As the presidential race revs up, political conversations in NFL locker rooms echo those in workplaces nationwide.

Taxes. Economy. McCain. Obama. War. Terrorism. White. Black.

And a dilemma for these high-paid athletes: principles or pocketbook?

Some athletes say they support John McCain because he won't raise their taxes. Others say votes shouldn't be based on how they will affect someone financially.

Not everyone feels politics belongs in the locker room. Cleveland Browns coach Romeo Crennel told his players this week in a team-wide address that he didn't want to hear political debates on the job.