I have no issue with what he is doing.
It's not that often that a NFL player get the chance to look for a long term deal and decide where they want to play for the next 4/5 years.Id be looking at all the options available,who's offering what deal and which city I would like to live and bring up a young family.Id be going round looking asking for a higher price and seeing if anyone will bite while I evaluate my options.

Probably has nothing to do with money.
Should be looking for a starting job. This contract won't be earth shattering but he needs to find the situation that will get him to his next contract in the best shape. He also wouldn't want to sign long term.

Re: Victor Butler leaves Philly - No Contract offer
 

Exactly. I'm going to assume the people here who cry foul on what he is doing have never had to really "market themselves" for a job. If you take what you are given the first round, when will you ever progress or find something better?

Re: Victor Butler leaves Philly - No Contract offer
 

He and his agent clearly like to be wined and dined, and who wouldn't?!

I think it's smart for him to look at all the alternatives to avoid potentially committing to a multi-year offer that'd take him to a place where he wouldn't be happy longterm.

I hope he does sign with the Saints if the FO really feel like he's worth it, but I won't hold a grudge any which way he chooses.

Re: Victor Butler leaves Philly - No Contract offer
 

he will report to ota's 20 to 30 lbs over weight at this rate

Re: Victor Butler leaves Philly - No Contract offer
 

well he has opportunity here for sure

Re: Victor Butler leaves Philly - No Contract offer
 

And it never hurts to ask...

Re: Victor Butler leaves Philly - No Contract offer
 

Can't. blame a guy for exploring all of his options. He should have a real good idea of his market value and we should see a decision soon

Re: Victor Butler leaves Philly - No Contract offer
 

The guy has been in the league 4 years and looking for the first significant contract of his career. While there are other factors he needs to weigh, let's not kid ourselves... it's all about the money. For some reason, he's gotten some hype this offseason and obviously wants and should capitalize on it. For all of these teams, there's a starting job to be had. All are big cities and the only real dump is Cleveland where he's rumored to go to the most.

He's going to the highest bidder.

Re: Victor Butler No Contract signed: Saints Browns Eagles
 

Too bad...............I thought that Butler would fit in well here. But then again I thought Nnamdi would fit in here too. Bottom line.......wait and see who is willing to pay these guys more than the rest of their suitors.