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Dan Le Batard calls on Patrick Mahomes to speak out against Protect College Sports Act: ‘Get your helmet out of your a**’

The Protect College Sports Act, currently under consideration by the U.S. Congress, threatens to roll back athlete compensation rights in college football by granting the NCAA broad antitrust protections.

The bill has drawn sharp criticism from labor groups, civil rights organizations, and even prominent lawmakers, who warn it could permanently restrict athletes' ability to challenge unfair pay and labor practices. Meanwhile, ESPN’s public stance on the legislation has drawn scrutiny, with figures like Nick Saban and Sen.

Ted Cruz actively promoting the bill’s passage, including a recent *College GameDay* interview featuring Cruz. The act’s implications extend beyond college sports, raising concerns that it could set a precedent for limiting worker rights in professional leagues as well.

In a fiery critique, Miami-based sports commentator Dan Le Batard has directly targeted NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes, urging him to use his platform to oppose the bill. Le Batard, known for his outspoken views on labor issues, accused Mahomes of failing to take a leadership role akin to past NFL players like Drew Brees, Tom Brady, and Jeff Saturday.

The call comes after Mahomes was part of a 2020 video addressing racial injustice in the NFL, which prompted a response from commissioner Roger Goodell. Le Batard’s remarks highlight the tension between athlete activism and the NFL’s union, which he has previously described as overly compliant with management.

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