Just Say No

Richard Seymour was traded from the Patriots on Sunday to the Raiders for a first round pick in 2011. Or so we thought. It's almost Wednesday now and Seymour still isn't walking through that door. Raiders say he's working things out for a long-term contract, I say he's politely telling the Pats he'll do whatever necessary to stay.

While it is doubtful (read: impossible) Seymour will remain a Patriot, he is acting accordingly. The Raiders need help on the D-line and who better than someone with three Super Bowl victories and five Pro Bowl appearances. With these credentials comes a price. Seymour's got one year left on his contract and wisely wants some stability before fording the rivers and losing oxen on the trek out west.

Also, in the case of a certain Ohio State QB, just say no to speaking. Terrelle Pryor spoke after Saturday's win, explaining why he wrote "Mike Vick" on his eye black. As much as Pryor sucked in the game itself, the press conference was equally disastrous.
Disclaimer: If you are involved with Public Relations in any way, look away now. Here's what Mr. Pryor had to say,

"Not everybody's the perfect person in the world. I mean everyone kills people, murders people, steals from you, steals from me, whatever. I think that people need a second chance, and I've always looked up to Mike Vick, and I always will."

Needless to say, the Buckeyes may reconsider letting Pryor speak to the media without someone around to watch what he says. For now, just another great quote from a college athlete. Makes you wonder how much stock they put in the student part of student-athlete.