Comments on: Dorsey Levens completing concussion documentary

By: toolkien

toolkien — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:17:49 +0000

Where do people think the money will come from to pay for these lawsuits? The NFL makes money two ways – filled stadiums and advertising. We already watch 300 commercials a game on TV, and it costs upward of $500 for a family of four to go to the game. Add in all this new money for care of every player who has ever played and your model has just gone up in smoke.

By: dougt51

dougt51 — Sun, 20 May 2012 19:05:00 +0000

Modern day helmets are protection/weapons and that makes it tricky.

I think there is a case for considering going back to leather helmets.

By: broncobeta

broncobeta — Sun, 20 May 2012 14:02:24 +0000

@stellarperformance

Perfect statement.

My friend went to Afghanistan as a contractor and made a ton of money for working there for three months. If he died or was injured, it was just an accepted hazard of the job. In fact, in his paycheck it was itemized under hazard pay.

What about all those soldiers dying overseas? Their families may get a small care package from Uncle Sam, but it’s not nearly enough. Last year I was at the Commissary on base and there was a widow buying food for her kids with food stamps. Is she going to sue? Probably not.

By: jluns275

jluns275 — Sun, 20 May 2012 13:48:51 +0000

Unfortunately, the writing is on the wall.
This may well be the last generation of tackle football the way we know it.

By: stellarperformance

stellarperformance — Sun, 20 May 2012 11:40:20 +0000

Too bad they are having issues later in life associated with their chosen occupations. My brother retired as a bus driver after 26 years. Guess what? He has a bad back. Who’s going to pay for that? I know another guy who was a spray painter for 20+ years, and now he can’t stop coughing. I wonder if it’s related? Think the Painters Union will step up?

The point is, these football players aren’t coal miners with families and no choices. They had choices, knew the dangers, and were swayed by visions of glory, fame, and cash. Can’t say I blame them, but it was their choice, nobody else.

By: wayne1693

wayne1693 — Sun, 20 May 2012 06:42:50 +0000

A quick settlement of the class action could actually improve the lives of ex-players suffering from post-concussion syndrome, by providing needed funds for specialized treatment that is not fully covered by health insurance. Furthermore, a speedy equitable settlement would also be beneficial to the NFL, by turning down the volume on this sensitive issue.

By: stairwayto7

stairwayto7 — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:57:29 +0000

Should be called Saved by the Bell starring Dustin Diamond!

By: sfm073

sfm073 — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:55:06 +0000

The concussion issue is getting really old.

By: thegreatgabbert

thegreatgabbert — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:35:11 +0000

A followup documentary detailing the known available treatments for damage from multiple concussions will be entitled “Unringing The Bell”.

By: thegreatgabbert

thegreatgabbert — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:19:48 +0000

“Concussion, The Forgotten Years”, a documentary presentation by Dorsey Levens.