I feel for these guys. I’m sure most of them joined this league as a last attempt to make it in the NFL. Sadly the owners know that and will exploit the shit out of them for it. It’s the same stuff you see in minor league baseball.
Low pay means most players need an off-season job. Of course it would have to be a job that allows them to take 3-4 months off a year. Plus they have travel expenses. And not to mention putting their bodies on the line for this shot. It’s not like college ball where at least they are getting an education. These guys are putting their lively hood on the line for $50,000. They deserve better assurances.
My rule of thumb is anything you are not willing to clean with a garden hose should be stored in a sealed plastic container. Not plastic bags, but plastic containers with lids you can close and seal.
I came up with this rule after I discovered a rat had been getting into my garage to eat some old birdseed I’d forgotten about. It didn’t nest in there, thankfully. But the amount of poop I had to clean in 100°+ Texas heat was insane. And my garage is not a clustered mess like a lot of people. I can actually fit both cars in it. But it still took me 3 days to hand wipe down every single item in there.