Eric Decker wants something between V. Jackson money, and Mike Williams money

michael89156 · 2014-02-05T08:36:33Z

Fools Gold ?The production says yes, but is Eric Decker really worth $10 million per year? Joe Fortenbaugh NFPFebruary 04, 2014, 02:14 PM EST..Despite a terrific regular season, Decker caught just one pass for six yards in Sunday's Super Bowl. At 4:00pm eastern on March 11, exactly 35 days from today, Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker will enter the free agent market looking to cash in on the most prolific season of his four-year career. A third-round selection (No. 87 overall) out of Minnesota in the 2010 draft, Decker has performed well above a rookie contract that carried an average of just $842,489 per year with a 2013 base salary of only $1.323 million. Needless to say, Decker and agent Todd France will be looking to make a big splash once the free agent floodgates open in March. The trick for Decker and France, however, will be to locate a buyer who holds the soon-to-be free agent wide receiver in the same regard. The statistics and production are there, but so are the doubts. In essence, the big question that NFL teams in need of a wide receiver will be asking themselves over the next few weeks is whether or not Decker’s production is a byproduct of playing with future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and the deepest pass-catching unit in the league, or if the 27-year-old can sustain this level of performance regardless of his surrounding cast. DECKER’S CASE France will build an argument rooted in precedent that will compare Decker’s recent production to that of the wide receivers who signed lucrative contracts over the last two years. Those deals will include: Percy Harvin, Seattle Seahawks (2013): $67 million over six years, with $25.5 million guaranteed and a $12 million signing bonus. Mike Wallace, Miami Dolphins (2013): $60 million over five years, with $30 million guaranteed and an $11 million signing bonus. Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City Chiefs (2013): $56 million over five years, with $26 million guaranteed and a $15 million signing bonus. Greg Jennings, Minnesota Vikings (2013): $45 million over five years, with $17.8 million guaranteed and a $10 million signing bonus. Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2012): $55.55 million over five years, with $26 million guaranteed and a $2 million first year reporting bonus. Pierre Garcon, Washington Redskins (2012): $42.5 million over five years, with $20.5 million guaranteed and an $11 million signing bonus. In order to justify that type of financial commitment from a team, France will have to prove that Decker is just as good—if not better—than those six aforementioned receivers. Here’s a look at how Decker’s production over the last two seasons stacks up against those players. Age: At time of contract signing YPR: Yards per receptionDecker’s production over the last two years goes toe-to-toe with each of his six counterparts who struck it rich during that time span. Of particular note is the fact that the 27-year-old was healthy and active for all 32 regular season games played since 2012, a concern many scouts and personnel men shared regarding Decker when he jumped to the professional ranks. In addition to health, Decker’s age shouldn’t cause much of a concern during the negotiation process, as Bowe, Jennings and Jackson each hit it big despite more wear on their respective tires. But just because the production either matches or exceeds that of the other wide receivers who landed mega deals over the last two years doesn’t necessarily mean that Decker will experience the same financial windfall. THE COUNTERPOINT Of the 32 teams in the National Football League, how many will be in the market for a wide receiver come March? Of those teams looking to sign a wideout, how many possess the available cap space needed for Decker to put pen to paper? And of those teams still in the running, how many will opt to make a run at Decker rather than fellow impending free agent wide receivers Hakeem Nicks, Anquan Boldin, James Jones, Jeremy Maclin, Golden Tate, Julian Edelman, Emmanuel Sanders, Riley Cooper and Kenny Britt? Despite a terrific regular season, Decker caught just one pass for six yards in Sunday's Super Bowl. While the marketplace’s demand—or lack thereof—could pose a problem for Decker and France, the bigger issue facing the two will be how potential suitors define Decker’s position. France will no doubt be arguing for No. 1 wide receiver money, but any team willing to submit a bid will make the case that Decker is actually a No. 2, as evidenced by the fact that Broncos wideout Demaryius Thomas—who is scheduled to hit the free agent market next winter—caught more passes for more yards and more touchdowns than Decker in 2013. Thomas also set an NFL record on Sunday for most receptions (13) made during a Super Bowl. And when you compare Thomas’ 2013 postseason production (28 receptions for 306 yards and three touchdowns) to Decker’s (8 receptions for 111 yards and zero touchdowns), there’s little doubt as to who the top dog in Denver t...

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He's an Alvin Harper 2.0.

Posted : Feb. 5, 2014 8:35 pm

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I just started a new franchise in Madden. I resigned MW during the season as his contract was coming up. Decker hit the FA market so I signed him, then traded Mike for some picks. Decks been a beast so far......But not as much as Stocker has been.....Oh wait......Okay, I think I just made my point incorrectly.......

Posted : Feb. 5, 2014 10:38 pm

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Get rid of MikeTwitterClown19.... sign Eric Decker!Problem solved.

Posted : Feb. 5, 2014 11:11 pm

Anonymous (@Anonymous) Posts: 0 V Jackson is an individual that needs to renegotiate his contract.If Larry Fitzgerald could do it, he can too!! VJack already restructured his contract for this past season Posted : Feb. 6, 2014 1:47 am Anonymous (@Anonymous) Posts: 0 V Jackson is an individual that needs to renegotiate his contract.If Larry Fitzgerald could do it, he can too!! VJack already restructured his contract for this past season This is very true. If VJax hadn't restructured, we wouldn't have $7M in cap space rolling over to 2014. Posted : Feb. 6, 2014 8:48 am Anonymous (@Anonymous) Posts: 0 I want something between Mark Zuckerberg money and Bill Gates money. Sadly, there isnt anyone out there willing to give me that...someone will fall for the Decker trap. Hopefully someone in our division not named Tampa Bay. Me too but I'd settle for Oprah money Id hit that. Oprah rich aint bad, I suppose I could keep my cable with that much. Posted : Feb. 6, 2014 8:52 am Anonymous (@Anonymous) Posts: 0 Another WR whose talents are overblown by the fact he's played with Peyton Manning.PASS. Posted : Feb. 6, 2014 9:02 am Anonymous (@Anonymous) Posts: 0 Another WR whose talents are overblown by the fact he's played with Peyton Manning.PASS. Agree. Austin Collie without the concussions. Posted : Feb. 6, 2014 9:04 am

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