4:2 What If?

I haven't been one to post about things that might happen, since most of the time they don't happen. However, according to Jason La Canfora of NFL Network, the Redskins are one of three teams at the forefront interested in Pro-Bowl wide receiver Vincent Jackson of the San Diego Chargers. Is this a possibility? We don't know for sure, but there is an interesting twist in the story regarding Jackson's offseason activity. This past week Jackson was seen catching passes from one Donovan McNabb of the Washington Redskins. They are participating at the same football camp in Phoenix, Arizona. Now there might not be anything notable about this, and they could just be working out at the same facility. It does raise some eyebrows though. The Redskins are much in need of a veteran wide receiver who adds both stats and stature to the receiving corps. Santana Moss has been the number one receiver in Washington, but his small size has always put him at a disadvantage. Jackson brings size and skill to the table which is something the Redskins desperately need.

Jackson was drafted by the Chargers in 2005, and it is interesting to note that Mike Shanahan was very interested in drafting him when he coached the Denver Broncos. Jackson is holding out until Week 10 of 2010 because he is not satisfied with the financial agreements of his current contract in San Diego. For this, the Chargers might bite the bullet and trade Jackson to rid themselves of the problem. There are three teams interested in signing Jackson; those teams being the Seattle Seahawks, the Chicago Bears, and the Washington Redskins. Seattle was the first to contact San Diego regarding Jackson, but they were rebuffed. Washington stepped in next, stating their interest in the talented wide receiver. Most recently, Chicago has entered the picture, but realistically they do not have much to offer. Chicago has already spent a lot of money on free agents this year and have sacrificed many of their future draft picks. Seattle and Washington are most likely the two options Jackson would have were San Diego to trade him. Here's a video of Jackson's 2009 highlights to give you a feel for his talent:



Washington's receiving problem is currently their most pressing need. Santana Moss is the only receiver who is guaranteed a starting spot. Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly are two who will most likely stick around, but the possibility is there for their release. There are eight other receivers going after those last two to three available spots on the roster. Adding Jackson would almost guarantee him a starting job leaving only 1-2 spots left on the team. One last nugget to chew on is that Chicago has a huge gap to fill in their defensive line. Were the Redskins to acquire Vincent Jackson, this might be an opportunity to have a third-party deal and give Haynesworth to Chicago for almost nothing. Food for thought.