Shawn had multiple options but this was our choice. We wanted to do the same thing we did when he signed with them four years ago, only this year with the intention of not leaving.

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. [He has] a strong desire to stay in Indianapolis, but you need two to dance. They haven't approached us about doing a long-term deal.

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.

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.

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.

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