Chargers Vincent Jackson prepared to sit out 2010 season

[Auggie]

espn.com / 8-28-10

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson said in an interview Friday on NFL Network that he will "absolutely" sit out the entire 2010 season if he does not get a long-term contract. "We're prepared for that," Jackson said in the interview. "The union comes and talks to us about the lockout possibly next year and I've been financially smart."

Jackson said he wants to return, but won't without what he thinks is the right compensation. Jackson is seeking a five-year contract worth $50 million, with $30 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton.

SNIP

"I trust my agents," he said. "They're doing all they can to handle that situation and I'm doing everything I can control as far as being the best receiver I can be by staying physically ready to go."

If Jackson doesn't sign by Sept. 4, he will miss at least six games and if he doesn't play in the final six games of the year, Jackson will not accrue a year toward free agency. In that case, if there is no lockout in 2011, he'll still be a restricted free agent when the 2010 season ends.

STORY: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5505801

Does anyone think they won't make an example of this guy?

[hughee99]

1. Can anyone recall someone sitting out a full year for a contract dispute

and then coming back to be as good as they were before? I can't recall this ever happening.