DeSean Jackson steps into Redskins leadership void

[MTK]

When DeSean Jackson stood up in a team meeting last Tuesday and urged his Washington Redskins teammates to ignore all the noise echoing around the franchise, the wide receiver’s message carried significant weight.

Since arriving in Washington in April, Jackson has maintained a low profile, eschewing any obligation he may have as a team leader despite his veteran status and the size of his contract. He was driven from Philadelphia, his home for six seasons, amidst a cloud of negativity in March, and careful to mind his own business at Redskins Park. Many challenges or critiques he issued over the past seven months were private and good-natured.

DeSean Jackson steps into Redskins leadership void - Washington Times