I have so many questions. Which players have that much clout in the locker room to speak for the team? Also, based on the comment below, which players would be comfortable getting into heated verbal exchanges with the coaches? Is someone trying to get traded?Interesting take that I hadn't previously heard but has validity based on accounts of his time with the Ravens.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/texans-pass-on-earl-thomas
Texans pass on Earl Thomas after numerous players made push to keep the safety out of their locker room
"Recent practices have been tense and marked by occasional heated verbal exchanges between coaches and players, and the situation is fairly do-or-die with regards to salvaging a season that began with them defending a division title as they host the Vikings today. "