Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:19 am EDT
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid isn't happy about it, but cornerback Asante Samuel(notes) has decided to skip at least some of the team's volunteer camp this week, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Eagles' well-compensated cornerback did not show up Monday as the team resumed the full-squad camp that started with four workouts last week. No direct statement was made by the team about Samuel's absence, and because this camp is voluntary, the Eagles cannot take any disciplinary action.
Although it is not unusual for NFL players to skip voluntary camps, it is typically something that is done by a player who is unhappy with his contract situation. Sheldon Brown(notes), the Eagles' other projected starter at cornerback, falls into that category. Brown is skipping the entire voluntary eight-day camp.
Samuel, who signed a six-year, $57.14 million deal as a free agent before last season, apparently wants to continue his off-season conditioning at his home in Florida. Given his contract, it is understandable that Reid would be disappointed in Samuel's decision to abandon the team's final scheduled workouts before training camp opens late next month, the Inquirer reported.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
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- keepin a job
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Post #5: I don’t like the patriots, but they know how to bring in talent and and run a football team. +super bowls
Post#6: Where does it say he is unhappy?
Post#8: If they made it mandatory, they would have to compensate the players
Post#12: typical bandwagon fan
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Go Birds
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Who’s your #1 WR this year? It can’t be the same guy that could not get opened with T.O. and Witten being doubled team?
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Joseph Y... your post is hilarious. That just wreaks of a Dallas fan being salty that his cowgirls continue to under-achieve and be a disappointment. As long as Romo is behind center, you have no chance beyond November!
FEAR THE STAR.... pssht, gimme a break. You need to fear that Philly defense who was #3 last year... who will be returning 10 starters and have an average age of 26! ...And dont start with the Dawkins stuff... I love the guy, but the Birds are notorious for letting guys go right before their decline.
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"been to the SB twice and got the Hell kicked out of you both times"
-04 SB, came down to the last drive of the 4th qtr, lost by 3 points, sucks....but if that is getting the hell kicked out of you what do you call the last game for Dallass?
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"(MCScabb overthrowing Curtis) cost you another SB appearance"
-he hit him in the hands.
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"You guys lost 75% of your defensive production to FA(Dawkins, Sheppard, Considine, and Thomas)"
-Considine?!?, Sheppard was not a starter last year, and Tra Thomas...offensive lineman...
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"Im just being objective"
"MCScabb"
"FilthyFowlz"
"FilthyTown"
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riiiiiiiiiiiiiight
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