Trade For DeSean Jackson A Longshot
By Ben Nielsen
January 26, 2014; Honolulu, HI, USA; Team Sanders receiver DeSean Jackson of the Philadelphia Eagles (10) is defended by Team Rice cornerback Brandon Flowers of the Kansas City Chiefs (24) in the fourth quarter during the 2014 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium. Team Rice defeated Team Sanders 22-21. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
A trade for Philadelphia’s star wide receiver DeSean Jackson is likely a longshot for the Chiefs, according to the Kansas City Star’s Terez A. Paylor.
@JasonLaCanfora’s recent tweets about Jackson mirror what I’ve heard from a few places about #Chiefs’ chances of trading for him. Longshot.
— RIP Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) March 22, 2014
But just because the chances of trading for Jackson doesn’t mean there isn’t interest in acquiring him.
Now…if Jackson becomes a free agent? That’s a different story entirely, folks. #Chiefs
— RIP Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) March 22, 2014
Of course, it’s very possible the #Chiefs could get outbid for him or he wants to go somewhere else. Just saying that’s where KC stands now.
— RIP Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) March 22, 2014
The potential for Jackson to be cut may be more likely than traded. Think about how the Darrelle Revis situation went down. His cap number was too high to trade for and he wasn’t willing to restructure so as to force Tampa Bay’s hand. Jackson may be playing the same game. Should Jackson hit the free agent market the Chiefs could construct a contract that would fit the Chiefs’ cap situation. This is assuming the Chiefs could convince him to come to Kansas City, of course. What do you think, Addicts?