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Just as Samuel did, just as Harrison publically recommended, Seymour can choose not to report. That is one of his options.
Apparently, you don't think that players/workers should have options. Apparently, you think (as some in Oakland) that teams can trade you and you should report the next day in Oakland. After all, many in Oakland and in the national media are reporting that Seymour missed practice today. Guess what, he isn't a raider yet. And, there are ZERO consequences of him not showing up for 5 days after getting a formal letter, which he probably got today if such papers can legally be served on a holiday.
In any case, under the CBA, a player can choose not to report.
I certainly understand that some owners and some fans think that players like Seymour get paid enough that they should go wherever they're told to go and do whatever they are told to do. Thankfully for the players, there is a CBA.
that's well-said. as i understand it (and please correct me if i am wrong) the CBA gives him the choice of playing for his $3.7 mill in a place he'd rather not play (can anyone blame him for not wanting to play in that hellhole?) or of forgoing said ducats and losing a year towards his FA eligibility. I understand his emotions at this point, but the CBA is also wise to allow for that five-day cooling off period wherein Richard can weigh the trade off he would be making.