Chicago - Nathan Vasher is back..for now
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The Chicago Bears' Pro Bowl Cornerback returned Monday for the final week of team activities. Even though he's back, he's not thrilled, still looking for money. Nathan Vasher, a fourth-round pick in 2004, is halfway through a four-year contract that will pay him $425,000 this season, and he believes the Bears should come up with a financial framework that more accurately represents his standing as a rising player.
"There is room for exceptions in everything," Vasher said. "Given the facts, my situation is definitely an exception."
This whole ordeal goes against the Bears business means. Brian Urlacher didn't get a change when he had two years left on his contract. Vasher led the team with 8 interceptions in 2005 and now is one of three players unhappy with their standing. Running back Thomas Jones and linebacker Lance Briggs remain absent from OTAs but are expected to show up in training camp. Vasher said not reporting for camp on July 26 was never an option.
"You sign a contract, and you have to definitely honor it," he said. "I don't think there will be any talks about my situation and my contract and this and that. It will be all completely team."
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Tue 06/20/06, 10:37 pm EST
