Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cary Williams has failed to endear himself to the club's fan base by being absent from multiple voluntary team activities that were held over the past few weeks. Williams, who joined the Eagles this offseason after playing the past four years with the Baltimore Ravens, has missed OTAs for a variety of reasons, including his daugther's dance recital, dental work, construction on his house and his wedding. Williams joined "The Mike Missanelli Show" on 97.5 The Fanatic Philadelphia to address the absences. "Teams, organizations, the NFL itself hold players captive over the OTAs," he said. "They say it's not mandatory but it's mandatory, you know what I'm saying? If you want me to be there, if you want me to play football year-round, you don't want me to not have an offseason, you don't want me to have a personal life, let me know." Williams dismissed the notion the Eagles may be upset with his comments. "I really don't care. I told them what the situation was and we had a communication and that's what it was," he said. Williams, whose deal three-year deal with the Eagles is worth $17.5 million -- $10.5 million guaranteed, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter -- says family is a priority for him. "What kills me is people talk about how much money I make," Williams said. "Like that's still gonna take away from me wanting to be a great dad and a good family man. I have no off days during the season. I hope y'all understand that; there's no off days. I can't come to work and say, 'Oh, my head hurts. I can't make it today' because my job requires much more than that." Source: ESPN.com
You just signed a contract with a new team, that has a new coach, new system, etc. You are supposed to be a veteran leader during this transition. He didn't miss any OTAs with the Ravens. I really hope this is not a case of a player getting the big contract he wanted and then coasting. Not a good start in Philly.
This guy is a jackbutt. Amazing how many things he scheduled during the ota's. People defending him are calling other who don't buttholes because he choose his daughter's recital over practice. Well dopes it wasnt the dance it was all the other crap he scheduled. If this guy doesnt play well he will be buried and he deserves it.
Oh and i love how he whined about getting no days of during the year. Ummm dipcrap you get six months off every freaking year.