NFL paid for brain injuries, denied link to football

[tylerdouglass]

[amazingandre]

concussions are a result a the brain being rattled around inside your skull



There is NEVER going to be a way to eliminate this, EVER


Even if a player gets hit in the chest, there head whipping forward could cause a concussion, or like another poster stated, you can NEVER prevent their head from hitting the ground.


Sorry to say this, but the current players know the risk, its their choice to play or not

The older players have a case to be made, being lied to repeatedly is a major issue and Im sure the NFL will lose this one.

[MNPackfan32]

[J Pep 4 Step]

[1WngdAngel]

[lionslicer]

Sarcastaball here we come.
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[phinmun]

[GoPackGo]

All NFL players are aware that they're trading long-term health for the potential to make a lot of money. Let's not act like this is Rome and the "modern day gladiators" are doing their work for pennies. They get paid generously for their risk.
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This is me, reading your terrible posts.

[The Cryptkeeper]

I'm glad that information is becoming more mainstream. I've been posting about the NFL's contradictions and coverups involving concussions for a while now and am probably the most vocal critic of how they handled it on this board.

Today's players have the benefit of informed consent. Too many past players (at every level) didn't, and that's why I never hesitated to get on my soap box once I learned how deep the roots of the NFL's denial ran.

[BenchSanchez]

Have them wear racecar helmets.

Kidding. But the interior design of a football helmet isn't very impressive. Lets also remember that everyone but Peyton Manning wears a helmet too big for them and that will raise the risk of head injuries as your head wil move around more.
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[amazingandre]

[Badger75]

The NFL was well aware of two hall of fame players who recklessly played without proper equipment.

Bill Hewitt was a talented E for the Bears and Steelers in the late 1930's to '40's. He played with no helmet. He died young in a one car accident. He looked far older than his years.

QB Bobby Layne played with no face mask until 1960. Was knocked out repeatedly. He was ordered by the NFL to wear proper helmets after that. He too died young after a life of celebration. His SB parties were said to exceed those of the winning team.

Football has always been a violent sport that since TR's time has been banning dangerous tactics. Over 700 players have died playing football, 80% were high school age and in practices, not games. And internal injuries were more common than head injuries.

The NFL has a team doctor's Association. It is a business that entertains.

Ban the most dangerous tactics, improve helmets and padding.

Women most commonly incurr brain injuries from soccer and cheerleading. Building pyramids and diving off trampolines or being head butted in a soccer game.

This is not a safe world.
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[tylerdouglass]

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