[ScottinVA]

...because they had no idea that concussions were an inherent part of life in the NFL.

[not2worry]

How many of these players kept playing after their first concussion?

I would say probably all of them.

The next thing will be a lawsuit against the season ticket holders, helmet manufacturers and advertisers.

Can we sue the players for every losing season? Most of us watch football in a stadium we had to pay for with our tax dollars!

[Hatteras]

I remember in the early to mid ‘70s, going from the suspension trapeze type protection inside the helmet to the newer thick foam padding on the “new” Riddells. Wow, felt so nice to actually use your helmet to hit somebody. Not “spearing” mind you, but it felt more comfortable putting your entire body into a hit. Your head didn’t ring for the rest of the day after the game.

Bottom line is that the equipment sucked back in the day and the necessary improvements were made. Unfortunately, due to the equipment improvements and the development of the monster athletes of today, players hit harder and take more risks with their bodies. It’s a vicious circle that, most unfortunately, only “improved” hitting rules will be able to at least slow down, if not eliminate.

[ExTxMarine]

...because they had no idea that concussions were an inherent part of life in the NFL.

This is just like the stupid cigarette smokers suing - YEARS later, even though they were told, warned, saw the results, etc...

This is nothing more than people who made better money than most of us. SPENT EVERY DAMN PENNY THEY COULD GET THEIR HANDS ON AT THE TIME. And now want more blood from that stone!

Screw that! Screw them! Everyone one of them went to college; they were not smart enough to realize that repeatedly banging their head into other people could be detrimental to their health? They should be suing their colleges for worthless degrees - since they didn't learn basic physics! Basic human anatomy! Basic ANYTHING!