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PFT PM: DeMaurice Smith talks collusion ruling and importance of NFLPA
Episode 2506
Published 5 months, 1 week ago
Description
Mike Florio talks to former NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith about his 14-year run with the union and his new book "Turf Wars".
0:30 - Smith on his new book, "Turf Wars: The Fight for the Soul of America's Game"
2:18 - Smith's "welcome to the NFL moment" and how he learned to balance the union's relationship with the league
12:00 - Smith on his reaction to ruling that NFL encouraged teams to collude regarding guaranteed contracts
15:50 - What was Smith's proudest accomplishment at NFLPA? What's a do-over he wish he could get?
23:20 - Advice for interim NFLPA executive director David White
25:50 - When will we see an 18-game season?