When Richard Seymour played for the Pats there was always the concern that they could not sign him to a long term contract after the 2009 season. They traded him to the Oakland Raiders shortly before the start of the season.
He was reluctant to go to Oakland, but reported a few days late. The Raiders were unable to work a long term deal so he played the 2010 season for $12.4 million. They finally gave him a two year, $3o million contract through 2012. That means he has a potential to make over $30 million through his time in Oakland, in addition to the money he made in 2009.
Mnay players talk about getting a Super Bowl ring. He has three from his time with the Pats. It's also important to make money while you still have a career. Seymour did both. The only problem for him is that he plays in Oakland which has rabid fans, but an owner who is a control freak.
When Seymour looks back on his career he can say he won three championships, made a lot of money and finished his carer with a big contract on a lousy team.
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