Richard Seymour has finally spoken about his feelings following a trade to the Raiders. "First of all, I was blindsided by this whole event," Seymour told the Boston Herald. "When you get blindsided, you should take a moment to gather your thoughts. I have a lot of personal issues more pressing than football." Seymour plans to play for the Raiders on Monday night against the Chargers, and admitted to the Herald that he actually grew up a fan of Oakland. "There are a lot of different emotions," Seymour added. "Football was not my main concern at that point. I have had discussions with the Raiders... I'm excited and happy with the way they're looking at me."