09.08.09 YEAH, ABOUT THAT RICHARD SEYMOUR TRADE…

Patriots defensive end Richard Seymour was traded to the Raiders last week for that team’s 2011 first round draft pick, but still hasn’t reported to his new team. Because the Raiders suck. Actually, because Seymour wants more money:

“We have attempted to make a deal,’’ Cable told Bay Area reporters yesterday. “There are some issues still between him and the Patriots that are being worked out [and we’re] hoping that will be resolved as quickly as possible.’’

Patriots vice president of media relations Stacey James said last night he was unaware of any issues relating to the trade.

Cable relayed that he has spoken to Seymour and that Seymour told him he wants to play for the Raiders. via.

Technically, the trade isn’t officially final untl Seymour passes a physical. And I’m sure Raiders owner Al Davis performs those physicals himself. He’s a hands-on kind of guy. It saves him a lot of money, too. On trannies. Not doctors. I should have been more specific there.