In addition, said Lamont Smith, Emanuel's agent, Emanuel's contract includes liberal incentive clauses.

One member who may join the group is Lamont Smith, one of the most powerful black agents in sports, who represents Detroit running back Barry Sanders.

Lamont Smith, a Denver lawyer who represents Emanuel, said he talked Sunday with George Young, the Giants' general manager.

The agreement was reached after a series of telephone calls during the day between Harry Hulmes, the Giants' assistant general manager, and Lamont Smith of Denver, Jackson's agent.

"I think Fox was a major part of our negotiations," said Lamont Smith, Sanders's agent.

Hasty's lawyer, Lamont Smith of Denver, said he signed a two-year deal "worth almost $2 million a year."

McGhee's agent, Lamont Smith, said tonight that he and the Giants had agreed on the length and value of McGhee's contract.

Neither Jackson nor his agent, Lamont Smith, could be reached for comment today.

On Wednesday, his agent, Lamont Smith, agreed on a three-year contract with the Giants worth about $1.2 million.

The two cooks charged with smuggling drugs to Rikers prisoners are Felix Robinson, 49, of the Bronx, and Lamont Smith, 52, of Brooklyn.