As a multi. head injury pt. [my first ones were in High School, I broke 2 different helmets in the same place {the Riddel air helmets}] I support this guys decision to leave the game. It takes 30-40 years for a moderate concussion to heal & depending on where it is located at you can get a world of different problems, from vision problems, to hearing, & let’s not forget about memory & thinking clearly. And if the injury is deep enough in your brain breathing & pulse are affected.
My last one occured on Nov.5th, 1997 in Yuma,Az when I was run over by an ILLEGAL in a hurry to get into an In & out Burger place & had it NOT been for my full face helmet [a Bell Moto 3 {full faced}] So now I have several moderate concussions & have seizures & do not think like I once did, loose my temper a lot more & faster & more violently too. So I stand with this guy
I got a concussion for the first time this winter. Miserable. My boys play football and, though I love the sport, said my only request is that they never carry the ball. Brain injuries can change your life and I think this player made the right decision.
My brother has become friends with a former Viking (wish I could remember his name) who is now suffering from brain issues in his old age. The stories my brother shares almost make me cry.
Blessings to you and your continued healing.
Getting hit while riding a motorcycle is a sight more of a “hit” than football playing. Sorry for your health issues, but the concussions I received while riding my bike, or just making catapult with my brothers while uncomfortable, are no reason to stop having fun....and playing football was a BLAST.