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Shurmur knows how dangerous DeSean Jackson can be

Giants fans do not need any introductions to DeSean Jackson — a player who terrorized them when he was with the Eagles.

Jackson has 33 receptions for 693 yards for the Buccaneers, an eye-popping average of 21 yards per catch. He also has four touchdowns.
Giants coach Pat Shurmur needs no introduction, either. He was the Eagles’ quarterbacks coach and later the offensive coordinator when Jackson was in Philadelphia, and saw in games and practices how devastating Jackson’s raw speed can be.

“I saw it when I was with him in Philly,’’ Shurmur said. “There was one time we were doing a two-minute drill and it was hot and late and he said, ‘Pat, just call a nine ball so we can end this thing.