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http://www.projo.com/patriots/content/sp_fbn_pats08_07-08-07_LV6A79L.3155b9a.html
Really nothing new here, but the deadline is getting closer, and closer, and they're still not talking.The start of training camp is 19 days away, but there’s another date on the calendar that’s even closer for the New England Patriots and cornerback Asante Samuel: July 16. . .....
“The clock is ticking and we’re hoping we can get back to the drawing board, if you will, but nothing’s happened yet,” agent Jay Bianco said this week. “There’s been phone messages to see if we can open dialogue.”
Bianco’s partner, Alonzo Shavers, has been in contact with the Patriots’ brass in recent weeks, trying to reopen the lines of communication. Bianco noted that many of the team officials have been on vacation recently, which prevented the sides from getting to the bargaining table. . ....
According to Bianco, there has been no further discussion between the agents and Samuel since the player said that he would hold out. Now, the 26-year-old Florida native is waiting for the deal to get done, Bianco said. . ....