Seahawks star tackle Walter Jones used to make a living under the franchise tag.

Jones told us on Friday that he hated being the franchise player at first, but then realized it was a favorable situation.

Jones said, "Your initial reaction is to hold out.  You don't really know how to approach the situation.  You view it as disrespect.  But then you realize what you are getting paid.  And you realize you don't have to go to training camp, and you won't get fined for missing it.   The business side steps in.  There is a time to work out business.  And that's the off-season.  But when it comes down to playing football, you go play.  And you don't want to lose that money!"

The future Hall of Famer believes that guys like Lance Briggs and Asante Samuel will end up playing for the Bears and Patriots. 

And Jones said he never worried about getting hurt while playing under the one-year deal.