NFL News during the 2023 off-season has been wild, to say the least. From trades to free agency, there has been no shortage of news stories to cover across the league. Another news story that has been circulating around the league is the gambling problem that players continue to get suspended for. Numerous players this off-season have received year-long suspensions. Because of this, the NFL has enlisted the help of Tom Brady in an attempt to eradicate this issue. (NFL News)
NFL Asks Tom Brady To Help Players Understand The Betting Policy
According to Mike Florio:
The NFL needs to get players to understand the do’s and don’ts of its gambling policy. To help spread the message, the Shield has enlisted the GOAT.
Via Mike Klis of 9News.com, Tom Brady taped an introduction to the league’s educational video regarding the gambling policy. It will be shown to all players.
In the video, Brady reportedly addresses his love for football, and he explains that playing in the NFL was a privilege of a lifetime. He says that betting on NFL games impairs the integrity of the league and the reputation of everyone on a given team — and that it’s just not worth it.
The message not to bet on NFL games is simple and clear. The more confusing message arises from the ability to bet on other sports while not on team property, and the prohibition against doing so the moment the player entered the workplace.
That’s where more work needs to be done in crafting the message. More work also needs to be done in determining the proper limits of the policy. It would be easier to get the message across to all players if all forms of sports wagering were forbidden.
The Detroit Lions got hit with a scandal earlier this off-season, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley (former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver) just got done serving a year-long suspension, Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney was suspended indefinitely for NFL Gambling, and now the Indianapolis Colts are going through a major investigation. Enlisting the help of the most accomplished quarterback in NFL history seems like a smart step in the right direction.
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