Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIOctober 4, 2024
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The NFLPA has actually formally required an end to locker space interviews, mentioning a requirement to regard “gamers' personal privacy and self-respect.”
NFLPA @NFLPA
Declaration on behalf of our Executive Committee relating to the locker space media policy. > pic.twitter.com/Hn8LgzGDrU
Cincinnati Bengals offending lineman Ted Karras, the group's NFLPA gamer associate, discussed the scenario in more information and specified that it's been a subject of conversation considering that the pandemic-affected 2020 season.
Mike Petraglia @Trags
Bengals gamer associate Ted Karras describes the brand-new media policy to “secure the sanctity” of the locker spaces throughout the NFL > pic.twitter.com/Hq18xIcPaJ
Previous NFL tight end Benjamin Watson, who as soon as served on the NFL Players Association Executive Committee, and ex-NFL pass receiver Torrey Smith supplied more insight.
Benjamin Watson @BenjaminSWatson
Well done Ted and > @NFLPA> https://t.co/U5rZqUDxas
Benjamin Watson @BenjaminSWatson
Hope the NFL does the right and simple thing to secure gamers from being captured on cam naked. > https://t.co/5DodVFRPOb
Many press reporters weighed in on the scenario with differing viewpoints.
Joseph Hoyt @JoeJHoyt
Why is locker space gain access to essential? The very best stories do not originate from interview. They originate from locker space, where press reporters have the opportunity to develop genuine relationships with gamers. It's necessary to our task; eliminating it would be damaging to excellent storytelling. > https://t.co/5c0CyvCZKg
Sheena Quick @Sheena_Marie3
The NFLPA has much larger fish to fry than locker space gain access to.
Dontay Atkinson @DonAtkinsonNFL
The league might ask groups to dedicate to do a 30 minutes press session in outside space before gamers leave the center. There's no factor to need to press in on gamers who are attempting to shower and gown. Its absurd. > https://t.co/uKicahEElX
Mike Payton @AtoZ_Payton
I do not understand how my associates feel about this, however I likewise feel unpleasant speaking with gamers while they're attempting to get dressed and leave the structure. > simply seem like I'm in the method and being frustrating, specifically right after an L. I'm completely down for something various > https://t.co/Tl7OtdnLbh
Craig Hoffman @CraigHoffman
I disliked doing interviews in the locker space. Disliked it. > The issue is you require the access to have the side talks and discussions to do the task. Preserving gain access to however moving electronic cameras and on-air interviews into a corridor is a completely reasonable service IMO. > https://t.co/5aE37mvU3C
Glenn Clark @GlennClarkRadio
As a press reporter, the time in the locker space was important for strengthening relationships beyond simply the real interviews themselves. > That stated, there's no hiding how odd the entire circumstance is and constantly has actually been. > I hope there is the capability to discover a happy medium.
