Jackson and Dumervil shining at the right time
September, 30, 2009
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Posted by ESPN.com’s Bill Williamson
There are two players in the AFC West who are making themselves a lot of money with their early-season production.
Both San Diego wide receiver Vincent Jackson and Denver linebacker Elvis Dumervil are putting together huge contract years.
It is still unknown whether or not Jackson and Dumervill will be restricted for unrestricted free agents if they don’t sign extension with their respective teams before the start of the free agency. If there is an extension of the collective bargaining agreement between NFL team and players, both players are set to be unrestricted free agents. If not, both players will be restricted free agents. It is too early to tell if the CBA will be extended by the time free agency is set to start next winter. But there hasn’t been much progress.
Whether or not they are totally free, Jackson and Dumervil should command major interest, especially if they continue to put up big numbers.
Jackson is proving to be one of the best receivers in the NFL. He is second in the league with 317 yards receiving. He is a major deep threat. The Chargers, who also have to deal with pending free agents Shawne Merriman, Darren Sproles and Marcus McNeill, will surely try to re-sign Jackson.
Dumervil has six sacks as he transitions to becoming a linebacker (he previously was a defensive end) in Denver’s new 3-4 defense. Dumervil, a record-setting sack artist in college, is providing constant pressure. He had 26 sacks in his first three NFL seasons. But he is clearly taking his game to the next level. Pass rushers are one of the toughest commodities to find in the NFL. Dumervil will be coveted.
Quarterback Kyle Orton and receiver Brandon Marshall are also prospective free agents, so Denver, like San Diego, will have a decision to make. But it is clear both Jackson and Dumervil will be looking at big money if they continue their hot starts.
There are two players in the AFC West who are making themselves a lot of money with their early-season production.
Both San Diego wide receiver Vincent Jackson and Denver linebacker Elvis Dumervil are putting together huge contract years.
It is still unknown whether or not Jackson and Dumervill will be restricted for unrestricted free agents if they don’t sign extension with their respective teams before the start of the free agency. If there is an extension of the collective bargaining agreement between NFL team and players, both players are set to be unrestricted free agents. If not, both players will be restricted free agents. It is too early to tell if the CBA will be extended by the time free agency is set to start next winter. But there hasn’t been much progress.
Whether or not they are totally free, Jackson and Dumervil should command major interest, especially if they continue to put up big numbers.
Jackson is proving to be one of the best receivers in the NFL. He is second in the league with 317 yards receiving. He is a major deep threat. The Chargers, who also have to deal with pending free agents Shawne Merriman, Darren Sproles and Marcus McNeill, will surely try to re-sign Jackson.
Dumervil has six sacks as he transitions to becoming a linebacker (he previously was a defensive end) in Denver’s new 3-4 defense. Dumervil, a record-setting sack artist in college, is providing constant pressure. He had 26 sacks in his first three NFL seasons. But he is clearly taking his game to the next level. Pass rushers are one of the toughest commodities to find in the NFL. Dumervil will be coveted.
Quarterback Kyle Orton and receiver Brandon Marshall are also prospective free agents, so Denver, like San Diego, will have a decision to make. But it is clear both Jackson and Dumervil will be looking at big money if they continue their hot starts.
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