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Buccaneers: Five Reasons the DeSean Jackson Signing is a Great Move

By Alan Schechter

Dec 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) carries the ball for a touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod (23) defends in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Washington defeated Philadelphia 27-22. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) carries the ball for a touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod (23) defends in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Washington defeated Philadelphia 27-22. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 27, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; A Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans known as the Big Nasty cheers during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 14-5. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; A Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans known as the Big Nasty cheers during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 14-5. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Star Power

This one is more for Bucs Nation than for the team itself, but it felt like something worth including.

How long has it been since this team had some real star power? We have talked at length about the lack of respect given to Mike Evans. Jameis Winston still has his detractors all over the landscape. Even the Bucs themselves weren’t getting a ton of respect as they made their push to the playoffs in the second half of 2016..

Along with that, no players of any magnitude have wanted come down to Tampa and play. That’s what a lot of losing does, it kills the team reputation among free agents. Who wants to play for a perennial loser? Exactly nobody, that’s who. Nobody worth their weight wants to play for a franchise that is always on the wrong side of the .500 mark. Players want to win. Well, they want to make money and win.

Now, the tide has turned. The Bucs finished over .500. They made a real push at the playoffs last year. The defense is coming together and the offense is dynamic. Now, you add a player with the pedigree of DeSean Jackson. Now, the world will take notice. A big name, with star power, has entered Raymond James Stadium. Hey, maybe the Bucs are for real!

Next: Free Agency Primer

Buckle up, folks. We haven’t even hit the draft yet, and 2017 is already setting up to be one heck of a ride.

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