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Maclin filling DeSean Jackson's old role
Eagles not holding oft-injured WR back in workouts
By: Doug Orth | May 30 2014, 4:20 pm
| Eagles HC Chip Kelly believes Jeremy Maclin can provide enough production, and he hasn't been shy about pumping him up. Asked if the 26-year-old Maclin could be his No. 1 receiver, Kelly said: "Doesn't matter. He's the No. 1 guy today."
Last year, the coach emphasized that there wasn't a passing pecking order. But the Eagles want to see how Maclin can handle the pressure of being the team's top downfield option. The Eagles aren't holding Maclin back in workouts. He has lined up on the right in DeSean Jackson's old spot opposite Riley Cooper. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
FFToday's Take: Coming off his second ACL surgery, Maclin should not be expected to pick right up where Jackson left off in 2013, but the Eagles probably don't need him to produce at that level either with rookie Jordan Matthews now in the fold. Regardless, Maclin should be the clear-cut No. 1 receiver in this offense and should be a strong fantasy WR3 at the very least this season.
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