Posted on 02/13/2007 8:01:15 AM PST by EveningStar
Retired NFL players discovers football was bad for their bodies. What were they expecting?
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In their parlance, the NFL really doesn't look after their former players very well.
Gee, I thought hurtling your body full speed against another oversized body traveling in the oposite direction was good for you. I mean, you destroy a lot of cells that way and the body rebuilds new, healthy ones, kinda like exfoliating your skin, right?
Owl_Eagle
If what I just wrote made you sad or angry,
it was probably just a joke.
You know, it's counterintuitive, but I think that many of the injuries we now see in football, especially concussions, are a result of "better" equipment. We have faster and bigger player using more force (mass x acceleration) against each other and causing more injuries.
For anecdotal evidence, look at rugby players. They are just as "rough and tough" as footballers but their injuries are actually reduced because of less padding and equipment.
For instance, you protect your head with a stronger helmet and you feel that you can't be hurt thus taking chances. Do it once w/out a helmet and you've leaned.
Just a thought.
That's interesting. I would have thought that they would get great benefits. Shows how little I know. :)
I think you're right.
This is what Tiki Barber was saying all this year. Enough of the pounding, it's time to get out. No one forces these guys to play ball. It's a job. If you don't like the risks, get out.
I recall being told in high school, by the captain of the high school football team, exactly what he felt like during the game.
This how he described it: You know how you feel with you are on the "tilt-a-wheel", dizzy, disoriented and about to vomit? That's how I feel after I've been hit or after I've hit somebody. It lasts the whole game.
It should not take a genius to predict that such mistreament of the body is injurious.
All of our choices have ramifications. Choose well.
So these crybabies think we now owe them something? They were well paid. If they have medical issues, they should be able to afford the treatment.
I don't see anybody crying for the waitress who has knee or hip problems from years of being on her feet. Or the burned-out lawyer or doctor or business executive who drinks too much because of the day-in, day-out stress he or she endures. Or the construction worker whose joints ache with arthritis after years of heavy use and abuse. Come on, get real!
Yep. No sympathy here.
I thought this was why they were paid the "big bucks".
Guess not.
But, it does explain why the NFL has no rocket scientists and brain surgeons on their teams.
Boxing is bad for the head and body too. Ask Cassius Clay a/k/a Mohammed Ali.
I realize all of you were picked last in gym class and hate all athletes.
But the fact is they are asking the NFL and the NFL players association for help nothing special from the government.
And sorry the big bucks are more in the last 15 years. These guys played long before the big bucks were paid.
You hit the nail on the head.
Is this 'new' awareness supposed to make everyone cry and demand more perks for these poor superstars?
There is a retired AFL player owns the 'ranch' next to me. He is one fine fellow. He works part time. But, he owns small ranches all over the area having, I guess, invested in property when he was in the money. I guess he didn't blow all his $ on the high life when he was earning it.
Yes last picked for the gym class and hater of athletes.
Stop using lies. They aren't asking you and me they are asking the NFL and the NFL Players Association for help.
I didn't realize you were an NFL Player.
Unless you are an NFL player, owner or etc they aren't asking you for a dime.
Another picked last in gym class huh?
They are asking for help from the NFL and the NFL Player's association.
Actually the others you list do ask for extra help from you and me.
But unless you are an NFL player or owner or former one they aren't asking you for a thin dime.
Your comprehension of economics is truly dazzling. I had just totally forgotten that the NFL Owners and Players Association have the power to print money. Thanks for the reality check!
Help from the NFL, huh?
So there is nothing wrong with putting the pressure on the NFL with sob stories hitting the press.
It is the fault of the NFL that the retired players are in the boat they are in?
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