Childress: No extension looming for Birk

Vikings War Cry found this 4/3/2008 on ww3.startribune.com [flag]

PALM BEACH, FLA. — Coach Brad Childress confirmed the Vikings have no plans to extend the contract of C Matt Birk, explaining that he prefers to see how Birk plays in 2008 before determining whether the Vikings want to retain him. Birk was informed of that decision earlier this offseason. In response, he said last month that he would [...] [link]

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No Contract For Matty Birk
Published 4/3/2008 by Anthony Hall at Vikings War Cry
... However, although Birk is seemingly attempting to apply some pressure on the Vikings front office to begin extension talks, Spielman and Chilly are standing firm in their belief that Birk’s performance in the 2008 season should determine his future with the team. I’ve had my fair share of beefs with Chilly during his first two seasons in Minnesota, but in this case, The ‘Stache is on-target: ...

Vikings Wait For Birk Extension
Published 4/3/2008 by Patrick Dorsey at The NFL Source
... The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that Vikings coach Brad Childress plans to watch center Matt Birk play this season before giving him a new contract. Birk is angry and will skip voluntary workouts, as he’s a free agent after this season and feels that he’s done enough to warrant a new deal. ...

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