Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Will Desean get paid?

Andy Reid and the Philadelphia Eagles organization took a chance on drafting rookie wide receiver DeSean Jackson from the University of California in the 2008 NFL Draft. They selected Jackson in the second round of the draft because of his speed and diversity. DeSean was a very talented receiver at the University of Cal because he has value as a fast wide receiver and as a deadly punt returner. The Eagles gambled by taking the undersized wide out, DeSean  weighing in at just 175 lbs and only 5'10'', was said to be too small to play in the NFL. The Eagles took him and he has been a dominating threat with his speed, punt returning, and with the deep ball. Now DeSean is considered one of the most explosive offensive players in the NFL, but has not been being paid like one. Jackson is in the last year of his contract and this year he was expecting a new deal after being knocked out last year, he does not feel like getting injured severely is worth being underpaid. DeSean is one of the most underpaid players in the NFL and if the Eagles don't reach a deal with him soon then I'm sure Jackson will test free agency and others teams will start to make offers.

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