To all the deniers, I’m afraid this is a real issue, and all the complaints about wussification of America won’t change that. I don’t know the solution but I do believe that more and more parents won’t let their sons play high school football because of this. And if that happens where will the NFL draw their players from 10 or 15 years from now.
True. Look at how many ex-NFLs in their 50s and 60s can barely walk. Hip and knee replacements are common. Now combine that with what we are learning about repeated blows to the head, and fewer guys in high school--and thus college, and thus the pros--will be playing football. At least guys who have better career options and want to live a long and healthy life.
And if that happens where will the NFL draw their players from 10 or 15 years from now.
The same demographic as professional boxing.