Did Trent Williams Sign Marcus McNeill Out of San Diego?

July 30, 2010   ·   Jeremy Beckett   ·   Jump to comments


More bad news, Charger fans. Washington Redskins rookie left tackle Trent Williams signed a contract today.
No, that's not the bad part. The bad part, however, is that the contract was for six years and 60 million dollars. This is what a rookie first round tackle signs for nowadays? Apparently so.
Will Marcus McNeill see a similar deal in San Diego? Highly unlikely! Will he sign for less? Highly unlikely!
Let's compare the variables in McNeill's and Vincent Jackson's holdouts.
Marcus McNeill, 27 years old, All-Pro left tackle (Top Five in NFL.)
Vincent Jackson, 27 years old, Pro Bowl alternate (Top 10 in NFL.)
There were similar terms in holdout structures.
Jackson is seeking a deal similar to Miami wide receiver Brandon Marshall's deal—near 10 million dollars a year for five years.
McNeill seeks a deal similar to Jets' left tackle D'Brickshaw Ferguson, who signed this April for 60 million dollars over six years.
Each Charger dec...

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