"Ron Jaworski has carved out quite a niche more than 20 years after he retired as a professional football player. The former Eagles quarterback has been an analyst at ESPN for more than two decades, the last four on Monday Night Football. Jaworski is also part owner of the Philadelphia Soul, CEO of his own golf management company, and recently penned the NFL book The Games That Changed the Game.

The Medford resident has also remained a vital part of the Philadelphia community through his local foundation, which benefits the United Way, and his ubiquitous presence.

The recently turned 60-year-old, in an interview with Inquirer staff writer Jeff McLane, answered questions about the NFL lockout, the Eagles' quarterback situation, and the draft:

Question: You were involved in three work stoppages as an NFL player. What do you make of the current lockout?

Jaworski: I'm very saddened by it. The game has never been better on the field or in the field of business. The game is flourishing, and right now normally everyone should feel really excited about the draft. . . . I just don't sense a buzz right now as there has been in the past. When people are talking about greedy athletes, greedy owners, millionaires vs. billionaires, I think that's bad for the game.

Q: Who's more in the wrong - the owners or the players?

A: I normally favor the players' side slightly, and I probably still go this way. But I think of it in these terms: I don't think that anyone's really wrong or anyone's right. It's just a matter of getting the thing worked out and not looking to blame someone. But we all know in these situations . . . there's going to be a winner, and there has to be a loser. But I certainly side with the players because of the short career. The average NFL career is 3.4 years."