DeSean Jackson Opinion

In my opinion, DeSean Jackson deserves to be paid and remain a Philadelphia Eagle. Jackson is in his fourth season in the NFL and all four have been with the Eagles. I thought it was messed up how the Eagles did not take care of their own before going out and signing so many free agents this year. I was so happy to hear that the Eagles signed my favorite defensive player Nnamdi Asomugha from free agency, but I still think that DeSean should have received a new contract. I was happy to see the signing of defensive end Jason Babin and defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins, but the signing of New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith pissed me off because he signed a four deal and is making more money then Jackson. Steve Smith is getting paid more then four times what Jackson is and Smith is sitting on the sideline this year. DeSean held out of training camp in order to show that he wanted a new deal. I think Jackson should get paid because he is already the Eagles franchise record holder in punt return touchdowns, one of those coming in the game against the New York Giants for the win last year. Also Jackson lead all receivers in the NFL with an 24.5 yards per catch last year and on during the voting for the best players of the 2010 season, voted by the players, DeSean Jackson placed 29th overall. Last but not least, out of his first three years in the NFL he has made it to the pro bowl twice.