The players who were leaving the field decided to stay for one more play.
If those four players decided not to talk to the news media, that would be their business.
The players who are on the field should decide the game.
As the night came to an end, the players decided it was time to return to their hotel.
At the beginning of the game, the players decide how to win.
Several players will learn or decide soon about their status.
In a turn, a player can decide to play or not.
The player can decide how hard they work while on the job.
Often, the players may decide for themselves whether their health will allow them to continue.
"But there isn't much we can do at this point because the players decided to strike."