JC Tretter Called Out the NFL's 'Really Shitty' 18-Game Plan and Nobody in the League Is Ready For It

Alright, 12s, gather 'round because there's some serious drama brewing off the field that could absolutely shake up our beloved game. We're talking about the future of the NFL itself, and it sounds like the league office and the players are squaring off. NFLPA executive director JC Tretter just laid out what the league is pushing for, and let me tell you, it's not looking good for the players. He ain't holding back, calling the whole wish list "a long list of really shitty things for players!" Ouch!

The Owners' Wish List? It's a Kick to the Players' Pockets

You've heard whispers about it, but Tretter, speaking to Albert Breer of SI.com, just ripped the lid off the NFL's true agenda. These owners, man, they want *more* from their athletes while trying to give *less*. First up: the infamous 18-game regular season. Can you imagine the grind our guys would face with two extra brutal games? On top of that, they're pushing for 16 international games per year. More travel, more fatigue. But wait, there's more! The league also wants to lower the players' revenue share and, get this, have them pay for more of the costs of operating the business. Tretter put it perfectly: they're trying to "socialize costs, privatize profits." It’s a pure money grab, and Tretter isn't sugarcoating it one bit.

"Inevitable" No More: Tretter Puts the Brakes On a Bad Deal

The league apparently thinks the "turmoil" within the NFLPA has left their b

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usiness "constipated," but if they thought Tretter was just gonna roll over, they were dead wrong. The NFL's desires for 18 regular-season games and 16 international games have become so established that many folks see it as "inevitable." Not Tretter. He's making it crystal clear that while 18 and 16 *might* happen eventually, he's absolutely not on board with it happening "soon." His words hit hard, describing the whole package: "Play more, travel more, get less money, take or cover the costs of billionaires’ businesses and then not have upside to make as much money as you can, like, that is a list where everything goes in the wrong direction." That's the real talk our Seahawks players, like Sam Darnold or Jaxon Smith-Njigba, need to hear their union leader saying.

The Standoff: What This Means for the Gridiron's Future

So, where does this leave us, the passionate 12s? It leaves us with a high-stakes standoff. Tretter knows exactly what the league wants, and he's flat-out not prepared to negotiate on these "shitty" terms right now. This isn't just some abstract labor dispute, folks. This impacts everything: player safety, compensation, and ultimately, the quality of the game we love. Our Hawks, led by Coach Macdonald and OC Fleury, are gearing up for this season, but the rumblings of a future CBA fight are already here. Let's hope Tretter holds the line and fights for what's fair, because our players deserve better than playing more for less. The future of the game could hang in the balance, and we'll be watching every step of the way.

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.