Walker wants new contract

[Philagape]

Wow, two Walker stories on the same day ....

Bills DT Walker seeks new contract
By JOHN WAWROW
AP Sports Writer
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Newly acquired defensive tackle Darwin Walker won't be reporting to the Buffalo Bills until he receives a contract extension.
Acquired in a trade in March that sent linebacker Takeo Spikes to Philadelphia, Walker on Thursday said he hasn't visited Buffalo yet and won't be reporting until a new deal is completed. Walker has two years left on his existing contract, but was attempting to negotiate a new deal with the Eagles.
Walker's agent, Albert Irby, said the Bills were aware of his client's contract status when they made the trade.
"Yes, he's under contract, and that contract was traded to Buffalo. But it was traded to Buffalo with the understanding that we wanted a new deal," Irby told The Associated Press. "They made the trade knowing that this had to happen."
Irby said he's had discussions with the Bills, and hopes an agreement can be reached prior to the start of training camp in late July.

[patmoran2006]

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LOL.

Oh dear.. Here comes the Walker heel-turn..
This front office just stumbles into one thing after another..

[DynaPaul]

Re: Walker wants new contract

Get your ass in here Walker!

[gr8slayer]

Re: Walker wants new contract

Here we go

He'll be in camp.

[camelcowboy]

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I'd normaly say screw you walker your under contract, but this guy unlike most NFL players actually owns a succesful buisness, he can afford to sit out. Get him under contract get him to camp.

[patmoran2006]

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Ya know.

Im TRULY, truly starting to become convinced that unless the money is overpowering (Dockery, Walker) that veterans simply do not want to come play for Buffalo.

That's one point, and here is another.. If what Irby (agent) is saying is true, why on God's green earth would Levy make this trade with no extension in place? And if he didn't know this would happen; he should. He's a National Football League general manager. Not a fan board message poster.

[gr8slayer]

Re: Walker wants new contract

Ya know.

Im TRULY, truly starting to become convinced that unless the money is overpowering (Dockery, Walker) that veterans simply do not want to come play for Buffalo.

That's one point, and here is another.. If what Irby (agent) is saying is true, why on God's green earth would Levy make this trade with no extension in place? And if he didn't know this would happen; he should. He's a National Football League general manager. Not a fan board message poster.

Veterans would prefer not to play for a losing team? No way.

[acehole]

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I would not want to be the team to give this guy his golden parachute. Let him prove it for a year...give him a one year raise and then he can walk..... or resign.

Wow, two Walker stories on the same day ....

Bills DT Walker seeks new contract
By JOHN WAWROW
AP Sports Writer
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Newly acquired defensive tackle Darwin Walker won't be reporting to the Buffalo Bills until he receives a contract extension.
Acquired in a trade in March that sent linebacker Takeo Spikes to Philadelphia, Walker on Thursday said he hasn't visited Buffalo yet and won't be reporting until a new deal is completed. Walker has two years left on his existing contract, but was attempting to negotiate a new deal with the Eagles.
Walker's agent, Albert Irby, said the Bills were aware of his client's contract status when they made the trade.
"Yes, he's under contract, and that contract was traded to Buffalo. But it was traded to Buffalo with the understanding that we wanted a new deal," Irby told The Associated Press. "They made the trade knowing that this had to happen."
Irby said he's had discussions with the Bills, and hopes an agreement can be reached prior to the start of training camp in late July.

[patmoran2006]

Re: Walker wants new contract

So let me get this straight.

We traded Takeo Spikes for a guy who's going to be the third or even fourth DT in our rotation; and he won't come to camp without an extension?

Good trade, Marv... This guy better be REAL GOOD.

BTW, I wonder what Schobel is thinking about these contract negotiations and new deals getting done and stuff? Yanno, the one guy on the line that actually DOES PRODUCE Consistently..

[patmoran2006]

Re: Walker wants new contract

Veterans would prefer not to play for a losing team? No way.

That's the best you can come up with?

Lots of teams, in fact, most teams lose.. The majority are still able to attact quality players.

The few teams that consistently are mediocre are usually because the front office of run poor and as a result they have a horrible time trying to attract players that will make a difference.

You're statement is just another EXCUSE. Just like the Donahoe theories two years later, the small market, CBA, revenue sharing, young quarterback, blahblahblah.

[bigbub2352]

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I can see were Darwin is coming from, but it is typical of the spoiled athletes today, give him a 2 yr EXT and dont make it a problem goin into camp we needs these youngs in here to develop with no Veteran side drama, gotta luv the NFL

[OpIv37]

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If Walker doesn't sign, our DL is EXACTLY the same as last year....

[HAMMER]

Re: Walker wants new contract

That's the best you can come up with?

Lots of teams, in fact, most teams lose.. The majority are still able to attact quality players.

The few teams that consistently are mediocre are usually because the front office of run poor and as a result they have a horrible time trying to attract players that will make a difference.

You're statement is just another EXCUSE. Just like the Donahoe theories two years later, the small market, CBA, revenue sharing, young quarterback, blahblahblah.

Two things;
* Let's wait and see what happens before we get our panties in a bunch.
* Please reread (edit) your posts before hitting submit. They are painful enough to read w/o all the grammatical errors.

[Philagape]

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Cleveland and San Francisco have done OK attracting free agents ... what's their combined record this century?

[BILLSROCK1212]

Re: Walker wants new contract

Cleveland and San Francisco have done OK attracting free agents ... what's their combined record this century?

San Francisco has made the playoffs a couple of times this century if I am not mistaken.