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2012 NFL Free Agency: 10 WR’s That Could Make a Difference

As we inch closer to NFL free agency teams will now decide what to do with some of their top players and difference makers. There are a number of high-caliber wide receivers that could land with new teams including DeSean Jackson, Wes Welker and Stevie Johnson but also some other veteran names such as Reggie Wayne, Vincent Jackson and Plaxico Burress that could search for new teams...
Via The Penalty Flag  |  January 04, 2012
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Patriots Mailbag: Vincent Jackson Would Be Great Fit If Pats Show Interest in Wide Receiver

First off, thank you to everyone who contributed to the Patriots mailbag throughout the entire season. I'll still run one every Friday throughout the offseason, so make sure to keep checking back for it. This week's was loaded with some quality questions, and I had to put some in the reserve for next week. Apologies if I didn't get to it this week, but there were too...
Via NESN.com  |  2 days ago
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V-Jax Likely To Hit Free Agency

Wide receiver Vincent Jackson is likely to hit the free agent market, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Fantasy Spin: The Chargers would like to re-sign the stud, but are expected to be outbid to retain his services, and realize it is going to be a deep free agent market at the wide receiver position. St. Louis, Chicago and San Francisco are among the receiver...
Via Fantasy Football Champs  |  2 days ago
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Report: Chargers will let Vincent Jackson go in free agency

According to Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network, wide receiver Vincent Jackson will not be re-signed by the San Diego Chargers and they will likely let him walk in free agency. There are plenty of teams in the NFL that would love to have Jackson will pay him a lot of money.  The Chargers look like they’ll be happy with moving on with Vincent Brown  and Malcolm Floyd, rather then...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  4 days ago
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Vincent Jackson: The perfect Patriot?

Vincent Jackson is a tremendous NFL talent.  For the last four seasons he has been the big play receiver for the San Diego Chargers.  Unfortunately for Jackson and the Chargers, his off the field antics have often overshadowed his receiving talents.  Those very same issues are the likely reason Jackson hasn’t been able to ink a long-term deal with the Chargers making him a...
Via The Penalty Flag  |  15 hours ago
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Vincent Jackson Leaving San Diego?

Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network does not believe wide receiver Vincent Jackson will re-sign with the San Diego Chargers. Fantasy Spin: The Chargers are not expected to place the franchise tag on Jackson again, and the club also may not be willing to shell out the hefty amount of money that would be needed to retain a player of his caliber on the free agent market. St. Louis, Tampa...
Via Fantasy Football Champs  |  4 days ago
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San Diego Chargers: Five players to consider in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft

Jody Gomez-US PRESSWIRE San Diego has the 16th pick in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. The Chargers lacked depth at the receiver position in 2011 as Vincent Jackson had more touchdown receptions than Malcom Floyd and Vincent Brown combined. Jackson was 80 yards shy of having more receiving yards than Floyd and Brown combined. Jackson is an unrestricted free agent, so...
Via Rant Sports  |  3 days ago
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Chargers Reportedly Will Try To Re-Sign WR Vincent Jackson

Vincent Jackson represents the biggest name on an impressive list of wide receivers who could become free agents in March if he actually reaches free agency. Jackson has maintained his preference is to stay in San Diego despite a relationship with the front office that has been acrimonious in the past. The Chargers aren’t expected to use the franchise tag on Jackson and sound open...
Via GridironFans.com  |  3 days ago
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Vincent Jackson expected to hit open market

The Chargers would have to pay Vincent Jackson a lot of money to use the franchise tag on him — more than $13 million. That’s why he’s expected to hit the open market, and he’s not expected to stay in San Diego. “I don’t see any way he’s back [in San Diego]. The Chargers won’t…
Via Pro Football Talk  |  3 days ago
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Redskins rumor round-up: Fred Davis, Vincent Jackson and of course, old laser rocket arm

Five weeks to go until the start of the NFL's league year. There's nothing to do but rumor-monger Washington Redskins, um, rumors. Redskins Hog Heaven must keep up, so, here we go.The Redskins will franchise TE Fred DavisJason LaCanfora first reported this development. It's a good tactic for a team dealing with a player who raised questions about self-control. Davis proved...
Via Redskins Hog Heaven  |  4 days ago
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San Francisco 49ers: Most Pressing Offseason Needs

There are going to be two main tasks for the San Francisco 49ers this offseason, bolstering their passing game and deciding how to handle their big name players that could potentially become free agents. Wide Receivers When it comes to bolstering their passing game, San Francisco should have a good number of options to choose from through free agency and the Draft. A number...
Via Football Nation  |  1 day ago
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V-Jax not expected back with Bolts

In what has become an inevitable outcome over the past few years, it seems those in San Diego have seen the last of Vincent Jackson. According to NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora, there isn’t “any way” Jackson, an impending free agent, returns to the Chargers in 2012. Echoing a similar report by the San Diego Union-Tribune, La Canfora states that the Bolts won&...
Via Helmet2Helmet  |  4 days ago
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Chicago Bears Should Target WR's In Free Agency, Not Draft

With NFL Free Agency just over a month away teams are starting to plan whom they will try and sign to upgrade their rosters. The Chicago Bears' biggest need is a true No. 1 wide receiver. Lucky for the Bears there are plenty of them available to sign. New General Manager Phil Emery will have to address many positions for this Bears team in order to upgrade a roster that...
Via Football Nation  |  3 days ago
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Chargers Looking to Re-sign Vincent Jackson?

Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson has made it clear that he wants to stay in San Diego, now that his contract is set to expire and he’ll end up becoming a free agent. It seems like the Chargers might also want Jackson back. “The way he performed this year speaks to how valuable he is to our team,” Chargers head coach Norv Turner told Dan Pompei of the National Football...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  14 days ago
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Vincent Jackson Wants to Stay in San Diego

According to NFL.com,  sources have indicated that San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith is now “comfortable” with trying to get a long-term deal done with wide receiver Vincent Jackson. Jackson indicated that he hasn’t even spoken with Smith yet about working on a new contract. “There hasn’t been any communication as far as contracts go,” Jackson said. “If...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  18 days ago
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Vincent Jackson wants to remain a member of the San Diego Chargers

WR Vincent Jackson wants to remain a member of the San Diego Chargers and is waiting to hear from the Chargers front office on a new long-term deal. Last season, the San Diego Chargers placed the franchise tag on Jackson and after refusing to sign his tender, he sat out for the first 10 games of the 2010 NFL regular season. Hard feelings behind him, Jackson now wants to get a long...
Via thepigskinreport.com  |  17 days ago
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Philadelphia Eagles Dilemma: Cut, Franchise Tag Or Franchise And Trade DeSean Jackson

This offseason, the Philadelphia Eagles have a decision to make with two time Pro-Bowl receiver DeSean Jackson.  Should the Eagles cut ties, slap the franchise tag on him or tag Jackson with the intentions of tading him.  Based on Jackson’s performance during the 2011 season, and the fact that DeSean and agent Drew Rosenhaus are reportingly seeking a big time contract...
Via Rant Sports  |  3 days ago
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San Diego Chargers: Five players to consider in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft

Denny Medley-US PRESSWIRE San Diego has the 15th pick in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. According to Pro Football Focus, Steve Gregory was one of the worst safeties last season. With Vincent Jackson being an unrestricted free agent and offensive line issues, the Chargers may have to sign a second tier free agent safety, draft one to start or draft one to add depth....
Via Rant Sports  |  2 days ago
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What's missing for the Redskins in talk about Plaxico Burress, Vincent Jackson and DeSean Jackson?

It's buzz about their wish to join the Washington Redskins. There is talk that Plaxico Burress "badly" wants to play for the Philadelphia Eagles. Jason LaCanfora reports that the Philadelphia Eagles will franchise DeSean Jackson and shop him around. The two sides are thought to be far apart on talks to extend his contract. Vincent Jackson has always topped 'Skins...
Via Redskins Hog Heaven  |  3 days ago
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Philadelphia Eagles Must Make A Splash Into The Wide Receiver Free Agent Market

The Philadelphia Eagles have a quandary with star wide receiver DeSean Jackson.  Should they cut ties, give him the hefty contract he desires or slap the franchise tag on him?  Based on Jackson’s performance, actually, his effort, I say the Birds need to move on. DeSean Jackson finished the 2011 season with 58 receptions, 961 yards and four touchdowns.  These are not bad...
Via Rant Sports  |  14 days ago
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Philip Rivers wants Vincent Jackson to re-sign with the Chargers

Philip Rivers gave his thoughts about Vincent Jackson re-signing with San Diego by saying “I think it is quite clear the guys offensively that I would like to have back.  Jackson is a big key to what we do offensively.  Having him back and being a part of it is huge.”  I think most Charger fans should be pleased with this sentiment.  This statement has the opposite...
Via Rant Sports  |  10 days ago
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Philadelphia Eagles “What If’s” That Surround DeSean Jackson

Now that the Philadelphia Eagles have ended their highly anticipated search for a new defensive coordinator by retaining Juan Castillo for a second round, the focus is shifting back to the Eagles two-time Pro Bowl receiver DeSean Jackson and what could come of his current contract situation. When considering the potential options that await Jackson this offseason, the amount of...
Via Bleeding Eagle Green  |  8 days ago
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Another big WR to hit market?

We’ve already relayed to you how San Diego WR Vincent Jackson is likely to hit the free agent market. Now there’s another from the star-studded group of free agent wideouts that might be available come March 13th. According to the National Football Post, New Orleans’ Marques Colston could become a free agent by the mid-March mark as the Saints have a couple of other...
Via Inside the Bills  |  5 hours ago
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No talks for Chargers & WR Jackson

It’s still early in the offseason and reports have indicated that the two sides may begin talks after the Super Bowl, but to this point the Chargers have not opened talks with their top receiver Vincent Jackson on a new contract. That according to Jackson himself, who told NFL.com as much at the Pro Bowl this week. “There hasn’t been any communication as far as contracts go...
Via Inside the Bills  |  17 days ago
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Top 10 Wide Receiver Free Agents

1.Vincent Jackson (SD) 2.Wes Welker (NE)3.Marques Colston (NO) 4.DeSean Jackson (PHI) 5.Dwayne Bowe (KC)6.Reggie Wayne (IND)7.Mario Manningham (NYG)8.Steve Johnson (BUF)9.Brandon Lloyd (STL)10.Pierre Garcon (IND)Others the Eagles might look at:Plaxico Burress (NYJ)Ted Ginn (SF)
Via Big Mouths From The Couch  |  19 hours ago
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