The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz The Big Suey: 7 vs. 70 (feat. Mike Florio)
Jun 30, 2025
Mike Florio, NFL analyst and founder of Pro Football Talk, dives into the world of NFL collusion surrounding quarterback contracts. He discusses the alarming secrecy in the league regarding grievances and the implications of an independent arbiter's ruling on these contracts. The conversation also touches on the pressure coaches face, particularly Mike McDaniel, as the hosts engage in humorous banter about various sports scenarios. Expect insights mixed with laughter and thought-provoking discussions about the ethics of the game.
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NFL Collusion Cover-Up Anecdote
- Mike Florio shares how the NFL was caught colluding on fully guaranteed contracts for quarterbacks.
- Despite damning evidence, the story was suppressed and barely reported on by the media.
NFL Owners' Collusion Revealed
- NFL owners are business competitors but showed improper coordination benefiting each other.
- Colluding businesses never want their decisions to help competitors; this behavior revealed the NFL’s breach.
Arbitrator's Ruling Favored NFL
- The arbitrator ruled the NFL did not collude despite overwhelming circumstantial evidence.
- Florio believes a jury would have found the NFL guilty, but the process favored the league politically.