DeSean Jackson: The Epitome of a Team Player

Eagles wide receiver, DeSean Jackson is the most unselfish, team player in the NFL. He's making $769,960 this season, obviously less than market value (especially if you consider Plaxico Burress is making $3 million this year after not playing the last two seasons) and still allowed the Eagles the time and money to sign the likes of Nnamdi Asomugha, Jason Babin, Vince Young, Cullen Jenkins, and re-signed Mike Vick to a $100 million contract, $40 million guarenteed. He held out before camp, but realized that it was in the team's best interest for him to be in camp--his deal will come later, after every one else.


With all kidding aside, DeSean Jackson has every right to feel disrespected by the Eagles. Mike Vick was franchise tagged and was not going anywhere without a deal. It was in the Eagles' best interest to not sign Vick to a long-term contract to see how effective he is after a year of teams planning a defense against him and seeing how his health holds up. I understand quarterbacks are more significant than wide receivers, but DeSean Jackson has proven his value as a receiver and return man for the last three seasons averaging over 1,000 yards per season with 4 returning touchdowns. He should have been a priority and deserves a new deal.