Sizing Up The Franchise Label: Did The Oakland Raiders Do The Right Thing?

For a moment, pretend you're about to touch the free agency market. You've had some great years; you have talent; and you have the possibility of going wherever the money will lead you.

Then you get a call and your agent tells you, you've been locked down for another season.

What sort of thoughts run through your mind? Is life unfair? It's just business? Or do you feel like you're being held hostage in the NFL?

A lot of those thoughts depend on your point of view and your mindset.

First things first.

Richard Seymour came to Oakland last year, shortly before the first game and after the initial shock wore off, Seymour had a decent season with the
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