The Facts:
Maclin was betting on himself when he decided to sign
a one-year contract with the Eagles this offseason. He has a chance to cash in with a big 2014, and that chance got better when the Eagles decided to
part ways with DeSean Jackson. "I didn't really think about it," Maclin said. "I think my value is my value, regardless of who I have playing around me. That's my mindset and how I approach the situation."
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As ESPN.com's Todd Archer points out, however, the question for Maclin is his knee injury. While ACL comebacks are more common these days, the rehab is still a tedious process. Maclin is expected to be ready to go when training camp begins, but the Eagles could limit his work in the offseason program. Archer went on to note that Maclin has big-play ability -- 26 touchdown catches in four seasons -- but he has never had more than 964 yards in a season. He has never caught more than 70 passes in a season. While he knows what Chip Kelly’s offense is about after being around the team, he hasn’t gone through it on the field before. So while fantasy football owners should keep a close eye on Maclin, they probably shouldn't bite too hard until they feel confident in both his health and fit in the offense.
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