DeSean Jackson on his desire for a new contract
by JasonB on Feb 3, 2010 3:04 PM EST
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PrintDeSean Jackson was recently a guest of the Gatorade performance lab, where he was asked by NBC about whether he wanted a new contract. To save you the suspense, he does.
"I feel I put in a lot of hard work… in the end of the day that’s all that matters," he told the Gatorade folks. "I definitely feel like that I’m deserving for (a new deal) especially after the two years I had."
Jackson was quick to note that he doesn't plan to act like his agent Drew Rosenhaus' previous client..
"I’m not going to make it a big deal. I said I’m going to be patient and when the time is right it’ll be done."
Under the rules of the current CBA, the Eagles weren't even allowed to discuss an extension with Jackson until he'd completed 2 years of his rookie deal. Now that those two years have passed and just two years remain on his current contract, this is typically when the Eagles look to lock up their young talent.
Say what you will about the way the Eagles handle guys once they hit 30... but they take care of their young talent. I would expect something to get done with Jackson in training camp or the first couple weeks of next season.
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agree jason
they take care of their young talent and DeSean Jackson from the fans perspective is very deserving. If he works hard in the film room and in practice then it’s time to get him inked to a deserving deal. No way maclin, at this point in Maclin’s career, should be out earning him.
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Yes - set the example
Completely agree – whether or not you like his cockiness, DJax has proven beyond a doubt that he is one of the handful of players in the league that can change a game. By giving him more, and locking him in, it also takes away from the spin that agents want to feed their players – that the FO never gives anything until they are forced to, so everyone that is unhappy should work to get traded as the only way to realize their market value. I think Rosenhaus is one of the worst offenders in this whole mind-game, happy to destroy a player’s career if that is the only way he stands to get his fee – so a double win to show other Rosenhaus-represented players that they aren’t doing themselves any favors to play spoiled child like TO/Lito/etc.
by PrincetonGreen on Feb 3, 2010 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
Rosenhaus is the best agent
What are you talking about? I agree with what you said, but you’re wrong about Rosenhaus. He does his job and gets his agents money.
u guys r retards 4 real.................
TO was already a fukin lost soul way b4 he came 2 philly, but he had talent obviously, rosenhaus saw a vulnerabnle player and used him 2 get his own publicity, if TO had a mind of his own we would have a LOMBARDI TROPHY by nowwww
by goldenbird09 on Feb 4, 2010 12:51 AM EST up reply actions
as a fan of the Eagles I hate Rosenhaus … with that said if I was an NFL player, I’d strongly consider signing with him.
Jim Johnson 1941-2009
"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009
What?
How can you be pissed? He’s out performing his contract and he wants a raise. It’s pretty much how it works in the regular world too.
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
I feel like the media is going to blow this up but really all he did was honestly answer the question. Nothing to see here folks move along.
Jim Johnson 1941-2009
"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009
SIGN HIM
I'd rather be an Eagles fan till the day i die and go 0-16 every year than be a cockroach cowboys fan
very professional
gotta love this guy.
To me the Eagles are like that girlfriend that pisses u off, then u hate her, but the next morning you wake up and remember that thing u love so much about her
There's a team out there praying a lucrative deal doesn't get done with DeSean Jackson...
The Dallas Cowboys.
Miles Austin will be a restricted free agent this year, and I’m sure he and his agent are looking squarely at Roy Williams’ God-awful 6 year, $54 million contract as a benchmark. The Cowboys would probably like the somewhat injury-prone Austin produce for more than one season before they put out that kind of money for him, and the likely scenario is that they’ll assign him the highest tender possible and retain him for one year, then look to extend his deal if he’s producing in 2010. However, since Austin actually had better numbers as a WR this past season than Jackson, it’ll be really hard for the Cowboys to justify not paying Austin now. Get it done, FO.
Pay D-Jax big bucks.
I hate it when fans start talking about the Eagles money as if it were something we should be concerned about. I don’t give a shit about Lurie’s profit margin. I don’t give a goddamn about Banner’s wonkish capology. If they try the cheap, lowball route, they’re going to pay for it. Sign Desean and pay whatever he wants. Give Donovan a new deal. It’s not like they’re going to go out and make a big splash in free agency. I’ve already resigned myself to seeing the same defensive line and linebackers out there…
...But if he pulls the rug on his quarterback, Reid must do it knowing that he let McNabb down more than McNabb ever let him down.
Phil Sheridan--Philadelphia Inquirer
given Jackson’s performance, his alliance with Rosenhaus, and his general attitude of cockiness I was really expecting this to turn into an off-season shit storm. so far that is not the case. He isn’t grand standing in the media claiming he needs to feed his family, Rather he simply answered a question honestly and professionally. The guy deserves a raise, every fan and member of the Eagles organization knows that. As long as he does things the right way and avoids using the media as an outlet to demand more money he will most certainly get the cash he deserves.
This is a non-issue until ...
… the Eagles fail to give him a new deal, or make some move/comment that indicates they won’t. Jackson is going to get locked up (by the Eagles) long-term, and soon, I’d bet. But they’ve barely had a chance to sit and talk.
I think if a bunch of other guys start getting new deals in front of him then it could be a problem. But until then, given how vital he is to the team’s success, plus how we’d probably want Maclin to see the rewards in his future if he follows a similar career arc, this seems like a no-brainer.
My major concern is if DJax keeps up the same intensity once’s he’s “proven himself.” I like the little guy with a chip on his shoulder and a $355,000 base salary :)
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
So umenyiora is unhappy up here in ny n threatens to retire if he doesn't start next season if sumthin goes down wat do u think of osi being an eagle
by bkeagle718 on Feb 3, 2010 6:51 PM EST via mobile reply actions
All depends
Eagles were sign Jackson to such a cheap contract because he dropped so far in the draft. At one point coming into his Sr. year at Cal, he was talked about a sure 1st round talent and maybe even a top 15-20 guy.
My bet is that Jackson wants to make up some of that money he missed out on. It could come with a huge price tag including a pretty hefty signing bonus.
I’m not going to make it a big deal. I said I’m going to be patient and when the time is right it’ll be done.
eh… i’ll believe it when I see it. if he follows through i’ll be ecstatic, but i’m gonna take this with a grain of salt.
but FO take note. he NEEDS to stay in eagle green.
http://phibossports.blogspot.com - a (recently started) Philly and Boston sports blog
lock him up
do it now before he has another good season and the contract really starts to be a problem don’t be another TO! PLEASE
by HawaiiEaglesFanatic on Feb 3, 2010 9:57 PM EST reply actions
Speaking of t.o. i was checkin my twitter n he tweeted this
terrellowens@ Moves party chillin w/ D McNabb, his bro & his cuzzo!!
ha ha i can see them partying
i ran into Mcnabb 2 years ago on a friday night he was with his bro and two other peeps. they went clubbing. i said “yo dude beat dallas,” he ignored everyone but it was the game we got steam rolled 38 to 17 lol
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djax
I think the Eagles management will address this signing quickly., and he deserves a good raise. If they dont, there is a lot of teams that are biting at the bit to get him, and they will have no problem paying him a decent salary. Get this done, and dont be cheap, I would hate to see him lined up in front of us instead of along side of us.
Two possibilities for Next Year
1.) He has an even BETTER year and puts up monster Madden-like numbers. In this situation, if they DON’T lock him up with a long-term contract now, it’s going to be even HARDER to get him for reasonable $$$ later on
2.) He has a mediocre season and turns out to be a one-trick pony that can be easily shut down. I don’t think this is highly possible, but if it does happen, they’ll be screwed if they sign him to a big contract.
I say they roll the dice and lock his lil’ ass up with a 5+ year contract. He hasn’t even entered his prime yet and he clearly has the potential to be a top 5 WR. If you can get him to play 5-6 great years for you, he’ll be a steal even at 10+ million.
And
At the very least, even if he turns out to be only an average WR later on, you still have an elite PR, maybe the best PR in the league. That alone is worth it.
Guys even if he is a one trick pony, his one trick is so significant that it can change games and will command double coverage from teams. Basically the best way to say it is that speed kills. You can teach a lot of things, but you can’t teach the kind of speed Jackson has.
by You don't have to be sweet, to be good on Feb 5, 2010 7:56 PM EST reply actions
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