Saturday, March 01, 2008

DMN Blog: Hamlin 'looking forward' to long-term deal

by Tim MacMahon

We've got a couple Pro Bowlers at the American Airlines Center for tonight's Kings-Mavericks game. T.O. and Ken Hamlin are sitting in the second row.

I chatted with Hamlin, who got the franchise tag, for a couple minutes at halftime. He said he wants to get a long-term deal done with the Cowboys, but he isn't sure one will get done in the near future.

"I look at it as, I'm waiting my turn," said Hamlin, who is fresh off his first Pro Bowl appearance. "There are some things that are going on, but we're going to see what happens. I don't know for sure.

"I want a long-term deal. I'm definitely looking forward to it. We'll see what happens."

Didn't get a chance to chat with T.O., who had his cellphone glued to his ear. Will try to talk to him about the possibility of a contract extension later.