This does not look good for Bunkley being able to help out this year. What I'm to understand is that the Eagles want him to sign a 6 year deal and he only wants to sign a 5. He wants to be able to test FA sooner.
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By Bob Brookover
Inquirer Staff Writer
If recent history repeats itself, this is an ominous situation for Bunkley and the Eagles, who had hoped to receive a major contribution from their first-round pick this season. Defensive coordinator Jim Johnson addressed the rookie's absence after the team's morning practice, saying that Bunkley has already missed a lot.
Since 2001, there have been 11 rookie defensive tackles that were unsigned and missed time in training camp. In the majority of those cases, the players struggled during their first seasons; in many cases, the players continued to struggle beyond their first year.
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