Eagles star Lane Johnson sounds off on NFLPA controversy: ‘It’s a s— show, it’s been that way’
Philadelphia – The NFL Players Association is not in a good place right now, and that says it.
The controversy surrounds the union which represents the players, starting with the Disigntions of President JC Tretter And Executive director Lloyd Howell. The resignations came after the surveys on Howell concerning previous proceedings, conflicts of interest and questionable expenditure practices – and Tretter emerging as a candidate to replace him.
Essentially, the union which represents the players does not have a leader. And anterior leadership is marked in scandal and controversy.
“It’s a shitty show, I guess,” said Eagles Right Tackle and All-Pro Lane Johnson, who enters his 13th League season. “It was like that. People know it. I know.”
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The NFL has a collective agreement with six more years attached to the agreement signed in 2020, but the owners have a significant above on players at this stage. The players do not have an executive director after the resignation of Howell, nor a president.
With The owners put pressure for a calendar of 18 games – And many other changes – in the near future, they can present their case as the more stable group of the two in the constant balance of powers.
“I mean, yes, you can call it like that. It’s a mess,” said the left -wack of the Eagles, Jordan Mailata, the representative of the Philadelphia players. “But we have the right people in place right now – right away. The main objective is all about players, right? We need more people at the moment to do this job and refocus so that players feel supported. “”
Without leadership in place, the owners of the NFL can rush to the negotiating table to set up a new RADC recovery for the 2031 season and beyond – which is considerably in their favor.
Of course, it all starts and ends with the players who care about the political side of the NFL. This is where Mailata comes into play.
“I think I have to do a better education work as a players’ representative,” said Malata. “The guys may not know a few things about the advantages or what is happening in the news until they hear about it to the news. I think I have to do a better communication job, to give them a warning.
“It’s not about them. Yes, they should be interested, but there is a reason why I am a player representative. I should do a better job to get involved with guys.”
Saquon Barkley is one of the best NFL players. First Team All-Pro, Rusher of 2,000 yards and title offensive player of the year, Barkley admitted that he did not know much about what is happening concerning the controversy of the NFLPA. He pays attention now.
“Unfortunately, I should follow this much more,” said Barkley. “I’m just focused on many other things right now. But it’s the beauty of the training camp. It is definitely the conversation that will arrive at the lunch table.”
The NFLPA faces a darkened future, but its darkest days seem to be in the past. They only have to resist the storm.
Johnson has long been. He calls him as if he sees it.
“I hope it improves,” said Johnson. “I think [players] Will care more when they are heard their voices. Right now, I think we have the weakest union in sport. “”
