, DJ goes 75 yards for a TD?
The defense would then be thinking that after every 3rd and long stop, they would be releasing the secret weapon!
August 23rd, 2018 at 10:03 am
i think this year we feel we have pass catchers to spare, so if he gets hurt or gassed on PR work we can put others in and not lose much in the way of productivity on the field.
August 23rd, 2018 at 10:39 am
Agree with TBBF. Get DJAX in space.
Generally the only reason coaches do not use their best athletes returning punts is they fear for their safety and don’t want to lose a starter. And not everyone can return punts…it’s a real
This is different for a lot of reasons!!!
We have plenty of WR’s on this team. Don’t want to lose DJAX but it wouldn’t cripple our WR corps.
Bonzai…c’mon…you’re usually one of our most positive posters. DJAX IS an excellent punt returner when he actually plays.
Those horrible stats you just mentioned were based on 3 returns!!!!! A 4th season when he only had ONE return he lost three yards. These numbers are based on an absurd level of attempts and are meaningless.
So let’s review how he did when he was actually used as a punt returner.
His first three years as a full time punt returner he had FOUR TD’S!!!
He has over 1200 yards in his career…most of them in his first three years when he was a full time returner.
I am TOTALLY on board with this move…as someone pointed out it will show urgency and get our best players in the best positions to contribute successfully.
August 23rd, 2018 at 10:54 am
In order to field punts they have to stop the offense before they get in field goal range.
August 23rd, 2018 at 12:58 pm
DJax wants touches ..he needs more tape and inflated stats for future consideration into the HOF.
August 23rd, 2018 at 7:34 pm
BigMac! Lol!