You mean "I love the Bears, and want to finish my career here, so I'm seeking a trade" doesn't make total sense to you? this points to another problem with the NFL salary system, which is it fosters a complete lack of team loyalty (on both sides of the equation) with owners constantly cutting vets to try to get cheaper production and players constantly chasing the next big paycheck Um...isn't that an overall problem with corporate America? I know my company goes through hiring freezes, cost cutting periods where people with high salaries are evaluated to determine if they're worth their paycheck, and if not, either laid off or moved to another area where they can earn the amount of money they're making. Meanwhile every employee in this place is always looking for either a raise or a new job that includes a raise. I'm not sure how any system prevents that from occuring. Players will always be overpaid or underpaid. Happens every time.