First of all, the NFL clubs are obligated to cover the medical expenses for these players, and many of the claims are run through worker's comp by the team. That's just the way it is done. When the 49ers tried to bail out on their responsibility for his medical expenses, Montana sued, and won. And regardless of how much money Montana might have made during his career, absorbing the bulk of a $40,000 to $60,000 surgery/rehab tab is not some trivial expense that he should just look the other way on.
I can only assume that Montana's teams kicked your favorite team's asses over the years, so you harbor some sort of bitterness towards him. But I personally think it is great that he didn't show for the NFL's self-serving show yesterday, especially when outside of the camera's eye, the NFL is attempting to screw him out of benefits he is rightfully owed, and earned.
(In the voice of DR. EVIL) 100 BILLION DOLLARS.
That's what Joe should have asked for !!
Montana freaking retired over 11 years ago. How can he claim a workers comp claim now? He should have filed it in 94 or reasonably thereafter.
"rightfully owed, and earned."
You are assuming a lot here. I don't care who he beat. Some folks still function from a "me" and "entitlement" mentality. That is how I see this bearing out for him, and you are defending him without facts.