Vincent can Gogh
Posted on 29. Oct, 2009 by Jesse in Articles
Some players are above the fray. They make things seem effortless; even artistic. When the physical gifts such a player possesses merge with moment, magic happens. Many players are able to breathe the rarefied air occasionally, see: David Tyree’s miracle catch to lift the Giants over the Patriots. But elite-level players are able to maintain that “magic” for entire games… even entire seasons.
Two years ago Vincent Jackson was a very popular sleeper candidate in fantasy football circles. His size (6′5″) and leaping ability had many believing that Jackson would break out. He disappointed that year, and the club consequently brought in Chris Chambers via trade. Still, after a very solid season in 2008, Jackson is currently proving that he’s got the skills to be one of the best players in the league. He’s finally blowing up. Right now, Vincent Jackson is becoming one of the best big-play threats in the NFL. He paints his masterpeices with a very broad brush indeed.
Jackson is now the most talented athlete on a team that includes skill players such as LaDainian Tomlinson, Antonio Gates, Darren Sproles, and the aforementioned Chambers. Jackson has ridden his status as Philip Rivers’ go-to-guy to the top of the game. Currently ranking 6th in the league in receiving yardage, Jackson’s athletic ability make him an almost impossible cover. No one in the league has more catches (29) at such a high average (19.3) than Jackson does. Yes, Vincent Jackson is proving that he can be an elite receiver in the NFL.
And he’s doing so with a style that makes us take notice.
