Fantasy Football 2014 Prognostications

With the Gruden West Coast offense and the DeSean Jackson signing, here's the general consensus from the media, mixed in with my own opinion:

1. Jackson's own numbers won't match his own career numbers from last year. He's the #2 option behind Garcon.
2. Garcon will see fewer receptions but his yardage and TD total may increase since there are plenty of other threats.
3. Alfred Morris will run inside the tackles more but will probably yield playing time to the speedier Roy Helu, who is more of a threat in the passing game.
4. Jordan Reed can be a difference-maker running drag routes and down the seam as long as (1) he stays healthy, and (2) the offensive line sufficiently protects RG3.
5. RG3 will have a much better year than last year. He'll be used more similarly to Russell Wilson and use his running ability to scramble and buy time rather than be a huge part of the running game offense. So his running total may be even less than year but he'll be much more effective throwing the ball.

DeSean!

What an exciting signing and way to shake up the NFC East! Suddenly, the Redskins have a potent offense so long as they can stay healthy (knock on wood). Given his small stature, it's somewhat surprising that Jackson hasn't experienced long bouts of game absences due to injury. We've already seen firsthand how talented RG3 and Jordan Reed can be but we have also seen them both miss games.


A second reason to love DeSean Jackson - he hails from my Alma Mater, UC Berkeley. As a college player, Jackson led a few talented Cal squads and even made the cover of the EA Sports NCAA '09 game, two years removed from his last game.

On the flip side, though, Rich Tandler makes a great point on CSNWashington.com about the very limited window Washington has before contracts start blowing up in the next 2-3 years. Despite core talent being young, if they all perform as well as expected, the team won't be able to keep everyone.