Several Veterans Won’t Skip Mini-Camp…

We’re hearing that guys like Chicago’s Brian Urlacher, New Orleans’ Marques Colston and Cincy’s T.J. Houshmandzadeh, and even Miami’s Jason Taylor and Arizona’s Anquan Boldin and Edgerrin James will not skip upcoming mandatory mini-camps in June.

This is a tell-tale sign that this “voluntary” off-season stuff doesn’t hold much weight with some guys.

It’ll be interesting to see if Cleveland’s Kellen Winslow shows up in Cleveland as well. We believe he will.

Urlacher, Winslow & Graham Miss Practice…

Bears LB Brian Urlacher, Browns TE Kellen Winslow and Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham are all missing mini-camp practices for their respective teams due to contract demands.

Urlacher insists that’s not why he’s a no-show, but he also claims he’s in tip-top shape, so why else wouldn’t he at least be present?

Winslow wants more money, and will likely get it. Graham wants more money, and probably won’t get it.

We’re not worried about the fantasy value of these guys being affected due to their decisions to miss mini-camp workouts.

Bears Offer Urlacher One-Year Deal…

The Chicago Bears have offered LB Brian Urlacher a one-year contract extension through 2012, including $5 million up front and an extra $1 million added on to each year of his current deal.

If he turns this down, he’s just unreasonable. The Bears have been nothing but understanding and classy in handling Urlacher’s situation, and he should do the same and honor their offer, especially since they could just tell him to shut up and play.