The Facts:
Fitzgerald continues to say he wants to remain with the Cardinals. "I'm playing for the Cardinals so long as I possibly can," Fitzgerald said. He also said, "We're making progress" in the ongoing talks over a long-term contract and that (GM) "Rod Graves is working extremely hard, (HC) Ken Whisenhunt, everybody is doing their part to make this thing work."
Reported by the East Valley Tribune
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The Cardinals owe Fitzgerald $32 million over the next two years because of incentives the receiver reached. That's why the team wants to negotiate a long-term deal. On Friday, the agent for Alan Faneca blamed Fitzgerald's delay in re-doing his contract for costing the Cardinals a chance to land the offensive lineman. Fitzgerald understands the perception. "In every situation, somebody has got to be the villain. I guess I'm that guy now," he said before adding: But, he said, "In January, next year, when we're deep in the playoffs, this thing won't be an issue." Fitzgerald, asked if he thinks a deal will be finished, said, "I definitely hope so. ..." As
previously noted on this site, a deal will get done; it's just a matter of when.
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