2012 NFL Free Agents: Which Team Will Benefit Most from DeSean Jackson?

DeSean Jackson wanted to be paid last summer, but his holdout attempt did nothing but cost him money and waste his time.

The Philadelphia Eagles were never going to give into his demands and now they stand to see him walk away this summer if they don't decide to put the franchise tag on him.

While the tag is the most likely scenario, there is a chance the Eagles are simply fed up with his antics. It wouldn't be the first time a remarkably talented wide receiver was allowed to leave because of attitude issues.

The Eagles have enough problems and personalities to deal with in the locker room as it is, and extending Jackson long-term could be a huge mistake.

So, while unlikely, which teams would benefit the most from adding Jackson?

New England Patriots

The reigning AFC champions are still missing a vertical receiver in their offense. They have everything needed to succeed with their short-to-intermediate passing game, but they lack a receiver that can consistently get behind defenses and catch the ball.

Jackson—like Randy Moss before him—would have to check his ego at the door, but we've seen the impact the Bill Belichick and Tom Brady tandem can have on prima donna receivers.

His game-breaking speed would be a huge asset to this team.

Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati is no stranger to players with questionable character. In fact, it is because Jerome Simpson's impending legal trouble and possible jail time that this becomes a legitimate option.

Lining up Jackson opposite A.J. Green would be defenses in a serious bind. They wouldn't be able to double both of them and they'd have to pick their poison as to which receiver to take away.

Jackson is young enough to fit into this team long-term (although that would be a risk) and would be a perfect complimentary weapon for Andy Dalton.

Houston Texans

In a very similar scenario, but on a veteran-laden team, lining up Jackson opposite Andre Johnson would cause defensive coordinators nightmares.

The Texans do not have a legitimate No. 2 weapon and are expected to address it either in the draft or via free agency.

If Jackson were made available the Texans should be all over the opportunity to add him.

San Diego Chargers

Jackson grew up in L.A. and likely wouldn't mind a return to familiar territory. The Chargers also have themselves a big target in Vincent Jackson, but have yet to find a suitable No. 2 receiver after a number of players battled injuries this year.

There is no telling if Antonio Gates will ever be the same and the Chargers are wasting Philip Rivers' prime if they don't give him more to work with.

Like with the Bengals and Texans, Jackson is an ideal compliment to the bigger receiver on the other side.

Carolina Panthers

Steve Smith can't run forever, and even Jackson would have a hard time outrunning Cam Newton's arm.

The two receivers are similar, but they'd be a deadly combination. Eventually Jackson would be the heir to completely take over for Smith. 

In the meantime, the Panthers could hope that Jackson learns a thing or two about being a more complete receiver.

Seattle Seahawks

If the Seahawks stick with Tarvaris Jackson, they'd be wise to try and find a vertical threat.

Sidney Rice and Mike Williams are big-bodied targets while Golden Tate isn't fast enough to beat anyone deep (also is struggling to develop) and Doug Baldwin is a possession receiver.

Jackson is a weapon unlike any the Seahawks already have and would fit in with their youthful group of players.

Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers

These two teams have speedy vertical threats in their offense already but have to be mentioned because of their proximity to Cal-Berkeley, the school Jackson attended.

If San Diego doesn't give him his West Coast fix, one of these two teams certainly will.

The Raiders have too many players like him already but would be more accommodating while the 49ers have a bigger need for him but would only do it at a very low risk.

All in all, we should expect Jackson in Philadelphia for at least one more season. If he leaves, however, he should have no shortage of suitors.

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