Rough week for Packer fans. I know. Deep breaths — I'll be out there soon enough. Three book talks and signings in and around Green Bay the weekend of the Cowboys game. Come out and say hello.
This week's Sunday 7 has a theme that emerged organically: owners. An owner on the sideline who doesn't belong there. An owner whose misconduct is being watched by every player in the league. Owners fining players for celebrations while selling beer at every game. An owner concern about field safety in Brazil that goes to a bigger argument. And owners quietly changing the rules to let more private equity money in.
I spent a decade with the only franchise in sports without an owner. I saw what it was like for my peers across the NFL who had to manage their owner's presence in their workplace. Today I'm giving you my full take on all of it.
This week's Sunday 7:
Owners on the sideline — and why it doesn't help
Jed York and what discipline from Goodell actually looks like for an owner
NFL celebration fines — Goodell as conduct commissioner, on the field and off
The Brazil field — and the bigger argument the union is making
MLB and private equity — and where this all ends up
Tweet of the Week
Quote of the Week
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