He expressed to me that the community, the city, everything about the team was a very important part of his life. But you have to have two parties in this, and I made every effort to get something done with them.

I think the reason Shawn Barber is a Philadelphia Eagle comes down to coach [Andy] Reid and [defensive coordinator Jimmy] Johnson. As Shawn said, he wants to come home.

I'm fully optimistic that Randy and I can work through the night and come up with a comfortable [agreement].

The guy's a young, ascending Pro Bowl player, and it would be in the team's best interest to get a deal done as soon as possible. If they don't, then there are 31 other teams that will value what Cato does.

He fell in love with them and the city. I think they understand the value David brings and what he does.