Comments on: First franchise tag goes to DeSean Jackson http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Sat, 18 May 2013 23:56:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: gmen5280 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1602752 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:42:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1602752 Don’t worry he will blow through that 9.4 mill with in the first month.

]]> By: eaglesw00t http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1602473 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:51:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1602473 I have mixed emotions on this. I loved Desean year 1 and 2. As time goes on, his money woes are wearing on my nerves. I surely hope this is a precursor to a long term 4-5 year deal. But, we do have Maclin and McCoy who will want big deals as well, so that needs to be planned for.

However, for the dungheap who said this puts the Eagles right up against the cap…you may want to check your math. 23.2 million free – 9.4 million on Desean is HARDLY right up against the cap…

]]> By: kevsright http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1602414 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:43:16 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1602414 phillyphan72 says:Mar 1, 2012 6:43 PM

He outperformed is rookie deal 2 years ago so the tag as I see it is for money owed.
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I have a problem with that thinking-
The way I see it, they CANNOT “outperform” their deal..
A player may sign a BAD deal, but whatever the terms, they are obligated to play to the best of their abilities. None of this “you ain’t payin’ me enough to go over the middle” nonsense.
The up-front $$ sure gets ‘em to sign these “bad deals” fast enough!! :x

]]> By: detroitcityryda http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1602300 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 04:38:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1602300 9 milli u kno he hitting the strip bar n makin it rain 100k then coppin the new Bugatti, a mansion ,paying the agent ,uncle sam,baby momma,family,then he left with 600k just what he earned last year

]]> By: thetooloftools http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1602238 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:39:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1602238 If I was franchised I would sit out. No way I’m going to be an owners “streetwalker” for a year and put my career on the line. Sitting out will mean less wear and tear and if your a “body is temple” guy… why take the chance? DEAL OR NO DEAL?
If your a “franchise player”… some other franchise will step up. See Carson Palmer and The Bengals. Players who can still play will get their way.
It’s a new day owners.

]]> By: dolphins4 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1602203 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:07:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1602203 Babin is an idiot who should just shut up.

]]> By: upperdecker19 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1602200 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:06:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1602200 Sting dey azz

]]> By: mikea311 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1602167 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:43:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1602167 reading Babin’s tweet, Jackson isnt happy about this at all.

]]> By: bigbluecrew420 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1602164 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:39:40 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1602164 The eagles are paying him $9,000,000,?????

Hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!

Thanks Eagles I needed some good news today!

Lol

]]> By: philtration http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1602062 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:33:46 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1602062 Good!
I hope that means that the Eagles will not draft Michael Floyd before the Bears pick.

]]> By: We'reFineThere http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1602051 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:27:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1602051 Jackson might be the most misunderstood player in football. He fell to the second round because of supposed “antics” and then played 3 years of his contract at 400-600k per despite well out-performing it. Then he holds out for two weeks and everyone jumps back on him and says see told you so. He did not have a good year in 2011 but I don’t understand why so many of our own want him gone. It was so obvious he played poorly due to pressure of his contract situation plus he was definitely affected by the “lack of love.” I’m sure he is used to haters but he also always had supporters. Last year he felt like it was him vs world and I think most of it was media creation.

]]> By: philly2boston http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1601891 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:27:45 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1601891 It’s easy to say that any self depricating Eagles fan has harsher words than their outside counterparts.. simply said I had/have hopes for Mike Wallace vs Djack.. his exposure to the media reminds of a certain other Eagles wideout who hijacked an entire season in ’05. JUST PLAY FOR WHAT YOU SIGNED TO.

]]> By: pxeeks http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1601874 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:11:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1601874 He’s a home run hitter. I.e. Ryan Howard. He single handily can win a game, or be terrible and take the heat for a loss.

]]> By: nationalmediacansuckit http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1601835 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:49:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1601835 Every Eagles fan is so clueless when you talk to them you would think they have won 6 Super Bowls. You guys are the bubblegum on the bottom of the NFL shoe.

]]> By: janvanflac http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1601833 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:46:36 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1601833 his value is much bigger than his stats. he takes one safety completely out of the play just by being on the field. I predict he bounces back in a big way this year.

]]> By: cali49er707 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1601826 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:43:17 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1601826 yea im sure he is thrilled to be once again on a one year deal, with no security after that.(SARCASM) although i have to say that is more assurance then me and my family get in this economy/recession

]]> By: phillyphan72 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1601825 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:43:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1601825 He outperformed is rookie deal 2 years ago so the tag as I see it is for money owed.Not that he had a great year last year but the ultimate slap in the face was signing S.Smith to a 2 mill. deal when he never won a game for the Eagles.A hurt player at that.So good 4 you D.Jax..Now help us win a dam Super Bowl already.I’m sick of feeling like the black sheep of the NFC East

]]> By: nineroutsider http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1601810 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:35:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1601810 Exactly, sign the franchise tender now and hold the Eagles feet to the fire…him signing it will put the Eagles right up against the cap. Sign it right now! Hope nobody trades for him…

]]> By: nflfollower http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1601808 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:34:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1601808 Another season of an unhappy MeSean Jackson in Philly, comin’ right up.

]]> By: terrellblowens http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1601786 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:22:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1601786 Rumors were floating around last season that Drew Rosenhaus had been constantly lending DeSean a LOT of money last season promising him that his next contract would be huge and his loans would be paid off easily. Absolutely no place for an agent to put his clients in debt like that. Rosenhaus is a massive tool. If all that is true, I can only hope DeSean can pay off the loans with the money from signing the tender, and that he is willing to negotiate a reasonable long term contract while returning to his old form. Last year, it was really obvious that he was playing not to get hurt so he didn’t lose out on the payday (and possibly not be able to repay Rosenhaus).

]]> By: justanotherdummy http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1601781 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:18:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1601781 Good player and not the headache some think he is. He and coach reid have a good relationship and he will probably play better next season. Good move by the Birds, get it out of the way and keep working on a longer term deal that is easier on the salary cap.

]]> By: bigbran http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1601753 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:55:26 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1601753 he better hurry up and sign it!

]]> By: cured76 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1601740 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:47:45 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1601740 This mess will be over with soon enough and he can just go back to being a hardworking player. Yes, he was that prior to his antics this season, which were partly understandable since he has taken two big concussions on his low-end contract. I hope they give him 5-6 years with half guaranteed.

]]> By: urfinished http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1601731 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:43:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1601731 Please trade this malcontent

]]> By: paleandpasty http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1601723 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:39:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1601723 How is he going to hold all that cash with those alligator arms?

]]> By: jenniferxxx http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1601718 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:35:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1601718 Trade him to Indy for Andrew Luck … or the Rams for RG3.

I’m kidding of course … it’s completely ridiculous and total fan fiction. But somewhere someone actually believes it could happen.

]]> By: FinFan68 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1601716 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:33:08 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1601716 If he signs, he’d be subject to stiff daily penalties if he skips mandatory offseason workouts and/or training camp practices.
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Why isn’t this mentioned in the articles about tagging Brees? In those articles you imply tha Drew can wait until just before the season in order to keep his leverage.

]]> By: Dynasty http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1601715 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:32:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1601715 Another season of drops and shy aways over the middle! This kid wanted $$ not a one year prove it deal. Won’t try again. BAd move Philly

]]> By: dolphins4 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1601713 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:32:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1601713 I hope DeSean and the Eagles will agree on a long term deal soon.

]]> By: kspells12345 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/01/first-franchise-tag-goes-to-desean-jackson/#comment-1601709 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:28:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=320705#comment-1601709 Translation: He’s yours if you wanna give us a first round pick. Bid away!

A vote of confidence and kind words from the Eagles front office is like the kiss of death.

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