NEW YORK — NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith was fired up Thursday about the NFL’s decision to resume football activities after a federal judge ruled its lockout of players illegal. But Smith knows the players have a long way to go in their legal battle with the league before they can be certain football is played on time this fall. ProPlayerInsiders.com caught up with Smith after he addressed incoming rookies at the NFLPA’s welcome reception Thursday at the W Hotel in Times Square. Check out our exclusive interview.
