There are a lot of jobs that do NOT promote much personal privacy and being a superstar in the NFL is one of them. Frankly, despite what some players may think, the NFL is here for one reason and one reason alone...
The Fans.
Some may argue that the NFL is not just entertainment....and I would agree, that about 2% of what makes the NFL is for the "game", the rest is for the fans. The billions of dollars derived from the NFL come from fans or sponsors seeking to reach fans. Teams and player get big time pay to play a game/sport for one reason, alone...fans.
Now, with that said, I think most fans agree, the rules that govern a player's right to privacy, in particular how/why/when the address the media, need to be looked at. Perhaps some of the rules could be adjusted to accommodate a player who is shy or just doesn't want added attention. Fact is, for now, players who face the media should be respectful, especially when the media is not being malicious.
I am obviously addressing the recent behavior elite NFL running back Marshawn Lynch, who, instead of addressing questions in a reasonably pleasant manner, decided to use one sentence, over and over, to address the media. Lynch showed blatant disrespect for the media, fans, and integrity of the game while trying to hide behind his disillusioned "right to privacy". When you are a mega-superstar about to play in the biggest game of the year, how can ANY star player expect to be able to just "opt out" of the attention. His point of view is unrealistic...if he wants to be left alone, retire. Until he retires, he needs to respect the fans that make this game possible and address the media like a gentlemen or be HEAVILY fined or even suspended for not doing so.
Like it or not, this league would be no more then a county recreation league without the BILLIONS of dollars poured in by fans....you want to make the money, play the game.
Hail to the Redskins!
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