Eagles receivers: '04 vs. '09
Moving the Chains: How did the performance of Eagles receivers and tight ends last season compare to the 2004 season when the Birds went to the Super Bowl?
It's worth noting that T.O. played in 14 regular-season games, and Jackson played in 15. Obviously, they are two completely different receivers, but that's how the numbers stack up.
Hard to believe that Pinkston averaged more yards per catch in '04 than Jackson last season, but it's true.
Statistically and otherwise speaking, the T.O. performance in '04 was superior to the Jackson performance in '09. I'm not sure many would argue otherwise.
Other than that, though, the '09 performances were better.
An obvious question to ask is: How much did the Eagles pass in '09, compared to '04? Naturally, more attempts and completions would lead to better numbers for the receivers and tight ends.
It's pretty amazing how similar the team passing numbers were in the two years. Take a look:
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