Jackson indicated earlier in the offseason that after making the Pro Bowl in his second NFL season at both wideout and punt returner, he would like to see his contract adjusted. The Eagles have indicated they would like to do that, but that the peculiar rules governing the expiring collective bargaining agreement make it very difficult right now. Jackson could make only 30 percent more than the $385,000 he made last season. The Eagles could give him a lump-sum signing bonus, but would have no way to retrieve any of that money if Jackson did something off the field that compromised his effectiveness – like, say, Vick did in Atlanta or Plaxico Burress did in New York.
In a WIP (610-AM) appearance yesterday with Howard Eskin and Ike Reese, Jackson wasn’t asked directly about the 30 percent rule, but he said he and Eagles coach Andy Reid “are on the same page.”
Asked more specifically last night about how a reworking would get done, Jackson indicated he understood the difficulty, and perhaps isn’t counting on a significant adjustment this offseason.
“The 30 percent rule, it is what it is,” he said, adding that he hopes a new collective bargaining agreement will create a more favorable atmosphere. “I’m a patient guy. I’m going to sit back and patiently wait. I know my time will come, sooner or later.”
Jackson said he wasn’t planning to miss any OTAs or anything to dramatize his plight.
“You’ve got my word, I’ll be here,” he said.
Jackson is planning a gala to kick off his foundation, May 14 at the Center City Westin Hotel. His football camp will be held at Moorestown (N.J.) High from June 28 to July 2. For info, go to www.foundation10.com.
Jackson said his father, Bill, who died last June at 65, only months after being diagnosed, “motivated me and pushed me to a level where no one ever pushed me before . . . without him doing all the things he did for me, I wouldn’t be where I am.”
-philly.com
This is great news too, D Jack wants to stay here and enjoy it here. Sucks with the CBA though but a lot of ppl are having these problems. I just hope that after this the Eagles can lock him up for a good 5-10 years.
This kid reminds me best of this image right here.. 
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