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Losman wants to leave Buffalo
John Wawrow
The Associated Press
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(January 5, 2008) — BUFFALO — Bills quarterback J.P Losman wants out of Buffalo, unhappy with how he lost his starting job to rookie Trent Edwards this past season.
Losman's agent, Gary Wichard, told The Associated Press on Friday that his client would prefer being traded, but added Losman would play out the final that year of his contract if necessary. Wichard said he has not yet spoken to the Bills because the team is seeking a new general manager after Marv Levy stepped down earlier this week.
Whether the Bills choose to keep Losman, Wichard said he didn't see any chance of Losman remaining with the team after next season.
"That ship has sailed, my friend, and J.P. is done playing at the Tundra Line" Wichard said. "Hopefully, they do something this year. And if not, we'll just walk away after next year."
Wichard said he spoke out now because he knew how unhappy his client is. He said he and Losman didn't want to air their views during the season so not to cause a distraction to the team.
Losman declined numerous interview requests over the final weeks of the season, and also after Bills players cleaned out their lockers Monday after a 7-9 finish, in which Buffalo missed the playoffs for a franchise record eighth consecutive season.
"I give him credit for handling this thing the way he has," Wichard said. "But at the end, he said, 'I'm out of here.'"
The Bills were not immediately available for comment.
Bills owner Ralph Wilson has previously said the team has not made a decision on Losman's future and didn't rule out the possibility of the player returning for one more year.
Noting the number of starters hurt this season, Wilson told The AP last month that it might be important for the Bills to keep two experienced players.
The Bills, however, are high on Edwards, the third-round draft pick out of Stanford.
John Wawrow
The Associated Press
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(January 5, 2008) — BUFFALO — Bills quarterback J.P Losman wants out of Buffalo, unhappy with how he lost his starting job to rookie Trent Edwards this past season.
Losman's agent, Gary Wichard, told The Associated Press on Friday that his client would prefer being traded, but added Losman would play out the final that year of his contract if necessary. Wichard said he has not yet spoken to the Bills because the team is seeking a new general manager after Marv Levy stepped down earlier this week.
Whether the Bills choose to keep Losman, Wichard said he didn't see any chance of Losman remaining with the team after next season.
"That ship has sailed, my friend, and J.P. is done playing at the Tundra Line" Wichard said. "Hopefully, they do something this year. And if not, we'll just walk away after next year."
Wichard said he spoke out now because he knew how unhappy his client is. He said he and Losman didn't want to air their views during the season so not to cause a distraction to the team.
Losman declined numerous interview requests over the final weeks of the season, and also after Bills players cleaned out their lockers Monday after a 7-9 finish, in which Buffalo missed the playoffs for a franchise record eighth consecutive season.
"I give him credit for handling this thing the way he has," Wichard said. "But at the end, he said, 'I'm out of here.'"
The Bills were not immediately available for comment.
Bills owner Ralph Wilson has previously said the team has not made a decision on Losman's future and didn't rule out the possibility of the player returning for one more year.
Noting the number of starters hurt this season, Wilson told The AP last month that it might be important for the Bills to keep two experienced players.
The Bills, however, are high on Edwards, the third-round draft pick out of Stanford.