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NBC Sports
4 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Chris Long speaks out on NFLPA hiding the collusion ruling
When it comes to the collusion ruling that came to light this week, no current players have said a word. Most former players have kept quiet, too. On Friday, one prominent former player had something to say. Chris Long, who entered as the second pick in the draft and exited as the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (and won a couple of Super Bowls along the way), hosts the Green Light Podcast. His latest episode features Pablo Torre, who unearthed the 61-page ruling in the collusion case. In it, Long bluntly spoke his mind regarding the NFL Players Association's failure to use the partial victory as leverage, potentially in order to protect former NFLPA president J.C. Tretter from internal or external scrutiny over his criticism of quarterback Russell Wilson for failing to get a fully-guaranteed contract in 2022. 'After I say this, somebody's gonna reach out to me and say, 'Well, you don't know the whole story' or 'yada, yada, yada' or 'You might wanna take a beat,'' Long said. 'But if I found out that a major bargaining chip in us getting what we want is being buried to protect one person, I'd say, 'Get this guy the fuck out of here.' 'And I got plenty of money. You know, I made my money. But for me, the thing that makes me upset is — and I understand why owners don't want to give guaranteed money. You know, we're like rally cars, bro. We're all gonna break. And, you know, the product, you don't want to pay guaranteed money for a product that you know that is gonna break and be sitting on the sideline. I get all that from a business standpoint, but this is what we want, and we're not gonna get it, it seems like, ever, because now you've got a smoking gun that says, 'Hey, they did collude.' And the arbiter can't even — the arbiter's gaslighting us. The NFLPA is kind of looking the other way.' Long also addressed the obvious imbalance between the owners and the players. The owners will shut the game down without blinking. The players will not. 'We're never gonna have leverage,' Long said, 'because a year of our earning potential and playing potential is too valuable to the person trying to leverage that year in relation to owners, who are just doing business and will continue doing business and have been doing business before you were fucking in high school playing football. Like, to them, a year is nothing. To them, a game is nothing. We, as a population in pro sports, we are probably the people with the least leverage, because there's the most players on teams, it's harder to get everybody mobilized and on the same page.' Can it ever change? Said Long: 'The only way this changes, in my opinion, is if a high-profile quarterback . . . would have to say, 'I ain't fucking playing.'' Good luck with that. High-profile quarterbacks are usually far closer to company men than instigators. But if one of them would want to defy that reality, there would be no complaining from the tiny little corner of the Internet. Don't count on it happening. Long was in Las Vegas at the Sack Summit. When he asked current players for their reaction to the collusion ruling, they hadn't heard about it. That's the biggest problem. Player apathy. The owners use it against the players. More recently, their union has been using it against them, too.
Fox News
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Eagles' Saquon Barkley hints NFL retirement will be sudden and come 'out of nowhere'
After eclipsing the 2,000-yard rushing mark during the 2024 regular season, Saquon Barkley was named the cover athlete for "Madden NFL 26." Barkley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles last offseason. His historic first year in Philly earned him Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors. By all accounts, the 28-year-old will enter the 2025 season in the prime of his career. However, the star running back recently hinted that when he does eventually step away from the game, it could be sudden. During a recent appearance on former NFL player Chris Long's "Green Light Podcast," Barkley was asked if he would step away while he was still at the peak of his career or if he would stick around. "I'll probably [be] one of those guys that it would be out of nowhere," Barkley responded in reference to his eventual retirement. "I'll probably just wake up one day, whether it's next year or two years or four years and just be like, 'Yeah, it's over.' I don't think I will ever lose that passion." Barkley then cited Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders' shocking decision to walk away from the NFL in 1998. "The competitive nature is always going to be there. I like, probably my favorite player of all time is Barry Sanders, so probably similar to that. Maybe one day, like it'll be out of nowhere, I'll probably be ballin', and just be like, 'Yeah, call it quits.'" Sanders racked up 15,269 career rushing yards before he abruptly retired. He needed less than 1,500 yards to catch up to Walter Payton's then all-time rushing record. Dallas Cowboys great Emmitt Smith currently sits atop the league's all-time list. The Eagles rewarded Barkley's productive 2024 campaign with a lucrative two-year contract extension. Barkley entered the 2025 campaign with 7,216 career rushing yards and was a key part of the Eagles' run to the Super Bowl LIX title. Barkley is credited with seven NFL seasons, while Sanders played a total of 10 years in the league. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
USA Today
05-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Wisconsin football legend explains his own NFL draft misleading phone call story
Wisconsin football legend explains his own NFL draft misleading phone call story No story has dominated the post-NFL draft headlines quite like the first-round prank call from the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich to former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who was eventually selected by the Cleveland Browns with the No. 144 overall pick in the fifth round. The saga, which resulted in the NFL disciplining both Ulbrich and the Falcons, has prompted many current and former NFL players to discuss their draft call stories -- misleading calls, prank calls, or otherwise. One such story came from Wisconsin legend Melvin Gordon. Gordon was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the No. 15 pick of the first round of the 2015 draft. However, when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were on the clock to start the draft, he received a mysterious call from a Florida area code. "So I'm sitting at the [NFL draft] table," Gordon began. "As soon as the draft opened, I get a Florida number that called my phone. I said, 'Ain't no way I'm going No. 1...' I'm sitting there talking to my agent, saying, 'I don't want to pick it up. Because if it isn't Tampa Bay, I'm going to be pissed, or Jacksonville.' [My agent] said, 'No, just pick it up.' So I [do so], it's [Wisconsin wide receiver] George Rushing's dad. He says, 'Hey Mel, I see you on the camera, man. You look good in your suit.'" "You know the call, that adrenaline. He stole that from me," Gordon continued. "And what made me the maddest, is how he'd even get my number?" Here is the full story, from his appearance with former Badgers James White, Montee Ball and Jonathan Taylor on the Green Light Podcast. The Buccaneers selected Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston No. 1 overall that year. The Jacksonville Jaguars, the other Florida team with a high pick, then took Florida defensive end Dante Fowler at No. 3. Gordon eventually went No. 15 to the then-San Diego Chargers -- still the highest a former Badger has been selected since J.J. Watt went No. 11 overall in 2011. The former Wisconsin star went on to have a terrific NFL career with the Chargers (2015-19), Denver Broncos (2020-22) and Baltimore Ravens (2023), totaling 9,056 scrimmage yards and 70 touchdowns on 1,905 touches. The veteran running back has not officially retired entering the 2025 season, although he's appeared in only four games over the last two years, all with the Ravens in 2023. He spent the 2024 season as a free agent. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
Economic Key
30-04-2025
- Business
- Economic Key
Shaimaa El-Badawy: Regular Sustainability Reporting Enhances Organizational Credibility and Builds Stakeholder Trust
Dr. Shaimaa El-Badawy, sustainability expert and host of the Green Light Podcast, emphasized that adopting sustainability principles is no longer a luxury but a strategic necessity. She stated that sustainability plays a vital role in enhancing a company's public image, building a long-lasting reputation, and fostering greater trust among customers and stakeholders. Her remarks came during a workshop organized by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Manufacturing at Misr University for Science and Technology, as part of the training program titled 'Towards Green Innovation for the Pharmacists of the Future.' El-Badawy highlighted the central role that environmental media plays in supporting sustainability programs and initiatives. The Role of Media in Supporting Corporate Sustainability El-Badawy explained that media coverage of environmental and social initiatives reflects an organization's commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Publishing transparent, periodic reports on sustainability practices, she added, enhances institutional credibility in the eyes of stakeholders. She also noted that organizations investing in green innovation—such as renewable energy and sustainable agriculture—position themselves as leaders in sustainable development. This gives them a competitive edge and strengthens their brand image in the market. Sustainability as a Pillar of Social Responsibility El-Badawy pointed out that sharing environmental success stories and engaging in community activities help reinforce the perception of an organization as a socially and environmentally responsible entity. This, in turn, boosts customer loyalty and attracts environmentally conscious consumers. She further stressed the importance of organizations responding effectively to natural disasters and environmental crises by implementing emergency sustainability plans—demonstrating their capacity for social responsibility and crisis resilience. In conclusion, El-Badawy called on media outlets to focus on the broader social and economic impact of sustainability initiatives, including the creation of green jobs, improved public health, and contributions to the green economy transition. The workshop also featured sessions on green human resources management strategies by Dr. Mahmoud Fawzy, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Mass Communication, and strategic planning for green entrepreneurship led by marketing expert Islam Waheed. At the end of the event, the faculty honored the speakers for their contributions to promoting awareness of sustainability and green innovation. Special recognition was also given to Dr. Amani Omar El-Husseiny, Dean of the Faculty of Mass Communication, and Dr. Nehad El-Didamony, Executive Director of the workshop, for their efforts in making the event a success. تم نسخ الرابط
USA Today
17-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Bucs TE after the 2022 season: 'I'm done with football'
Former Bucs TE after the 2022 season: 'I'm done with football' Cameron Brate went from undrafted free agent to beloved franchise great. While the former Bucs tight end isn't going to be enshrined in Canton, Ohio, or even the Ring of Honor in Raymond James Stadium, he has carved out a place in the hearts of Bucs fans for his effort and reliability over his nine seasons with the team. On a recent episode of Chris Long's Green Light Podcast, the veteran tight end was on and served as a guest for them. He discussed a variety of topics, but one of them was particularly enlightening: the 2022 season. Speaking with teammate Rob Gronkowski on the podcast, Brate shared, "That was not a very fun year for the Buccaneers," said Brate when talking with Gronk about playing the 2022 season. "That year, like I think everyone got done with that year, and the building was like, 'Alright, I'm done with football.'" After that season, both Brate and Tom Brady would eventually retire from football. The team had some ups and downs in the previous offseason, from Bruce Arians retirement, to them limping into the playoffs, where they lost to the Dallas Cowboys in the first round. The team has been climbing its way out of mediocrity ever since sadly.
