Judging from what he said during his time with the media yesterday, I don't think he particularly wants to be here.  Kind of paraphrasing what he said...

Quote:"During my 4 years here I learned a lot about this franchise and understand it's a business."

He never really talks about the city, his teammates or a desire to stay here.  That was more-or-less his standard answer to questions about his future.  I think he wants to test free agency and will go to the highest bidder (and I don't blame him).

I do think that the team should avoid tagging him and should come to terms with him.  Sure using the tag on him will ensure that he's here for next season, but it doesn't "lock him up" for the future.  Regardless of what some people think, you don't let a player like him go.

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