So you can have the reward with a less than 1% chance that you won’t be able to walk at age 50. Let’s face it, most former NFL players can walk. I think everyone would take the chance if given the opportunity.

Linemen have it the worst, those guys are lucky to still be alive at age 50. It’s not football’s fault though. They are so big that their hearts just can’t pump all that blood for too many years.

White, already being in the NFL, “only” has to worry about not being able to walk when he’s 50. Parents have to worry about the possibility of their kid still living with them when he’s 50 and they’re 80 because he wrecked his brain playing football in his youth and is now unable to support himself or even function on his own.

I mean I could get shipped out tomorrow and lose alot more for alot less, as thousands of my brothers have already done.

With regards to the concussion lawsuits, the older players (pre 1990s) played at a time when doctors and players “just didn’t know” the consequences of concussions. At least, that’s what I hear in every interview about the topic. I certainly feel bad for the old timers suffering, but they gotta stop. I’m sorry. I’m with them in fighting for better pensions, but to sue the league over an issue where there wasn’t a lot of info at the time? It’s ridiculous. Like I said, maybe if the current union members took care of these guys sooner, it wouldn’t be an issue.

I know there was the one team doctor for the Jets from some time ago that was stonewalling the concussion discussions, and the players that played under the care of this particular physician certainly have a claim if any diagnosis was held back. But, quite frankly, I’m tired of this issue.

i agree with white with regards to the here and now, but the money wasnt that good not to long ago, those are the former players who should be helped
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You hit the nail on the head. Guys playing back in the 70′s had other jobs to make ends meet, they played a “rough” game for the simple love for it. Players nowadays should be smart about their money and plan for the possible inevitable but some of the older generations didnt have the luxury of substantial income coming from the NFL, those heros of the game should be compensated.

Roddy may spout off at times on Twitter but the guy is right every person that played football growing up would trade places with any NFL player in a heartbeat even the practice squad guys.

You are not going to see the types of old timers in 15 to 30 years that you see now. Those old timers played a brutal sport with no medical aid almost.

Alot of guys played in a time when an ACL tear meant your career is over. Now you miss a season.

Thats the point. There is no “if” for these players.
They love the game, and are well (over)compensated.

Who takes more risks? Thanks for being wise Roddy, I appreciate people that use their brain and not looking to screw someone over and make more money for themselves. By the way, Goodell SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!