DeSean Jackson to the Jets?

First off, to answer the question that everyone is asking, is it realistic wide receiver DeSean Jackson could become a Jet?   Yes, it is realistic DeSean Jackson could become a New York Jet.  Yes, Jets' owner Woody Johnson is a fan of Jackson and would like to see him in green and white.  However, that being said it is unlikely the Jets will give up the asking price the Eagles are seeking in a trade for the dynamic wide receiver.  It is much more likely that, assuming DeSean is released from the Eagles, he signs with the Jets as a free agent.  When asked about Jackson, Jets' owner Woody Johnson had this to say, "We're looking at a number of players, including DeSean," Johnson said. "He's a very good player. We're looking at a number of them. Trade's not our primary operating motif right now. We're trying to build through the draft. Building through the draft is something that is the way to build a successful team long-term."  Woody could not have been more clear on basically saying "we don't want to trade for the guy, but if and when he's a free agent we will not be afraid to make a move on him."

"We're always interested in talent.  If it's somebody that fits into our locker room and understands that he can fit into our culture at a price we can afford, that we feel is appropriate, then we'd do it." - Jets' Owner Woody Johnson on DeSean Jackson

The Jets have plenty of cap space to make the move happen and are in desperate need of a move that gets the fan base excited after losing out on so many free agents this offseason.  Johnson also recently has made it clear he is tired of being "patient" for a winner and wants to win now.  An omen that may not bid well for head coach Rex Ryan, but that is neither here nor there.  If GM John Idzik is able to bring in Jackson the fans must tip their cap to him.  Jackson has been one of the league's best receivers since entering the league in 2008.  For his career he has caught 356 passes for 6,117 yards and 32 touchdowns.  He also offers diversity in the running game and spreads the field like few others at the NFL level.  Also, not to overlook is his impact on special teams where the Jets also struggled last season.  DeSean would definitely offer a spark for the Jets in multiple facets of the game.  If Jackson is obtained, in one season Idzik would have completely turned around the team's weak receiving corps into possibly the strength of the offense.  A receiving tandem of DeSean Jackson and newly acquired Eric Decker would bode very well for the Jets for years to come.

DeSean Jackson's Career Numbers

Fear over Jackson is not that he cannot play, because he can and he has proved it year after year.  There are durability issues with Jackson, as he tends to get injured quite frequently.  There are also issues over his character on and off the field.  Jackson is also known to be like a "Darrelle Revis" type player, in the sense that he is a "mercenary" of some sorts, playing to make the most amount of money he can with little loyalty to his team.  A player like that should make the Jets weary, especially after dealing with Revis for years, but talent like Jackson possesses does not hit the open market often.  Will the Jets make a play for the talented receiver or let him pass?  Only time will tell, but I can guarantee this will not be the last time fans of gang green will hear of DeSean Jackson.