The guys start off discussing The Players Tribune article written by former 2007 NFL #1 pick JaMarcus Russell. JaMarcus opened up about his life in the article. The guys discuss the pressures Russell was under at 21 years old. It was too much for him to handle & folks were upset because they felt it was a talent wasted. Discussion on Jack Del Rio's initial comments about the January 6th insurrection and the Washington Commanders' decision to fine him for them.

Adewale (Wale) Ogunleye, Head of Sports & Entertainment at UBS; Former NFL Defensive End
Feels that players like JaMarcus Russell were treated as a transaction. This leads athletes down a path of mistrust, so the industry needs to do a better job of understanding where the individual comes from and give them a sustainable financial future. Young players sometimes do not have anyone to confide in. In some cases, teams are getting rid of veteran leaders who can lead and teach. It would be nice if the successful business leaders that own the teams didn't stay away from the players. The entertainer's side of this business is sometimes worse than what athletes go through. The industry does a poor job of showing how short your career is. Wale promotes the release of 'The White Paper', Family Ties- How Athletes & Entertainers Navigate Financial Expectations of Family & Friends. The paper and Wale's efforts help guide athletes and entertainers around wealth management. While athletes and entertainers have good entertainers for their communities, many find themselves facing financial hardship because so many people depend on them for support. Unchecked generosity can put all parties at risk with many athletes losing their wealth.