Friday, March 16, 2012

DeSean hopes McCoy learns from him

With DeSean Jackson’s deal done, the Eagles can turn their attention to Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy.

Running back is entering last year of contract.
It should be an interesting negotiation in that McCoy – like Jackson – is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Unlike Jackson, McCoy is coming off a career year in which he shattered the franchise record with 20 touchdowns, including 17 rushing.

"I think we're looking at it for the next couple of years in terms of the cap situation that we have," Eagles GM Howie Roseman said. "And we're trying to have some flexibility now and in the future. LeSean McCoy is a great player and we'd like him to be in Philadelphia for a long time."

Jackson offered insight into his decision to play out his contract. A rocky season cost him money although he netted a five-year contract worth $51 million, including $15 million guaranteed.

“Hopefully he learned a lot through my situation," Jackson said. "Hopefully he doesn’t go down the road I went through. I’ve talked to him a little bit about what I’ve been through and hopefully he’ll be alright and won’t have to go through what I went through.”

The franchise tag for a running back this season – the average of the top five salaries at the position through the years - is $7.742 million. Think $45 million over five years for McCoy with at least - at least - $15 million guaranteed.

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