1.) Most people are rating this trade based upon it being the Patriots and the Raiders. Anyone who takes the time to think about it in a rational, objective manner, sees the inherent issues in the trade. Some still favor it, and others don't. The key point is that all it takes is a moment of rational thought to see the potential negatives of this deal. Unfortunately, far too many people are like the current idiot caller on the radio, who's citing Seymour's never having double digit sacks as some proof that he's "one of the most overrated Patriots players ever". The willingness to blindly follow BB and to just chuck former players on to the trash pile the moment they're no longer a part of the team is simply something I refuse to participate in.
2.) Nobody I've seen who is worth reading or listening to has suggested, for even a moment, that this deal doesn't hurt the Patriots this season.
3.) Your comment about motivations is wrong, and I'll leave it at that.