"Turf Wars with DeMaurice Smith: Guaranteed Salaries, NFL Collusion, and the Fight for Fairness"
About this episode
DeMaurice Smith discusses his book Turf Wars and the power struggles in the NFL regarding contracts and player rights.
In this episode of Born to Be a Sports Agent, former NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith joins Jill McBride Baxter to discuss his book Turf Wars and the battles that have shaped the NFL. From the fight for guaranteed contracts to exposing collusion by owners, Smith shares insider stories about the power struggles between players and management. He also reflects on the integration of Black players in the league, Tom Brady's leadership role in the union, and what these lessons mean for the future of the NFL and its athletes. Buy De book at www.turfwarsbook.com Call Jill to set up a meeting if you need representation. https://calendly.com/jillbaxter/one-on-one-meeting Visit Jill's Website Jill's Website Subscribe to Jill's Podcast
People in this episode
Host: Jill McBride Baxter
Guest: DeMaurice Smith
Topics covered
- NFL
- guaranteed contracts
- collusion
- player management
- Black players integration
- sports leadership
Keywords
- NFL
- guaranteed salaries
- collusion
- DeMaurice Smith
- Jill McBride Baxter
- Turf Wars
- Tom Brady
- sports agent
- player rights
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NFLPA
Books & works: Turf Wars
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