Doesn't the series of opt outs it has negotiated make this position quite obvious?

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"Our position is that we remain ready for talks, and (the company has) done nothing about that ...we are certain this position can be negotiated, " he said.

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While the focus was on Asomugha, Joseph (numbers above) and Ike Taylor quietly negotiated some strong contracts at that position.

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