Maclin wants one-year deal, Eagles want multi-year contract

[snkdy]

From PFT (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/27/maclin-wants-one-year-deal-eagles-want-multi-year-contract/):

 

Among the various sticking points in the contract negotiations between the Eagles and receiver Jeremy Maclin is the length of the arrangement.

 

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Maclin wants a one-year deal.  He hopes to prove in that one year that he has fully recovered from a torn ACL that wiped out what would have been his contract year in Philly.

 

The Eagles wants a multi-year deal.  We’re told that it wouldn’t be, in essence, a one-year “prove it” deal, with a significant option bonus due in 2015.  Instead, it would be a legitimate multi-year contract.

Edited February 27, 2014 by 21isSuperman

[Bluefire4]

Pretty unusual situation.

[markabrown96]

He must not like what they are offering.

[Derakynn]

It is probably a reduced contract with the justification that they don't know if he will recover well, because they don't want to pay him what he is worth when healthy. He's taking the smart stance. I'd just go into FA if they won't do the one year. 

[COLTS449]

It's a weird situation, usual it's the opposite. He knows he can get big bucks if he has a strong season though.

[Indi Warrior]

Well that's backwards.

[Track Guy]

Well I like his confidence to produce for 2014. 

[UKColtfanHS]

Does he want just a one year contract with the eagles or does this apply to anywhere that wants to sign him as I think the colts signing him on a one year contract would be ideal

[esmort]

Haven't seen any numbers, but the Eagles must be low balling him.

[chad72]

After giving a ridiculous 5 yr. $25 mil. for Riley Cooper, I bet they put out some numbers for a healthy wideout out there and now, Maclin has something to compare his low balled offer to, and wants to take his chances.

 

I don't blame Maclin.

[NewColtsFan]

For what it's worth,  it's over.

 

Maclin has re-signed in Philly.

 

A one-year deal....

 

I heard an interview with him.....   if he shows he's healthy and playing at a high level,  the deal will be revisited -- perhaps even during the season.