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The dark cloud hovering over the heads of the Philadelphia Eagles seemed to clear up on Monday when holdout receiver DeSean Jackson returned to camp. Jackson had been hoping to get a new contract, but the Eagles' largesse in long-term deals appears to be limited to new players at the moment.
With Jackson set to be paid $600,000 in the final year of his rookie contract, he's unquestionably a bargain right now. It's interesting, though, that the Eagles have neglected to lock up Jackson to a contract extension, as Philly is known for signing its young players to team-friendly deals before they hit the free market (think everyone from Todd Herremans to Reggie Brown to Trent Cole). So why haven't Andy Reid and friends given Jackson an extension?...
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First up this morning: A history lesson. We'll never see two months like we've just seen in any offseason. Ever. To recap: March 2 -- The NFL says the Saints ran a sophisticated bounty program with defensive coordinator Gregg... more »
The first thing you notice is the footwork—and not because of the gold shoes. Yes, that’s part of Robert Griffin III’s persona. Just like the braids that flowed from underneath his Washington Redskins helmet.... more »
When Derek Jeter arrived in the major leagues in 1995, the soon-to-be superstar displayed an innate modesty and reverence for the sport. That season Jeter had the good fortune of playing alongside pinstriped legend Don... more »
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