Comments on: Avant will make $7 million this year

By: Kevin from Philly

Kevin from Philly — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:56:58 +0000

Yeah, sorry Vox, Avant can’t live up to the Roy Williams TD machine. Dope.

By: Mooch

Mooch — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:27:17 +0000

Plus, Avant is the only ‘leader’ type of guy we have on offense now that Westbrook is gone. So that also argues for a bit more in terms of compensation.
Not sure there is much to ‘figure out’ with DeSean. He is so fast and explosive that he can do a lot – in space or downfield – based on the defense and coverage. He’s a handful, and they seem to know how to use him. The problem is the rush getting to the QB before he can turn loose, a fact that the Cowboys figured out.

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:46:31 +0000

“him get a bigger contract before me…that’s umpossible”
I sorta get the feelin that in a couple years, good teams will figure out DeSean, so he better get his money asap. Of course, I could be wrong.
He’s a nemesis to the giants, so, hope he fails haha

By: Opie

Opie — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:09:16 +0000

Gotta say, the Eagles keep frustrating the ignorant and amazing the educated.
Nice move, great contract terms, and holy freakin’ shiz-nit, they moved Reggie Brown’s contract…….
This offseason is now a success just from that……okay, that may be a stretch, but nice enough for now!

By: .VoxVeritas

.VoxVeritas — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:32:58 +0000

“Jason Avant deserves that money all day. He is an under used receiver but when he is used it counts.”
Should have used him more against the Cowboys. 5 catches in three games with Jackson and Maclin getting all the attention? Only 83 yards?
In case you’re wondering, Crayton caught 9 for 207 yards and a TD in three games against “interception magnet” Asante Samuel and “shutdown presence” Sheldon Brown.

By: .VoxVeritas

.VoxVeritas — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:23:09 +0000

“besides wes welker, avant is the best slot receiver in the league. ”
You guys are totally serious, aren’t you?

By: theKING

theKING — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:17:31 +0000

The posts to this thread once again prove the sheer idiocy of some of these posters. THIS is a phenomenal move for the Eagles. All the young WR and locked in to contracts. Avant is the key to the success of D Jax & Maclin. He is the valuable possession guy. He had a good yr in ’09 and will continue to improve every yr.
The bonus of moving Brown reggie is a coup de grace!
KING~out

By: Route36West

Route36West — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:21:38 +0000

Jason Avant deserves that money all day. He is an under used receiver but when he is used it counts. He is very important to the Eagles on 3rd down and is usually the one to pick up the first .

By: songbre

songbre — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:22:56 +0000

Great move, Avant is very underrated as a receiver. Yeah, he may not be Jerry Rice BUT he is one of the best route runners in the league and his hands are good enough to merit the money he’s making. Avant has paid his dues, so to all the “haters” adding their comments … Get a Life !!! He’s reliable and hasn’t “CRIED” about anything. I had the opportunity to work with him at a couple charity events in Philly last year and all I can say is, couldn’t have happened to a better guy … “Best of Luck in the 2010 season Jason, stay clutch …”

By: jreed

jreed — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:05:06 +0000

“I’m not about breaking the bank or anything like that. Just something that was fair for the situation that I was in. When you find a place that’s good for you and the people that are good, I think it’s more important to be around rather than money.” -Jason Avant
He is a true Role model for any Team. I am glad he stayed in Philly!

By: sdffa11

sdffa11 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:03:44 +0000

besides wes welker, avant is the best slot receiver in the league.
i think jason avant screwed himself by signing this deal. eagles mgmt has always signed young players with lots of potential to small deals early in their career to lock them up during their prime at a cheaper price. he just lost all his renegotiating leverage during his prime years for $7 million dollars.

By: jreed

jreed — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:57:26 +0000

This is the reason that Avant deserves this contract. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcLHWB5qi38 He can even catch those toe balls and over the head balls from McNabb.

By: Mooch

Mooch — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:35:30 +0000

Not saying I am not very happy to see Avant rewarded, because his role in the offense goes beyond his #’s. I’m just not sure anyone else would have offered this much.
But then I was just reminded of Burleson’s contract.

By: VoxVagina

VoxVagina — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:20:37 +0000

Avant is a solid receiver. He can start if asked, like we saw in his huge San Diego Game, and he consistently converts third downs. He’s a go-to guy in the clutch, with his reliable hands and strong body over the middle. As the season wore on,, the Eagles used him less and less, which could explain why their offense got pretty cold. Glad to see that he’ll remain an Eagle

By: Mooch

Mooch — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:12:54 +0000

He deserved the money because coach “likes” him.
Like Curtis, who was given big money because he was a mormon.
The Eagles always offer the most cash when they are negotiating with themselves.
How much $ did TO want before the team was destroyed? Less than $170,000 per catch?

By: WarrenMoonGOAT

WarrenMoonGOAT — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:11:00 +0000

if u watched the Eagles play all year long, and not just caught the couple games they had on Fox, u would know Avant is a very good receiver, he actually blocks down field and has great hands

By: markusj

markusj — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:05:27 +0000

YES….Guys I can’t tell you how happy I am about this. Jason Avant is my favorite wideout on the eagles….great hands, quiet, works hard, goes over the middle….Locking him up for 5 years no matter what the upfront money is is a great call…With Kevin Curtis most likely done and Reggie Brown a flop with Avant, Jackson, and Maclin the Eagles have an UNREAL wideout core….I know most don’t know him but he will be the greatest eagle to ever wear the Eagles #81 in the next few years

By: wgw27

wgw27 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:05:05 +0000

The Eagles are the “Gold Standard”

By: Beauregard

Beauregard — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:02:08 +0000

How much does this make Brandon Marshal’s 104 catches and 10TD’s worth? About a $100 mil or so?
He’s flat ass a steal at a first round pick.

By: WeaponX

WeaponX — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:00:14 +0000

He better not be crying in year 3 when he’s making significantly less. Hey J.A. you got your money now break out… See ya later Curtis and Reggie Brown!

By: jreed

jreed — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:59:45 +0000

Sweet! Although I do not think he had to “Finagle” It. He Deserved that deal!
“Solid pay for a guy who caught only 41 passes for 587 yards and three touchdowns last year.”
Come on now! Take your Eyes off of the Stat sheet for once! You sound like Vox! Not every player is measured up by stats. Jason is your Typical “Working” Wideout. If called on to block, He will. If called on to Catch, He will. If called on to fake a play, He will….and the best part is that he is a team player and never complains one bit. He knows his role and does it well. That is why his value is worth way more then the “Stat Sheet.”

By: davidm1886

davidm1886 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:58:21 +0000

5 yrs 18 mill certainly isnt an overpay. they were just smart to frontload 7 mill to minimize the cap hit when the cap does come back

By: Larry David

Larry David — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:57:36 +0000

Wha wha what? Between this and Philly keeping all 3 of their QB’s, what the hell are they doing?

By: .VoxVeritas

.VoxVeritas — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:54:39 +0000

Jason “first down machine” Avant hahaha

By: eaglemafia

eaglemafia — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:52:10 +0000

Avant should! Jackson will get his turn, but not until next season. That way maclin will see that he has to prove his self for another 2 years also before he starts begging. This is a good problem for the Eagles to have!

By: Reginald

Reginald — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:48:58 +0000

Avant is one hell of an underrated slot receiver. Glad the Eagles made this happen.

By: Bleed Green

Bleed Green — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:48:07 +0000

yeah but he will be kept an eagle and can make as little as $1mil over the rest of the deal… jackson isn’t stupid. sure he’ll want a better deal, but avant has been a workhorse on this team for years and is just finally getting a little bonus for that. and it really is just a one year bump in salary… not sure it’s that big of an accomplishment for a guy who could start on some teams.

By: paulyr30

paulyr30 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:46:25 +0000

avant should tell me what he is doing so I know how 2 get away with robbery and not get locked up 4 it

By: nowathand

nowathand — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:42:42 +0000

This organization and the Bears’ have been really careless with money. He’s making the average of Anquan Boldin’s extension with 103 receptions and 8 TDs in four seasons. Boldin’s rookie season: 101 receptions and 8 touchdowns. He also has 586 catches in 7 seasons.
The Philadelphia offense looked really bad towards the end of last season but I think Avant is consistent enough that I would think he could stay as a third receiver and they could consider benching Maclin if another receiver can step in there and make more plays.
With the Bears, I think if they had any clue where the good running backs were in a deep draft, they could have gotten one of them this year and saved a lot of the money that went to Chester Taylor.

By: BonerJams'03

BonerJams'03 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:41:07 +0000

Avant deserves it, he’ll never be Jerry Rice, but he has a role and he’s great at.
Great character guy too from what I’ve seen.