The NFL Players Association has been accused of being ineffective and unethical for years, making it clear that it is a shambles. Although it professes to prioritize players’ interests, evidence suggests that it is actually doing so.
What’s best for the NFL. The recent resignation of director Lloyd Howell highlights allegations of misusing union funds for strip clubs, partial ownership of a private equity firm attempting to buy NFL teams, and collusion with the league to prevent players from receiving fully guaranteed contracts. Chicago Bears players and others are facing further levels of scandal.
Pablo Torre and Mike Florio, who broke the initial news, now claim that former center JC Tretter is the mastermind behind it. He campaigned for Howell to gain the post despite his ignorance and corruption, and also influenced two others.
Cover-ups of arbitration decisions. Why? He wants to be the NFLPA’s next executive director.
It appears like Chicago Bears representatives and others are catching on.
According to reports, some players who were not aware of the issue have approached the NFLPA for more information. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports that Tretter’s status as director is under threat, despite his apparent stronghold.
A civil war is brewing within the organization. Tretter’s future in the NFL is uncertain.
Tretter seemed to have misplayed his hand.
The former center has developed an interest in politics within the NFL. He was president of the NFLPA for two terms. Clearly, he desired the highest level of authority and was willing to
Use deceptive means to obtain it. If Chicago Bears players and others in the NFL have their way, this could have disastrous consequences for him.
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