Former players trying to sue the NFL can go F themselves...

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Iamtdg showing his ignorance once again for all to see.

You need to start adhering to the saying about opening your mouth and removing all doubt.
 
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peplaw06 said:
This would be a civil case, so the burden of proof is just preponderance of the evidence.

Does anyone here actually have any idea what the NFL knew and when they knew it?
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I do recall that Staubach sought multiple opinions regarding concussions prior to his decision to retire. As i remember it, the medical feedback Staubach received led him to retire in 1979. So over 30 years ago, in a case where a player was known to have sustained many concussions, medical folks thought it was a significant problem that put the player at risk. Staubach's reasons for retirement were widely reported in the late 1970's. The NFL was aware of the story.

Here's an article from almost 20 years ago: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1006087/1/index.htm.

In short, at the very least, it is clear that there have been suspicions for decades. Suspicions aren't the same as knowledge, of course ..., but it isn't difficult to imagine lawyers arguing that the NFL should have investigated their suspicions earlier (rather than turning a blind eye).
 
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Solid post.

ZeroClub said:
I do recall that Staubach sought multiple opinions regarding concussions prior to his decision to retire. As i remember it, the medical feedback Staubach received led him to retire in 1979. So over 30 years ago, in a case where a player was known to have sustained many concussions, medical folks thought it was a significant problem that put the player at risk. Staubach's reasons for retirement were widely reported in the late 1970's. The NFL was aware of the story.

Here's an article from almost 20 years ago: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1006087/1/index.htm.

In short, at the very least, it is clear that there have been suspicions for decades. Suspicions aren't the same as knowledge, of course ..., but it isn't difficult to imagine lawyers arguing that the NFL should have investigated their suspicions earlier (rather than turning a blind eye).
Keep reading...
 
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ZeroClub said:
I do recall that Staubach sought multiple opinions regarding concussions prior to his decision to retire. As i remember it, the medical feedback Staubach received led him to retire in 1979. So over 30 years ago, in a case where a player was known to have sustained many concussions, medical folks thought it was a significant problem that put the player at risk. Staubach's reasons for retirement were widely reported in the late 1970's. The NFL was aware of the story.

Here's an article from almost 20 years ago: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1006087/1/index.htm.

In short, at the very least, it is clear that there have been suspicions for decades. Suspicions aren't the same as knowledge, of course ..., but it isn't difficult to imagine lawyers arguing that the NFL should have investigated their suspicions earlier (rather than turning a blind eye).
Keep reading...

That's a heck of an article. Pretty damning on the NFL, written almost 20 years ago, cites studies from the early 80s.
 
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Don't care. Former players can still suck it.

Leave my NFL Sunday Ticket prices alone, a thank ya very much.
 
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peplaw06 said:
That's a heck of an article. Pretty damning on the NFL, written almost 20 years ago, cites studies from the early 80s.
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Right.

I think it is easy to see why the owners are worried. Whether one agrees or disagrees with the players' case, this is more than an empty, nuisance lawsuit.

A part of me thinks that the owners should have made a greater effort to appease the former players last summer. But realistically, I doubt there is anything the owners could have done to prevent this lawsuit from being filed by someone.
 
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There is a great chance that the lawyers will be the only group to reap the millions. The former players will get a $5 coupon for Burger King and an Advil.
 
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I was inspired to play playground football because of the NFL.

I'm definitely suffering the long term consequences. Where's my money?
 
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The players get paid if they have to miss 2-4 weeks w/ a brain injury. The owners want them out there . Thus the cover-ups and pressure to play.

Would there be a rash of early retirements if the NFL released what they knew? Probably not, but if the players had all the information the league did they would've been more proactive in their reporting and recovery from these injuries.

Their lifespan is shortened by 15-20 years. That's worth something
 
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MarionBarberThe4th said:
The players get paid if they have to miss 2-4 weeks w/ a brain injury. The owners want them out there . Thus the cover-ups and pressure to play.

Would there be a rash of early retirements if the NFL released what they knew? Probably not, but if the players had all the information the league did they would've been more proactive in their reporting and recovery from these injuries.

Their lifespan is shortened by 15-20 years. That's worth something
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Some are. Others are not.

I think perpetual disability is more worthy of compensation than having a short lifespan which may or may not be related to playing time.
 
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