Maclin willing to accept one year dealPublished on January 13, 2014 by Paul Raymond Fox Sports
Mike Williams for Tampa Bay averaged remarkably similar numbers over the same time period with 64 receptions, 910 yards and eight touchdowns. The Bucs awarded him with a multi-year extension worth nearly $8 million per year. · Jeremy Maclin missed the entire Philadelphia Eagles season due to a torn ACL and it couldn’t have happened at a worst time with him entering a contract year. For most players this will kill their value in free agency and in all honesty this likely has hurt him some. He was in line for a multi-year deal worth a good amount of money, now it’s likely he’ll have to accept a much smaller, one year deal. The good thing for Maclin is he “understands the business” and is willing to do what it takes to be on the field in 2014.“I understand it could be a possibility that [the ACL tear] may scare some teams off, or a team may want to do a one-year deal as opposed to a long-term contract,” Maclin told CSN’s Derrick Gunn in an exclusive interview Monday. “That’s the game, that’s the business.” (CSN Philly)There’s a lot of talent at the wide receiver market this off season with the likes of Erin Decker, Julian Edelman, Hakeem Nicks, Anquan Boldin, James Jones and teammate Riley Cooper. So if he doesn’t resign with the Eagles it looks like Maclin will likely have to sit around and see what team loses out on a couple of those healthier guys.I have a feeling that may not happen and he could actually be one of the first off the board especially if a team offers him a multi-year deal. At the age of 26 and how players return from ACL injuries now I have faith that he’s going to return and eventually be as healthy as he’s ever been.Which means that team that takes the chance on multiple seasons would wind up with a nice steal. If those offers don’t materialize he’s ready to “ball out” and get the deal he wants but admits he’d do the same regardless.“For a team that wants to give me a one-year deal, that’s cool, I’ll just go out there and ball out, do the things I think I can do. Hopefully get that type of deal I’m looking for. If a team wants to give me a long-term deal, I’ll go out there and still do the same thing.”(CSN Philly)Personally, I think he’ll wind up back with the Eagles. He’s a perfect fit for Chip Kelly’s offense and would definitely help open the field more for DeSean Jackson. Only questions there are would the Eagles pay to bring back both him and Cooper? And if it’s only one which one does Chip value more?
Not surprising. The Eagles didn't miss him that much. Desean Jackson had a bounce back year, Riley Cooper became a big time playmaker and Jason Avant had a good year as well. Maclin has no leverage. He's coming off of a missed season for a team with great depth at the WR position. Williams on the other hand plays for a team with nothing at WR. On most other rosters he's probably the 3rd or 4th best receiver but here he's overrated. He had all the leverage.
chip values speed.. if maclin still has any.. it will be him that returns
chip values speed.. if maclin still has any.. it will be him that returns
Sign him, 1 year minimum.
If he is willing to accept it, a one year prove it deal is not a bad move. If healthy, he's the type of reciever the Bucs are missing in the slot. Might fit well in Tedford's offense
If he is willing to accept it, a one year prove it deal is not a bad move. If healthy, he's the type of recieved the Bucs are missing in the slot. Might fit well in Tedford's offense
He will get several one year offers, the team that offers him a multi-year deal, will get him.
I like Mike Williams, but that was another ridiculously overpaying contract Dom awarded. Stevie Johnson in Buffalo who is a better WR only got a 5 yr $36.25 Mil contract. Glad we got rid of Dom.
He's a fool for admitting he's ok with a one year. You don't negotiate by say saying you'll take that
If he is willing to accept it, a one year prove it deal is not a bad move. If healthy, he's the type of recieved the Bucs are missing in the slot. Might fit well in Tedford's offense
He will get several one year offers, the team that offers him a multi-year deal, will get him.
I would. I don't know what kind of money he's looking for but I'd give him 8 mil for 2 years. Guarantee the whole thing if it seals the deal. I'd be fine with going up to 3 or 4 years even depending on how it's structured. If he comes back the same player he is a murderous 3rd receiver imo.
I like Mike Williams, but that was another ridiculously overpaying contract Dom awarded. Stevie Johnson in Buffalo who is a better WR only got a 5 yr $36.25 Mil contract. Glad we got rid of Dom.
Too early to judge him. Lets see how he performs next season. Look at Gerald, did absolutely nothing his first couple seasons. And now he is one of the top DT's in the league.
He's a fool for admitting he's ok with a one year. You don't negotiate by say saying you'll take that
He may not want a multi-year. He'd rather take the low rent deal and try and hit the jackpot. Coming off of injury a multi-year deal likely wont be good for him.
I like Mike Williams, but that was another ridiculously overpaying contract Dom awarded. Stevie Johnson in Buffalo who is a better WR only got a 5 yr $36.25 Mil contract. Glad we got rid of Dom.
Too early to judge him. Lets see how he performs next season. Look at Gerald, did absolutely nothing his first couple seasons. And now he is one of the top DT's in the league.
Mike Williams wasn't an unproven player when he got that contract and I am not saying this now because he was mostly injured in 2013. He could have had another 900 yd season and my point still stands.
I like Mike Williams, but that was another ridiculously overpaying contract Dom awarded. Stevie Johnson in Buffalo who is a better WR only got a 5 yr $36.25 Mil contract. Glad we got rid of Dom.
Too early to judge him. Lets see how he performs next season. Look at Gerald, did absolutely nothing his first couple seasons. And now he is one of the top DT's in the league.
Mike Williams wasn't an unproven player when he got that contract and I am not saying this now because he was mostly injured in 2013. He could have had another 900 yd season and my point still stands.
You expect more out of your #2 ?
He's a fool for admitting he's ok with a one year. You don't negotiate by say saying you'll take that
He may not want a multi-year. He'd rather take the low rent deal and try and hit the jackpot. Coming off of injury a multi-year deal likely wont be good for him.
Doesn't matter whether it works better or not. You still don't tip your hand.
He wouldn't sign a 1 year team with a team like us. Philly, New England, SF, Green Bay, Denver, New Orleans, yes. Tampa, no. I think he's good enough to offer him something like 4 years, $24M though.
