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PFT PM: DeMaurice Smith talks collusion ruling and importance of NFLPA
Episode 2506

PFT PM: DeMaurice Smith talks collusion ruling and importance of NFLPA

PFT Live with Mike Florio · Mike Florio

August 7, 202531m 42s

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Show Notes

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?

 


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