Eagles And DeSean Jackson Not Close On New Contract

We’re going to need a WR in the first 3 rounds, we don’t need to spend a 2nd round pick on a back-up corner, and we don’t need a TE. We barely utilized 2 TE sets last season, no reason to add a 3rd TE, I doubt they’ll cut Clay.

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That was my mock. For a writer who got his start at BGN it means a lot to get mentioned here for my work at B/R. I am doing another mock for Friday and I will continue to tweek my mock. With DeSean’s contract situation I think Joe Adams will be a major target moving forward. Maybe even Michael Floyd or Justin Blackmon(trade up) in the first if we address the MLB in FA like some people believe we will.

…and thats it

Question, are you including Djax in Tier 1 because of his additional ST abilities? Otherwise he’s a 1.5 to me. But, he is far and away the best ST guy on that list….

Yes.

And re: “unless Desean drastically reduces his asking price.” … I think he and Drew are fully aware of the competition that’s out there this year and are totally bluffing to see if anyone will take the bait.

Somebody will overpay him, IMO, but it might put him in a terrible situation where he won’t win anything. Not sure if it’s definitely his smartest move. I think that’s why Drew and DeSean let it be known the franchise tag is okay … Pocket $9 mil then test free agency again next year.

The Eagles, on the other hand, really need to make themselves players in the deals for Dwayne Bowe, et. al. I think athletes still want to play with Vick and still find the Eagles a good destination if the money’s right; not sure they could survive another season like this, but people see the talent and that they played below their potential.

Consider it might take a while to resolve DeSean’s situtation, I don’t think the Eagles can afford to sit on their hands. The worst outcome would be signing no one and losing him.

If being aggressive means we’re resigned to losing him, by giving his money to another receiver, then so be it. I think both sides have had more than enough time to come to an agreement so I don’t think the Birds can go forward depending on having DeSean back unless they want to bust out the franchise tag.

Thats exactly what I’ve been saying. Jackson will be allowed to test the free agent waters because he won’t get the type of money he’s looking for. There are just too many more talented WRs that will be available.

And tagging Desean then trying to trade won’t work either because again the market will be flooded with better players. And if he does sign somewhere else for big money than we will still get a 3rd or 4th round compensatory pick in 2013 anyway because the comp picks are based on the contract value that departing FAs get. And I doubt we’d get more than a 3rd rounder if we could find a willing trade partner this year.

The question is how many of those Tier 1 guys actually make it to free agency. If all but one get tagged then DJax has some additional value. But I think Bowe, Colston and VJax won’t be tagged this year.

Although I would list Desean as a 1.5 talent too as well as Welker. Also I would add Pierre Garcon to the Tier 2 guys. He has had 3 solid seasons in a row. And last year improved despite being without Peyton.

A: a good football decision or
B: a bAaaAaad football decision

It’s his rookie contract, yes. But he got that contract because of these same issues, he thinks he’s better then he is and he’s got an attitude. He’s also not a big WR and is pretty much worthless in the RZ. Those are all reason why he fell to the 2nd round.

And he’s never changed any of those habits. Yes, he’s underpaid and I’m sure they are offering him much more then he is currently making. But why would anything think he should be getting more then 6 mil a year. That is still a big wallet and that is the most I’d go for him.

But I don’t see why, now, Drew and DeSean wouldn’t take a long, hard look at what’s out there. And I think now, the Eagles have to prepare to replace him.

Therefore the only scenarios where I see DJax coming back is if the market doesn’t meet his liking, or if he has to take the franchise tag and test free agency coming off a year better than the last one.

As much as I like DeSean, he strikes me as the kind of guy who is going to take the highest offer, and the Eagles aren’t likely to be the team making it.

I’d love the guy to stay and he really has that attitude that makes an intimidating Eagles team, but what good is it if he’s never going to give his full effort on the field? His work ethic isn’t something to be jubilant about nor his dedication on the field on a consistent basis. He’s being a bit conceited and believes he deserves Fitzgerald money when he doesn’t work half as hard as Fitz.

If he really wanted to increase his value this year and advertise himself to other teams, he would’ve given more effort on the field, and still be arrogant about the whole contract ordeal. At least that way we can at least know exactly what we’d lose if he walks.

I’d actually prefer Mohamed Sanu to Floyd, especially if we could trade down to get him. He’s also a possession receiver in the Hakeem Nicks mold, and while he’s an inch shorter and ten pounds lighter, he comes without any character concerns, unlike Floyd. I think it sends a better message to get the guy who’s know for being a team player.