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While most in the Jets' organization embraced the first-round selection of TE Dustin Keller, one who was notably annoyed — to put it mildly — was starting TE Chris Baker. Baker is entering the third year of a four-year, $6.6 million contract and has publicly stated his desire for a raise. The way we hear it, there's no realistic possibility of his demands being met. By drafting Keller and signing free agent Bubba Franks to a one-year deal, the Jets have effectively negated all leverage that Baker had in the situation. Despite improving his receiving totals in each of his six NFL seasons, Baker is viewed as nothing more than a solid, all-around tight end, not the stretch-the-seam variety in vogue throughout the league. Therefore, it's also unrealistic to think that Baker will be traded. His value isn't great enough to warrant another organization parting with a draft pick for a slightly above-average player who's already proved himself as a malcontent. Because of these factors, we hear that there's little reason to think that Baker would hold out in training camp, as he realizes he'd be fined and have little chance of receiving his ultimate objective — more money.
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