Comments on: NFLPA leg-pad comments could open a new can of worms

By: stevie777587

stevie777587 — Wed, 30 May 2012 11:12:33 +0000

There has been an advancement in oral protection used by the N.E. Patriots for over two decades. One Harvard expert suggests these orthodontic appliances help reduce the dings, dizziness, stingers and headache, symptoms of temporam mandibular joint dysfunction. Robert Cantu has proposed a jaw blow theory like those in boxing and related symptoms of mtbi and concussion. The only correlation known is the boxers glass jaw, why do only some boxers become prone and why do these same boxers develop CTE or pugilistica dementia. He and Dr. Kutcher are simply saying, there is no published data showing that a mouth guard can help. That does not mean it won’t work, it’s only saying, the proper research studies have yet to be done. I say, let’s get to it. Oral appliances designed to reduce symptoms of Temporal mandibular joint dysfunction may hold the key. The attached is preliminary data with H.S. athletes in the Boston area. It was published in the academy of sports dentistry referring journal, accepted for presentation at the 08 FIFA conference and peer reviewed by Dr. Jeffery Shaefer a cranial facial expert at Harvard/MGH. The U.S. Army is now investigating the data in the link below. http://www.mahercor.com

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19614931

By: djstat

djstat — Mon, 28 May 2012 15:53:27 +0000

If Bree’s sits out 2012, then 120% of his 2012 salary is Zero!

By: tatum064

tatum064 — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:27:53 +0000

thegreatgabbert says:
May 27, 2012 1:45 PM
DeAssclown Smith does a double reacharound to pull the lowest common denominator card out of his butt.

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If DeSmith played hard ball and forced a suspension of the 2011 season, you’d want his head on a platter….

just stop it , already.

By: steelpenguin71

steelpenguin71 — Mon, 28 May 2012 05:57:27 +0000

De Smith represents the beginning of the end of the NFL’s rule at the top of the American sports world. It will go the way of boxing, horse racing, and baseball. Who sold the players on this guy anyway?

By: hooterdawg

hooterdawg — Mon, 28 May 2012 00:21:40 +0000

“Many players don’t and won’t wear mouthpieces, and plenty more refuse to embrace new helmet designs and technologies.”

And of course there is a solid reference for these facts, but OMG just forgot to provide the link.

By: ripster65

ripster65 — Sun, 27 May 2012 22:16:46 +0000

Is it just me or does this clown lose credibility every time his mouth opens?

By: maximusprime107

maximusprime107 — Sun, 27 May 2012 21:54:00 +0000

What I just don’t understand is why this is all such a big deal to these players in the NFL, because the pads were required in college, so why is it a problem now?

By: descendency

descendency — Sun, 27 May 2012 21:47:34 +0000

When you see the pads the NFL is making them wear, you will laugh.

It’s the most unobtrusive thing I’ve ever seen. We aren’t talking about high school pads. They are very small and they are a very advanced material design.

By: bosssixty

bosssixty — Sun, 27 May 2012 21:40:43 +0000

if theyd have the players wear certain helmets, a lot of lobbyism would be going on. i think its much better to let the players choose their helmets. not every head fits every helmet. my brothers loves is revo speed, while went back to my old revo because the revo speed was really uncomfortable.

By: essentialsausage

essentialsausage — Sun, 27 May 2012 20:34:50 +0000

I assume players will not wear knee pads, then later sue the NFL because they have messed up knees.

By: tebowslostvirginity

tebowslostvirginity — Sun, 27 May 2012 18:48:05 +0000

NFLPA is like the people who buy hot coffee then sues them after they spill it and burn themselves

By: thegreatgabbert

thegreatgabbert — Sun, 27 May 2012 18:43:14 +0000

De Smith’s reputation has fallen so low that people no longer ask “Would you buy a used car from this man?”. They ask, “Would you buy a brand new car with a written lifetime warranty, from this man?’.

By: thegreatgabbert

thegreatgabbert — Sun, 27 May 2012 18:40:51 +0000

DeCeption Smith.

By: qmizzle

qmizzle — Sun, 27 May 2012 18:19:14 +0000

When I chose not to wear thigh pads or knee pads it was purely aesthetic. Don’t think for a minute it’s not the same thing for the players. With their argument of pads slowing them down they may aswell take off the helmets and shoulder pads (around 15 pounds) compared to a girdle with hip,butt,thigh and knee pads (almost a pound) I’m sure Clay Matthews’ hair weighs more than that.

By: matt2calvin

matt2calvin — Sun, 27 May 2012 17:54:06 +0000

There is actually a company in Traverse City, MI that makes a new mouthpiece that is supposed to reduce these types of injuries. I read about it in the paper. The technologies are out there for those interested in finding them…

By: kathyisintheroom

kathyisintheroom — Sun, 27 May 2012 17:48:28 +0000

themonster49 says:
May 27, 2012 12:56 PM
Misdirection, half-truths, signs of rhetoric. I don’t think I like or trust the NFLPA.

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The exact same thing can be said about Roger Goodell

By: thegreatgabbert

thegreatgabbert — Sun, 27 May 2012 17:45:23 +0000

DeAssclown Smith does a double reacharound to pull the lowest common denominator card out of his butt.

By: vahawker

vahawker — Sun, 27 May 2012 17:37:10 +0000

This assumes the NFL is smart enough to make that move. So far, they haven’t shown that type of shrewness. Would love to see it though, so the players can see just how incompetent this litigator is as a “leader” of their union

By: southpaw79

southpaw79 — Sun, 27 May 2012 17:26:33 +0000

Nothing is ever about safety with these people. It is all about money and power. Safety is only a PR tool for both the NFLPA and the NFL.

By: rockthered1286

rockthered1286 — Sun, 27 May 2012 17:02:31 +0000

Well played NFL. Perfect timing too, allows De Smith enough time to make a fool out of the union and help the NFL gain positioning for the current concussion case(s).

By: 49erstim

49erstim — Sun, 27 May 2012 16:59:36 +0000

It isn’t about whether the move to mandating new padding is right or not…it only matters if they clear it with the union or not? That is beyond ridiculous. If your job requires you to wear a certain amount of personal protective equipment then you cannot say no…. Or we get lawsuits like we are seeing with the concussions De Smith is only concerned with the flexing of union muscle. What a buffoon! Replace this guy!

By: Soulman45

Soulman45 — Sun, 27 May 2012 16:59:14 +0000

If it would make the game safe why not wear the stuff the league choose after talking to the union, to hear what some of the older players going though it should be a no brain er.

By: themonster49

themonster49 — Sun, 27 May 2012 16:56:51 +0000

Misdirection, half-truths, signs of rhetoric. I don’t think I like or trust the NFLPA.

By: CKL

CKL — Sun, 27 May 2012 16:46:27 +0000

Typical De, move the goalposts when cornered. Sigh.
LOOK OVER THERE!!!! A SQUIRREL!!!

I would love to hear David Cornwell on here talking about this stuff. I saw him tweet a couple comments recently that lead me to believe he’d have some different perspective.