DeMaurice Smith: Exec Director of NFLPA Speaks on League, Goodell & Guaranteed Contracts | The Pivot
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With the NFL being one of the most premiere sports leagues and a lucrative form of entertainment to people all over the world, but to many, it is still considered a job, especially the men who play the game.
Today in a special edition of The Pivot, Ryan, Channing and Fred sit down with the man who is at the helm of the NFL's Player Union- DeMaurice Smith for an in-depth conversation covering the state of the union, player's contracts, injury clauses and the relationship with owners and the commissioner Roger Goodell.
Ryan starts the conversation going back to working as player rep before the lock out in 2011 and how the league has changed from then and continues to evolve every year. De talks about how he got involved as the head of the union and his passion behind his purpose and explains why he is often seen as an adversarial figure between the players and the owners and league.
Fred and Channing ask a lot of questions around injury clauses after what we saw happen with Damar Hamlin a few weeks ago as well as guaranteed contracts around quarterbacks and specifically ask about Lamar Jackson and what the future looks like for him as well as learn why it takes a unified front to go against a multi-billon dollar business.
Although this is episode is out of our the range of our normal shows, we hoped to share a breakdown from a business perspective and we worked to guide the conversation to provide viewers with a glimpse into the inner workings of the layered relationship between the National Football League the 32 owners and the men who play the game.
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Can't lie wasn't expecting him to be that truthful and transparent. Great interview once again fellas. 💯💯💯💯💯💯
Totally agree....
If he dies (HOPEFULLY NOT)....yo.......
Then you have never listen to him before. The NFL bosses hate him for a reason.
I work for the government and I'm a senior Representative for our Union this interview has taught me more in 1 hour than I have learned in 6 years of being a Rep. And I don't think you guys realize how important this interview will be not only to the players but anyone looking to start a Union. Amazing job guys you are becoming cultural Icons.
Fuck unions
Open..... Honest... Engaging.... Enlightening.... Transparent.... Thought provoking.... One of the best interviews to date. Great man and will definitely be missed by all in the players association.
If enough players listen, then this episode has the power to change the league forever.
If they have the balls to sacrifice to get what they want
If they could just get the top ten quarterbacks to agree that would change things.
Nah fr
This is why the owners and Gruden were talking like they did behind his back. Whenever one of us are one of the smartest in the room, they try to destroy them. It's time for those of us with money abc influence to recognize and own our power. We ooze intellect, ingenuity, creativity, style and influence. It's so second nature to us that we give away the secret sauce for free. Stop doing it. And players stop the hatred and jealousy, its about leaving the state of things better than where you found it. The more i learn about the league, the more I hate it. Nothing is unbeatable, throw rocks until you can shoot missiles. ..
Right... they cant stand when we can use or heads without putting a helmet on
This tho. 🖤 ✊🏾
I wonder how many rappers a getting paid by Gucci or Louis Vuitton? 🤔🤔🤔
Amen
Expertly stated
DeMaurice Smith has changed my perspective of him in one interview.
Because he can talk like a politician? He hasn't done shit for these guys but lower practices that may be part of the soft tissue injury plagues.
From what to what?
@@ChampaBayBeast yeah he doesn’t do anything but make sure they have and maintain the CBA. Yea that’s nothing. The NFL is an unregulated nonprofit organization. You are stupid in the worst way and ignorant.
@@ChampaBayBeastlol yea ok buddy
@@ChampaBayBeast ok
Ryan, Channing, & Fred have hit these last few interviews on the money. learned a lot from this as well as the Kwame Brown interview. Keep up the good fight ! Wish nothing but continued success for the Pivot in this space. Being able to learn while also being entertained is a great feeling that these interviews provide.
What did you learn from kwame brown?
Never knew this man or that this role existed, but thank God he’s there!!! I learned so much from him. He is actually out there protecting players who literally risk their lives for the entertainment and for the wealth of others! I hope his successor has the ethics and integrity of this very, very admirable man. Thank you, Team Pivot for being such a resource for someone like me who knows zero about sports. Through you, I learn so much.
Wow, one of the most profound interviews that I’ve heard in quite some time. Great job, guys!!
This interview is what leadership looks like. Magnificent work.
This interview is one of my favorites, very insightful and a deeper view into the NFL. We all get to see the games, practices, interview is but rarely deeper views. I love the Pivot! ✊🏾 We need this
I love this Podcast because it's things that us fans don't see or understand what happens behind the scene And it gives me a higher respect for NFL players thanks again guys great Podcast
This will go down as your top 5 interview thus far. DSmith is arguably one of the most resilient minds and I hope the NFL players appreciate his work. As a union guy, I heard him loud and clear. The questions were extremely thoughtful. His answers were brutally honest and stood on integrity. Trust but verify. Great interview guys. It was moving. It went behind the curtains and now I understand why DSmith throws rocks against tanks. Love it!!! Great Job fellas. Great Job!!!
Wow! This is why I rock with the Pivot. In depth conversations and dialogue.
"Looking serious doesn't make you in shape ninja"..Channing cold blooded 🤣🤣🤣
I thought I was the only one that caught that "ninja" at the end. I was lmao.
What’s the time stamp
@@rodneyhoward8423 watch the video
Channing crazy 😆
We need a part 2 of this podcast. Love hearing bout the game and what happens behind closed doors away from the actual game.
The nfl does a good job of painting him in a different and bad light, it turns out he is a very smart and very likeable guy. He’s got a fan in me now!
He's a liberal pos
The NFL never made me think he was dumb and unlikable. What did they do to make you think so?
From a LABOR perspective, I'm really enjoying this episode!
Great guest Pivot!
Freaky Fred, RC, and Chan, y'all are really onto something with the Pivot! This is the only way I want to watch or listen to athletes interviews from now on. So many amazing stories and always shining light onto situations that the media has given their own directive. Keep these coming please!
This was a good episode! Loved how he came at the owners from just an ethics stand point. The Super Bowl trophy was a gem. Happens all the time and nobody notices or questions.
@The Esquire of Sports ® oh I’ve always noticed how shady they are with a ton of things. It was great that he brought that to the players mind that you guys work so hard why is the owner the person who gets the trophy first. RC even said I never thought of that. Those owners have no rules to follow. I’ve said for years, if ALL the players said we retire, and head to a lesser league. The XFL or something, those owners would give whatever they are asking for! More minority coaches, more health care, whatever. They just have to do it all together. It’s like if all of Walmart’s product just left the store! The players are the product, the tv deals are signed by the owners but bc of the players!
Thankyou for inspiring me to do better. Peace from NEW ZEALAND
Powerful and important conversation. Our opinions about various things are limited by the perspectives we have when he hear only one side. Glad that the Pivot had this other side conversation. I always leave this podcast wanting more! Thank you Ryan, Channing and Freddie T💗 love you guys.
Y'all need more ppl who knows the business to explain it
This is what you call stepping outside of the box and comfort zone. Amazing interview from top to bottom. The questions that were asked to the answers and acceptance from every individual in the interview makes you realize that conversations can easily provoke change. I feel like all parties gained a lot from this interview. I hated to see it end.
I was blown away how engaging, candid and transparent this interview was. You don't get the opportunity to hear DeMaurice Smith in a casual setting, but it was a refreshingly informative and necessary conversation. Great job again fellas.
Great interview! Mr. Smith changed my whole perception of him in this interview just by giving his side of the story. I hope he stays in the role he’s in for years to come.
Please do a part 2! What a show I learn so much on this show.
I’m leaning SOOO MUCH! Thanks Demarice! I hope the sports show talk about this next week!
probably not unfortunately
He makes so much sense
Ayo, this was Lowkey fire. You have to listen but it puts so much of the league into perspective.
Interviews like this are why I tell the youth to play baseball. So much power in this interview, and show in general. Forever grateful 🙏🏾
The PIVOT has done it again 👏🏽! Another great interview. I was on the fence with my opinion of De Smith based on some media accounts. To have the guys ask deep questions and hear Mr. Smiths responses showed me he's for the players. Doesn't mean he's always right but he has their interests at heart. And definitely understands the owners only care for themselves and the billions they split every year.
Freddy T rocking that East Side Golf hat and polo…👍🏾
There is power in the factory, there is power in the land. There is power in the union!
This episode is awesome! Glad the Pivot has the courage to speak the truth.
Interviews like this definitely bring things into perspective as a fan. For me I won't be so hard on a player Knowing that there's so much more going on behind the scenes. What we need is for the ones who are the face of the league, the top understand that power . And like Channing said they may be able to replace The average players. But when it comes to the face of the not so easy The average players. But when it comes to the face of the NFL not so easy. I hope whoever comes in to take his place is just as committed and ruthless as him!
Didn't expect to have these issues explained among these fellows have this open chat about players contracts. Glade to hear it and understanding the agreement between the players and team owners.
Very Insightful. Definitely don't judge a book by its cover. Keep fighting and showing up!!!!!!
Love this guy’s passion and intelligence. Great interview
The day DeMaurice walks out the door for good, Goodell and those 32 owners are gonna throw a helluva party. It's funny that an owner once said that You can't have the inmates running the asylum. However, 32, well 33 people (including "The Commish") are wardens running the asylum but they have no rules or codes amongst themselves. Interesting. Yes, in the nascency, the league was started and developed by owners. But someone needs to remind those people, without the Sayers', Green's, Namath's, Montana's, Rice's, Sanders', Mahomes', Kupp's. Allen's. Barkley's. Hill's, Brady's, and the many before and those coming in the future, there will be no butts in seats and no eyes watching without THOSE PLAYERS.
Some of those owners played before they were owners as well back in the day.
Nah man, owners are bullshitting and getting away with it because like the man said; players need to step up.
@@903lew but the owners know its harder for the lower ranking players to risk their money
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@@brianh.5165 exactly and think that’s what separates the NBA and the NFL. Easier to unify 10-12 guys compared to 53. It would take the guys making multi-millions to support the guys make the league minimum if they strike to truly have solidarity.
Realest sh!t I've seen today. 💯✌🏿
To hear D. Smith talk was so enjoyable and informative about the work and the fight he put in. Would've never expected this type of interview to happen but so glad it did. Thank you guys for this.
Great interview & great to know that Lamar & the rest of the players have such great representation sitting at the table. Quite sure you’ll make sure your successor will be just as solid before changing of the guards! 🙏🏾
Refreshing to learn about the other side. Well done fellas. It’s always good to see someone fighting the good fight who aren’t under lights. Well done man, as a fan of the game I appreciate you for sticking up for these men. Without them, there is no NFL 🙏🏽💯
Demaurice is a real cool guy
Hands down THE BEST SHOW YET... Bruh this was so insightful and very impactful... They have to get him back on... And im glad my guy lj8 is being represented and informed by this man... These are the people we need to hear from in the league bcus there is so much integrity in this 1 person
yessir.
Wow great interview. Learned alot. Never knew that "fully guaranteed contracts" weren't actually in the NBA MLB etc cbas. But that rather it basically became a "standard contract option" because enough free agent players in those leagues negotiated for it in their personal contracts
Mr. D. Smith ~ If you sugarcoat history, you disrespect history! Bars…
As a shop steward in my profession I can completely relate to everything D Smith is saying. It’s definitely a thankless job. Great interview fellas!!!
One of the most informative episodes ever! I love learning about the business side of anything, especially sports. Because of the negotiation aspect that is mirrored in all businesses
This holds true in every level of life
This was a very healthy interview to have. I love the pivot podcast and what you guys open up too Public to know about certain inside perspectives of the league by talking to Representatives of the NFL. You guys deserve an Award for this Podcast. 👏
Leverage!! I wish NFL players knew the POWER they actually have but as DeMaurice mentioned you have to be UNITED. Great interview
That's the only reason why the NFL gets over on the players. They refuse to be united and are willing to take any deal just to get the money going.
Can’t believe that theses guys never thought about how messed up it is that the owner receives the trophy first. Always stood out to me as being so weird optically
I mean they do own the franchises at the end of the day....but I see your point as well.
@@sylentknight I think in football (soccer), which, me being English, is my first sport, you always see the owner/president of the team that wins a trophy take part in the medal ceremony, but I don't think they handle the trophy until after the squad receives it.
BY FAR MY FAVORITE EPISODE YET‼️‼️‼️ So Much Great Information
I like how the camera cuts back to the guys as they listen to D. Smith talk.
I was nodding my head & agreeing just like them.
Great lesson & lecture.
Wow! This is truly free game from behind-the-scenes information and I hope the players watch this. I love how he explained everything on a regular level for everyone to understand his perspective.
They had an opportunity with the Kaepernick situation but they jus wouldn't stick together had the owner's right where they wanted them 🤦🏿♂️
Great interview!!! I personally learned a lot not only from this episode, but every time a new podcast drops. Just the best.
He just earn my respect on a whole different level. He’s one of those guys you love to hate. You love him if you on his side but you hate him if you’re against him. He’s all about the players
There are a lot of nuggets in this one Pivot. That unity is key,fighting the good fight regardless of the odds . Rocks at Tanks
Another powerful/ candid interview. Thank you for keeping us informed about what truly happens behind the scenes in the NFL.
Sidenote... That hat Chan has is tough! 🔥🔥
Excellent episode. I am a huge football fan...we never truly understand the business side of it. It definitely put things into perspective for me. Thank you for the insight. I wish nothing but continued progress for past, present, and upcoming players.
Wow he just gave some much insight, this is amazing! I pray someone sends this to Lamar Jackson🙏🏾
Don't get much better than this one👍👍👍👍👍The dialect threw me off at first, but the message resonates the same. Treat these guys that can do what you can't do but build your profit margin with respect. That respect is in monetary form. Everybody wanna eat whether Ribeye or potted meat.
Man!!! What a lesson!!! The ability to get people to come on you Pod and be so candid and open I think is a testament to you RC, Freddie, Chan and your chew behind the camera. What an awesome job you are doing and thank you!!!!!
This was great! Thanks for bringing this interview with us.
Mad props to DSmith. The passion he exudes for fighting for the rights of the players is so admirable! Huge respect for the process
Great interview the best show out. Always learn something new. I’m hoping Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, Trevor Lawrence all demand fully guaranteed contracts. Enough is enough NFL pay what you owe!!!
Another Great Podcast Episode You Guys Keep Up The Great Work 💯👍
This the type of stuff we need. So much information
Outstanding convo! Wasn't expecting his candor about his relations with the league! Tough fight...Love The Pivot!
aye I love this man! NEVER heard his name before this interview, but the NFL is is some good hands with this mans heart
Great interview! We have come a ways since Curt Flood’s lawsuit yet we have so much further to go. For those who might not know, Kennesaw Mountain Landis became commissioner of baseball after the Black Sox scandal. As he said in the interview, the owners wanted to make it seem like they have someone working for the good of the game but he was working for the owners (Landis got the job for favoring the baseball owners in an labor case. I think it was the Federal League case).
Fascinating interview. Y’all should have Roger Goodell on next to respond.
This was eye-opening. I appreciate the fact that he didn't sugarcoat anything.💯
“Better tomorrow than we were yesterday”! D. Smith. Thanks for staying in the fight for us D. This is so important, such a human thing to do. Much love!
As a union leader a lot can be gleaned from this interview. I love the direction of the show and how the independence allows to have a unique flow.
Best interview to date. Very informative. Gained so much respect for Demaurice Smith. The players are to be grateful to have him as the NFLPA president
Great interview...stay strong Mr Smith!!
This was a great interview! I appreciate is candor. More men need to speak the truth like him, and not be scared to fight the fight.
@@ThePivotPodcast.. is this a real message?
Excellent 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 reposting right now for everyone to see. So important
Amazing interview! I learned a lot about the players side and the fight they have to get a fair deal each time there is a CBA deal on the table.
Outstanding interview , nothing but gems where dropped .. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Damn.. that was an amazing Interview!!! Wow!!!! Thanks fellas!!!!
It should be mandatory that every incoming player watches this video
Absolutely. Great show.
I've listened to this about 10x now...
I've been thru union & mgmt disputes in recent past, so I promised myself to NEVER return to a workplace being as I were before....
Very important to understand HOW to fight in business.
It will transform you.
I'll look for more of D. Smith's lectures. Thank you sir.
This one needs a part 2! Awesome interview!
What an awesome insightful interview. Keep it up brothers!
Man this podcast just keeps getting better!!! Love this damn podcast!!!
Man this episode is🔥! Just when I thought you guys couldn't top the last episode! Very informative......
The best Pivot and there are many greats. Love to hear the details about the business of the game I love.
Angles and Direction on point. Really draws me in more to what he's saying and seeing
Awesome conversation. Thank you brothers! 🤝
One of the better interviews to date 💯💯💯
This was exceptional!! Thank you !!
Great interview!!! DeMaurice Smith dropped a lot of gems!!! Thank you sir!!!
This was such an amazing interview!
This Is my favorite episode. I love it so much, I watched it a second time. Throwing rocks at tanks will never stop the tank, but if you keep throwing the Rocks at tanks with other people who throw rocks at tanks , you will chip off enough paint, to make them get out and make repairs. Awesome RC and I did not know that Joe Montana was a scab. I was in one of the largest unions in the United States. Our contract was the largest private collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in the United States. I understand exactly what he's talkin about.
Wow! This was an excellent interview! 👏🏾
OMG this was a dope interview!!!
This was an awesome interview!