"...
Player lounge. Behind the scenes, a lounge has been created for players that includes billiards, PlayStation and a pingpong table, among other things. "I think it's important to create those spaces," he explained. "One thing I've noticed over the past, let's say five years, is a lot of times when guys get a break they just go to their locker and get on their phone; they're scrolling through social media and there's really no interaction. That is also a time where they build camaraderie."
- I can buy that, as long as those amenities aren't abused, such as during the post-game/loss interview period...
"...
Player expression. Over the first three days of camp,
Matthew Judon and
Davon Godchaux spoke openly about their
desire for new contracts, while
Jabrill Peppers and
Keion White conducted interviews shirtless..."
- If they were practicing with shirts, then they can bloody well wear one during interviews too. I don't agree with this policy at all.
"... "I'm not trying to be the guy who talks about what he'd done in the past, but I've been an All-American at left [tackle] before. I think [the media] are trying to make it a big deal. To me, it's not really a big deal. Football is football." -- Okorafor, on playing left tackle after being exclusively on the right side through his first six seasons in the NFL."
- And that's why he's getting first crack at this gig; Mister Anderson might have more pro experience at LT, but Chucky's overall body of work is still more substantial, same as his contract compared to the former's...
