Can't lie wasn't expecting him to be that truthful and transparent. Great interview once again fellas. 💯💯💯💯💯💯

@j19d76

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree....

@camogang

Жыл бұрын

If he dies (HOPEFULLY NOT)....yo.......

@DrPhill96

Жыл бұрын

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.

@Brian-ek6no

Жыл бұрын

Fuck unions

If enough players listen, then this episode has the power to change the league forever.

@chicagotank

Жыл бұрын

If they have the balls to sacrifice to get what they want

@thelandballin747

Жыл бұрын

If they could just get the top ten quarterbacks to agree that would change things.

@MakeItHappen223

Жыл бұрын

Nah fr

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.

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. ..

@marcust6479

Жыл бұрын

Right... they cant stand when we can use or heads without putting a helmet on

@howulikemenow3011

Жыл бұрын

This tho. 🖤 ✊🏾

@nattydreadlocks1973

Жыл бұрын

I wonder how many rappers a getting paid by Gucci or Louis Vuitton? 🤔🤔🤔

@jcorey68

Жыл бұрын

Amen

@fredrichadzabe9351

Жыл бұрын

Expertly stated

DeMaurice Smith has changed my perspective of him in one interview.

@ChampaBayBeast

Жыл бұрын

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.

@thresholdvisuals

Жыл бұрын

From what to what?

@ROMUDEAR

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@ctg404

Жыл бұрын

@@ChampaBayBeastlol yea ok buddy

@houseofchinn6112

Жыл бұрын

@@ChampaBayBeast ok

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!

@Brian-ek6no

Жыл бұрын

He's a liberal pos

@zregory

Жыл бұрын

The NFL never made me think he was dumb and unlikable. What did they do to make you think so?

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.

@thetroof100

Жыл бұрын

What did you learn from kwame brown?

"Looking serious doesn't make you in shape ninja"..Channing cold blooded 🤣🤣🤣

@epiikkhaosgaming

Жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one that caught that "ninja" at the end. I was lmao.

@rodneyhoward8423

Жыл бұрын

What’s the time stamp

@houseofchinn6112

Жыл бұрын

@@rodneyhoward8423 watch the video

@psideTXdude03

Жыл бұрын

Channing crazy 😆

This interview is what leadership looks like. Magnificent work.

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!!!

Y'all need more ppl who knows the business to explain it

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.

We need a part 2 of this podcast. Love hearing bout the game and what happens behind closed doors away from the actual game.

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 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 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.

Wow! This is why I rock with the Pivot. In depth conversations and dialogue.

Wow, one of the most profound interviews that I’ve heard in quite some time. Great job, guys!!

From a LABOR perspective, I'm really enjoying this episode! Great guest Pivot!

Mr. D. Smith ~ If you sugarcoat history, you disrespect history! Bars…

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.

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.

@davvionthompson7655

Жыл бұрын

@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!

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.

Thankyou for inspiring me to do better. Peace from NEW ZEALAND

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.

@903lew

Жыл бұрын

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.

@brianh.5165

Жыл бұрын

@@903lew but the owners know its harder for the lower ranking players to risk their money

@kelechiaguocha6125

Жыл бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@mattstakeontheancients7594

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@ericaross8249

Жыл бұрын

Realest sh!t I've seen today. 💯✌🏿

Interviews like this are why I tell the youth to play baseball. So much power in this interview, and show in general. Forever grateful 🙏🏾

Ayo, this was Lowkey fire. You have to listen but it puts so much of the league into perspective.

He makes so much sense

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.

I’m leaning SOOO MUCH! Thanks Demarice! I hope the sports show talk about this next week!

@bo0gi3

Жыл бұрын

probably not unfortunately

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

@sylentknight

Жыл бұрын

I mean they do own the franchises at the end of the day....but I see your point as well.

@citraptor_8732

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

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.

Freddy T rocking that East Side Golf hat and polo…👍🏾

Please do a part 2! What a show I learn so much on this show.

Demaurice is a real cool guy

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!

@jamesd7770

Жыл бұрын

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.

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

@Semperityy

Жыл бұрын

yessir.

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.

Love this guy’s passion and intelligence. Great interview

Mad props to DSmith. The passion he exudes for fighting for the rights of the players is so admirable! Huge respect for the process

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

Very Insightful. Definitely don't judge a book by its cover. Keep fighting and showing up!!!!!!

Leverage!! I wish NFL players knew the POWER they actually have but as DeMaurice mentioned you have to be UNITED. Great interview

@Julius29C

Жыл бұрын

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.

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! 🙏🏾

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.

Wow he just gave some much insight, this is amazing! I pray someone sends this to Lamar Jackson🙏🏾

This holds true in every level of life

“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!

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.

@ralphswift6346

Жыл бұрын

They had an opportunity with the Kaepernick situation but they jus wouldn't stick together had the owner's right where they wanted them 🤦🏿‍♂️

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

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

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!!!

It should be mandatory that every incoming player watches this video

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 🙏🏽💯

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.

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.

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

BY FAR MY FAVORITE EPISODE YET‼️‼️‼️ So Much Great Information

This was eye-opening. I appreciate the fact that he didn't sugarcoat anything.💯

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.

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!!!

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

I hate it when players call the owner Mr. But call other old men by their name. He really gets it. The intellectual black man.

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.

This interview changed my outlook on D. Smith. Players should back this man to the fullest

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.

@ceebecks

Жыл бұрын

@@ThePivotPodcast.. is this a real message?

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. 👏

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!!!!!

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).

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.

Sidenote... That hat Chan has is tough! 🔥🔥

aye I love this man! NEVER heard his name before this interview, but the NFL is is some good hands with this mans heart

“Solidarity perceived can be as sold as solidarity in reality” great quote man very important to keep things in house and I’m not just talking about a locker room

Fascinating interview. Y’all should have Roger Goodell on next to respond.

Excellent interview... Demaurice is an intelligent beautiful soul. Fight those demons...

This the type of stuff we need. So much information

Great interview...stay strong Mr Smith!!

Man I love hearing smart/thoughtful people talk smart, thoughtful talk. Well done, gentlemen. More please.

I know nothing about sports, but I watch the Pivot because y’all are three dope black men who are making a difference. Thank you guys.

Great interview!!! I personally learned a lot not only from this episode, but every time a new podcast drops. Just the best.

Angles and Direction on point. Really draws me in more to what he's saying and seeing

This video should have more views. Insightful conversation.

Another Great Podcast Episode You Guys Keep Up The Great Work 💯👍

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.

This was great! Thanks for bringing this interview with us.

WOW! The first 11 minutes was over the top with the reality of the Not Fun League!

Another powerful/ candid interview. Thank you for keeping us informed about what truly happens behind the scenes in the NFL.

I really hope all football player listen to this interview. Great interview!

WOW!! D was truly BOLDLY honest. Thank you Sir. I have a whole new outlook. 😮

One of the better interviews to date 💯💯💯

My opinion changed about this man. Great interview

Wish it would have been a two hour episode

Great interview!!! DeMaurice Smith dropped a lot of gems!!! Thank you sir!!!

Excellent 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 reposting right now for everyone to see. So important

Outstanding interview , nothing but gems where dropped .. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

What a great eye opening interview. As always yall gey to the grit of the issue. Interview was excellent, asked a question andallowed D Smith to give the entire answer. So many are so fast to make a point. Yall did it with D Smiths voice aka singularity

Wow great interview. Learned alot. I never knew that "fully guaranteed contracts" weren't actually part of the NBA/MLB cbas, but that rather it was something that became a "standard option" after enough of free agents negotiated for it in their personal contracts. Wow yeah its gonna be a hard fight for Lamar if he wants that guarantee. Especially with other QBs (between him and Watson) not requesting the fully guarantee.

@opeode7058

Жыл бұрын

Guess Brandon Marshall was somewhat correct about contract status

@lisabrown1231

Жыл бұрын

But was he though....its guaranteed if enough free agents push for it, but if they didn't it wouldn't... eye opener for sure

@opeode7058

Жыл бұрын

@@lisabrown1231 You are 1000% correct. We can only hope they work as a single unit.

@lisabrown1231

Жыл бұрын

Ope ode indeed

Outstanding convo! Wasn't expecting his candor about his relations with the league! Tough fight...Love The Pivot!