Did the powers that be warn the player at that level the possible long term effects of playing football.

When I played at that level and suffered a concussion I was told to shake it off and get back in the game.

This may seem like a simple conclusion, but like with cigarrettes, businesses have a duty to share/publish the dangers of their products. “Tobacco smoke is dangerous to your health.” Similarly, owners must share any data that states, ”Too many intense collisions can damage your brain and general neurological system.”

I know this view won’t be popular. So be it.

1. The NFL should use all tapes and statements where players admit that they are trying to hurt other players. This will show that the players aren’t really all that concerned about the each other.

2. They should also show, how through the years, players have CHOSEN to wear less and less padding. A good example of this was with the Ravens / Patriots game where the announcers were talking about how alot of players have stopped using leg, hip, and thigh pads.

3. They could and should also show how when they are trying to rectify problems that they players fight them on it, as evidenced by the players today (james Harrison comes to mind) that say that the league is ruining football.

4. Let’s take simple physics, you beat something it will break down.

5. Long term effects can be random, and are likely different with people, so it could be hard to determine exactly what they would be.

6. The players would play anyway, the players that say differently now are the players that are either trying to get a handout or just wish they could be playing still.

7. I think that you are wrong the fans will care, because if this frivolous law suit is won by the players all football related items prices will go up.
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Disclaimer: I am not defending the NFL, nor am I defending the players. I am simply stating facts based on what you’ve laid out above.

1. The NFL using tapes of players saying they don’t care about hurting other players will probably work against them… especially if they’ve done nothing in response to such comments. I’m not saying it’s right to use the tapes to assist the plaintiffs, but I can’t see it working in the NFL’s favor.

2. Players choosing to wear less padding doesn’t = the plaintiffs choosing to wear less padding. That’s like an insurance company saying to you, “I’m not going to pay your medical bills. Even though you were wearing a seatbelt, 3 of your friends chose not to do so.” And leg, hip, and thigh pads don’t protect the head, so it’s irrelevant anyway.

3. Again, if the plaintiffs never complained, you can’t fault them for that.

4. In terms of simple physics.. yes, this is true.

5. True, long-term effects are different with different people. That’s why you need to protect everyone to the best of your ability.

6. This is probably true. I can’t imagine that any one of these guys would have given up the opportunity to play football.

7. Saying that the fans won’t care IS ridiculous… if for no other reason than this is not fact, and it shouldn’t be stated in such a way in a piece of journalism.

The end.

1. The NFL should use all tapes and statements where players admit that they are trying to hurt other players. This will show that the players aren’t really all that concerned about the each other.

2. They should also show, how through the years, players have CHOSEN to wear less and less padding. A good example of this was with the Ravens / Patriots game where the announcers were talking about how alot of players have stopped using leg, hip, and thigh pads.

3. They could and should also show how when they are trying to rectify problems that they players fight them on it, as evidenced by the players today (james Harrison comes to mind) that say that the league is ruining football.

4. Let’s take simple physics, you beat something it will break down.

5. Long term effects can be random, and are likely different with people, so it could be hard to determine exactly what they would be.

6. The players would play anyway, the players that say differently now are the players that are either trying to get a handout or just wish they could be playing still.

7. I think that you are wrong the fans will care, because if this frivolous law suit is won by the players all football related items prices will go up.