http://blogs.buffalonews.com/billboard/201...nt-be-back.html
"Buffalo Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel says he's not returning to the team but stopped short of announcing his retirement. "
Right.
And instead of providing any insight, you stated what his neighbor should have done.
(Not that I'm providing any insight myself. I just like being an argumentative a-hole)
That bolded bit might be the difference.
Both the previous and would expect it (especially this time of year). But I'm hoping this is an indication that Gailey & Co. are less accepting of it.