DDN Article on Day 1 with Interview of ZT

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(05-22-2019, 12:54 PM)Sled21 Wrote: Pollack came right out and stated why Westerman was not starting, people just don't want to hear it. Westerman is strong going north and south, but lacks lateral movement. I liked Westerman, but it is what it is, if he can't move sideways, he's never going to start.....
As for not being there, you never know, they may have valid reasons that they can't be there and have advised the coaching staff. Or maybe they are pouting. If it's A, all is good, if it's B, they'll probably lose any opportunity to start.

I think there's some other reasons like contract negotiations, injury bug and lack of incentives (as in they don't have any workout bonuses). I don' think Westerman has a workout bonus, while AJ & AD made 200k just showing up as an example.