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cowboyjoe
07-22-2011, 04:31 PM
Vincent Jackson remains a thorn in side of labor deal
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/22/vincent-jackson-remains-a-thorn-in-side-of-labor-deal/
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on July 22, 2011, 4:44 PM EDT

AP
Patriots guard Logan Mankins made it clear Thursday he’s not looking for anything in return for being an antitrust plaintiff. As Florio mentioned last night, Vincent Jackson remains a bit of a problem.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Jackson continues to demand $10 million or no franchise tag for life, despite Jackson’s public claims to the contrary. While Jackson hasn’t made the demands himself (of course), people “close to him” have made the demands.
theogt
07-22-2011, 04:52 PM
Why on earth would he think he's entitled to this? They could have drawn the named plaintiffs out of a hat. There are no special rights or obligations attached here. He's just like any other player.
speedkilz88
07-22-2011, 06:21 PM
Why on earth would he think he's entitled to this? They could have drawn the named plaintiffs out of a hat. There are no special rights or obligations attached here. He's just like any other player.Since Reggie White and others got it in the 90s.
RS12
07-22-2011, 09:08 PM
You can thank AJ Smith, the guy who cost the Chargers the playoffs last year.
ThreeSportStar80
07-22-2011, 11:35 PM
Why on earth would he think he's entitled to this? They could have drawn the named plaintiffs out of a hat. There are no special rights or obligations attached here. He's just like any other player.

You obviously don't remember the Reggie White scenario from the early 90's huh?
burmafrd
07-23-2011, 07:06 AM
for a long time many have praised AJ White as a GM. Yet you look at his record and you have to wonder why. Clearly he is not very good at picking coaches; and his manner as regards treating his players suck. THere is as much talent on that team as any in the NFL yet they have never been a truly serious SB contender. Yes they made it to the AFC Champ game, but you would not call those performances great.
cboyd
07-23-2011, 07:30 AM
AdamSchefter (http://twitter.com/#%21/AdamSchefter) Adam Schefter




Named plaintiff Vincent Jackson now is willing to release his claim without compensation - meaning no money or lifting of the franchise tag.