E. James and J. Walker Show Up For Camp

[Bronco_Beerslug]

Finally, NFL football time!!!

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By BARRY WILNER, AP Football Writer 2 hours, 38 minutes ago

Shaun Alexander and Edgerrin James, two of the NFL's best running backs, have brightened their teams' outlooks, one by signing on the dotted line, one by simply showing up.

Alexander, who lost the league rushing title last season to Curtis Martin by a measly yard, signed a one-year deal Wednesday worth $6.32 million as the
Seattle Seahawks' franchise player. In return, the Seahawks agreed not to slap the restrictive franchise tag on him next season.

James, a two-time NFL rushing champ, reported on time to Colts camp even though he is unhappy about his contract situation.

Another contract complainer, Green Bay receiver Javon Walker, surprisingly appeared at the Packers' camp Wednesday. Walker, like James, is represented by Drew Rosenhaus and is looking for a new deal.

Alexander has his — at least through 2005.

"We're excited to have him in the fold," Seahawks president Tim Ruskell said in a statement on the team's Web site. "This is great for the team, and we look forward to seeing him practice on Friday."

Alexander comes off a franchise-record 1,696 yards rushing and 20 touchdowns. That yardage total irked him and he criticized Mike Holmgren after Seattle's season-ending win over Atlanta. He said he was "stabbed in the back" because the coach called a quarterback sneak that Alexander felt cost him the rushing crown. He later apologized for the remarks.

James, a three-time Pro Bowler, became a free agent in February. The Colts then placed the franchise tag on him, and in March, James signed a one-year deal worth slightly more than $8 million. Rosenhaus said James wants a long-term deal.

Instead of driving into the players' parking lot at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Ind., James sneaked into camp undetected for the second straight year. There were no actual sightings by the larger than usual media contingent.

"I know Edgerrin wants to have a good year for this team and for himself, as well," two-time MVP Peyton Manning said. "He was the best running back in the NFL last year and knowing the kind of athlete he is, I'm expecting the same thing this year."

Walker was not expected to report so soon after a public campaign for a new contract. In fact, Green Bay shareholders told Packers executives Wednesday not to give in to his demands.

At their annual meeting, at least a dozen shareholders told general manager Ted Thompson to hold the line on the wide receiver; the Packers are refusing to renegotiate his contract.

But a team official who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed to The Associated Press that Walker reported after the receiver was spotted at the Green Bay airport, where he told a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: "Tell everyone I'm coming in."
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[shakenbake]

Any chance this is a ploy by rosenhaus to have his players report, take the majority of snaps in training camp and then have them hold out at the begining of the year ?

[Bronco_Beerslug]

Originally Posted by shakenbake

Any chance this is a ploy by rosenhaus to have his players report, take the majority of snaps in training camp and then have them hold out at the begining of the year ?

It's just players being able to find someone that can do a little basic math for them.

"You mean it cost me thousands every day in fines I don't report and I lose
my salary"?

"What day does camp start again"?

[REB]

"You mean it cost me thousands every day in fines I don't report and I lose
my salary"?

"What day does camp start again"?





REB

1-2-3-!!!!!!!