Since the release of his first book, 1995's "The Emmitt Zone," Smith says he's learned many lessons worth sharing, telling the Orlando Sentinel he feels that this time, he’s coming from an even wiser perspective.

Chris Johnson of the Tennessee Titans is the latest premiere NFL holdout to demand more money. Johnson wants to be the highest paid running back in the NFL, requesting a contract extension worth a reported $39 million over the first three years.