If you’re a player who bought into the idea that the NFL is colluding against giving Lamar Jackson a fully guaranteed contract, life could feel a little powerless right now.
True or not, there are these seismic moments in the yearly NFL cycle that must make someone feel truly whittled down, completely aware of the breadth and scope of the corporate behemoth they exist within.
And while there is no clear solution, don’t forget that just a week ago, the NFL Players Association dropped into the hands of players and media a powerful tool: a brutally honest survey about the working conditions in the league, which helped peel back the curtain on the idea that every professional football player wakes up each morning and walks into a spa day at Palazzo Fiuggi. It’s not exactly a blowtorch in capable hands, but it’s more than a slingshot.
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