The Oakland Raiders gave up a 2011 first-round pick to the New England Patriots this past weekend to get defensive end Richard Seymour(notes), but it doesn’t mean the guy is going to come play for them right away, it appears. According to NFL.com, Seymour wants a contract extension from the Raiders before he decides to come put on the pads in Oakland.
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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft addressed the Vince Wilfork contract situation Wednesday, according to the Boston Globe.
“Vince and I have a great relationship, we actually chatted at the golf tournament Monday,” he said. “We both understand that this is not personal in any way. This is just each side doing their business. One way or another, I’m sure things will get resolved.”
Kraft was then asked “how difficult is it for young players to realize that this is business and it’s not personal?”
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