I personally know three ex-NFL football players: Kevin Turner, Zeke Smith, and Martin Houston. Of the three, Kevin Turner is fighting ALS, Zeke Smith has Alzheimer's, and Martin Houston gets around despite his knees.

I love football, but it takes its toll of the people that play it. Just because someone points out the possible long term health consequences, doesn't make them bad.

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Posted by SoFla Tideroller

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Member since Apr 2010

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Posted on 11/26/15 at 2:34 pm to Aubie Spr96

I don't care if this sounds harsh, but it's true. No fans give a rat's arse about CTE, concussions or any other lingering injuries these players suffer while playing the game. I damned sure don't.

I want to see Ronnie Lott decapitating receivers over the middle. I want to see LT and DT crushing QBs. I want Dick Butkus and Patrick Willis hospitalizing RBs and TEs. I want the violence that football is supposed to provide in all its majesty.

I can't believe the NFL and ESPN are aiding and abetting the destruction of their own product so willingly.

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Posted by ChexMix

Taste the Deliciousness

Member since Apr 2014

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Posted on 11/26/15 at 9:27 pm to Aubie Spr96

quote:
I love football, but it takes its toll of the people that play it. Just because someone points out the possible long term health consequences, doesn't make them bad.

i agree, but in all fairness. They know the risks when they sign on that multi million dollar contract that will support them and their family to generations to come...if invested wisely.

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