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OverwatchTactic t1_jc7oeil wrote

Reply to comment by MidnightEarl in [Adam Schefter] Chargers’ RB Austin Ekeler is requesting permission to speak with other teams about a potential trade after preliminary talks with the team aimed at a contract extension did not progress, his agent Cameron Weiss told ESPN. by wrestlebuffet

The GM's best interest is the team. The player's best interest is himself.

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MidnightEarl t1_jc7pk36 wrote

I understand and agree. But why would a player request to speak to other teams? Wouldn’t the GM do that?

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OverwatchTactic t1_jc7x75z wrote

Same reason I just described. Although both need to agree, their interests are not aligned.

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