NFL running back Alex Mattison reveals the harsh $20M reality facing running backs in today's NFL. From contract negotiations to career-ending decisions, get an exclusive look into why running backs are facing unprecedented challenges in the modern game. 🏈

In this eye-opening conversation, Mattison shares shocking insights about the NFL's business side, including how the average running back career has dropped to just 2.5 years. Learn why teams are making costly mistakes by undervaluing their running backs, and hear firsthand stories about sudden team changes and career-altering moments.

From acupuncture secrets to game-day strategies, Mattison opens up about his journey from Minnesota to Las Vegas, revealing the physical and mental preparation required to succeed in the NFL. Get the inside scoop on how players analyze opponent tendencies, protect themselves from career-threatening tackles, and balance family life with professional demands.

Whether you're a football fan, aspiring athlete, or business enthusiast, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the NFL's evolving landscape and the real impact it has on players' lives. Mattison's candid insights and strategic mindset offer a rare glimpse into professional football's most pressing challenges.

Watch now to understand why the devaluation of running backs might be the NFL's costliest mistake, and hear Mattison's powerful perspective on the future of the position. 🏈💪

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

00:28 - Season Performance

02:11 - Play Adjustments During Season

04:01 - Impact of Trash Talk

05:52 - Insights on Football

07:45 - Importance of Running Backs

08:44 - NFL Business Dynamics

09:25 - Unexpected Trades

09:58 - Being Cut from a Team

11:38 - Average NFL Career Length

18:05 - Game Adaptation Strategies

19:30 - Role of Safeties in Football

26:33 - Dalvin Cook's Body Care Routine

28:35 - Dalvin vs. Adrian Peterson Experience

37:20 - Future Plans

37:20 - Online Presence

38:00 - Upcoming Foundation Event

38:18 - Donate to Sunrise Children's Hospital

38:21 - Closing Remarks

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