Summary
Say what you will about Al Davis, he has a sense of history and a soft spot for history makers.
So he probably knew that at 42, Jerry Rice had lost most of what makes him the best receiver in NFL history. But he wasn't about to release him, talking to at least five teams about trading for Rice, who was mouldering with Davis' Raiders.See the full content of this document
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When Is Right Time for Stars to Retire?
"We accepted the trade out of respect for Jerry," Davis said after he finally got Seattle to take Rice for a conditional seventh- round draft pick. "We wanted to accommodate Jerry. This is best for him and best for this team."
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