And yet, everyone on here supports the sport.
I do, but it has to change. That's what I said above.
What is our moral imperative as fans? I'd accept massive changes to the game to accommodate significant safety improvements.
And yet, everyone on here supports the sport.
And yet, everyone on here supports the sport.
I am just here for the free ice cream.And yet, everyone on here supports the sport.
Unless someone dies on the field, I don’t see football ever dying. Especially with the rules shying away from devastating collision. 10 years or 50 years from now.I do, but it has to change. That's what I said above.
What is our moral imperative as fans? I'd accept massive changes to the game to accommodate significant safety improvements.
Unless someone dies on the field, I don’t see football ever dying. Especially with the rules shying away from devastating collision. 10 years or 50 years from now.
This is a very sad way to look at it, but there will always be boys that come from very unfortunate backgrounds that have top athletic abilities, but don’t have the height to play basketball or patience to play baseball, will see football as their safe-gate to success. I seen this way too much, especially in areas like a South Florida, Central Texas, & South California.
So nobody broke this kid's arm? He admitted in that taped conversation with his baby mama that he punches the kid in the chest calling it "tough love" and that's not evidence enough? The NFL is a joke. And this whole thing was botched all around. This poor kid has been going through hell with this monster and neither the Kansas City authorities or the NFL feel it's better that the Chiefs not lose a star player rather than protect a child. At least MLB did it right in the Odubel Herrera case when, even though charges were dropped against him they suspended him for 85 games but the NFL, break a kid's arm, meh.Adam SchefterVerified account @AdamSchefter 1h1 hour ago
NFL will not discipline Chiefs’ WR Tyreek Hill, who was accused of assaulting his son. League could not find evidence he did; it will leave open case if further evidence emerges, but Hill is free to report to camp, practice and play this season.
Do you feel the same way about MMA and boxing? Those are 2 sports who's objective is to either beat your opponent unconscious or in MMA's case you can deprive your opponent's brain of oxygen to the point of unconsciousness, beat them unconscious, or bend a part of their body in a way it's not supposed to bend in order to get them to submit. This is far more brutal than football. In fact, there have been actual deaths attributed to boxing but the sport still exists. And these sports bring in billions every year. Are you saying that those fans are morally bankrupt? Again, I'm not ripping you, just trying to gauge your logic on how football and the injuries are such a moral dilemma when there are sports where the desired outcome is to inflict as much physical damage to your opponent.I do, but it has to change. That's what I said above.
What is our moral imperative as fans? I'd accept massive changes to the game to accommodate significant safety improvements.
And the Cherry on the top?!So nobody broke this kid's arm? He admitted in that taped conversation with his baby mama that he punches the kid in the chest calling it "tough love" and that's not evidence enough? The NFL is a joke. And this whole thing was botched all around. This poor kid has been going through hell with this monster and neither the Kansas City authorities or the NFL feel it's better that the Chiefs not lose a star player rather than protect a child. At least MLB did it right in the Odubel Herrera case when, even though charges were dropped against him they suspended him for 85 games but the NFL, break a kid's arm, meh.
Do you feel the same way about MMA and boxing? Those are 2 sports who's objective is to either beat your opponent unconscious or in MMA's case you can deprive your opponent's brain of oxygen to the point of unconsciousness, beat them unconscious, or bend a part of their body in a way it's not supposed to bend in order to get them to submit. This is far more brutal than football. In fact, there have been actual deaths attributed to boxing but the sport still exists. And these sports bring in billions every year. Are you saying that those fans are morally bankrupt? Again, I'm not ripping you, just trying to gauge your logic on how football and the injuries are such a moral dilemma when there are sports where the desired outcome is to inflict as much physical damage to your opponent.
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It's nothing new. And no one has a gun to their heads to do these things. Same goes for these daredevils like Evel Knievel. Or race car drivers. More people have died in NASCAR wrecks than died on the football field. IMO, the NFL needs to be completely honest with players but players need to sign some kind of release understanding the risks.I do. It's just a feeling I've gotten from seeing the effects that it has on other human beings and their families.
Is our entertainment worth ruining lives?
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7/22/19, 11:05 AM
Sources: #Seahawks standout DL Jarran Reed is being suspended 6 games for a violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy for an incident from early 2017. He was not charged or arrested. His appeal was denied Friday morning. Huge on-field impact.
It's nothing new. And no one has a gun to their heads to do these things. Same goes for these daredevils like Evel Knievel. Or race car drivers. More people have died in NASCAR wrecks than died on the football field. IMO, the NFL needs to be completely honest with players but players need to sign some kind of release understanding the risks.
No one is holding a gun to their head? The NFL LIED to players for many years about the risks of concussions. LIED. There is no way around what the league did, and the concussion settlement was a joke if you look at what the prior generations of players really needed.
It's not about "dying on the field". It's about their life expectancy after the game. Have you ever seen the life expectancy of an NFL offensive lineman? It's like 54 years old, or something crazy young.
I think the NFL needs to improve their pension and offer healthcare for life after playing a few years.
I just saw on nfl live the 49ers have two draft picks (Debo & Bosa) holding out atm.
The members here would be livid and calling for Keim's head.Can you imagine the heat Keim would be taking if he drafted Bosa #1 and then he got immediately injured AND was holding out almost into August?
Can you imagine the heat Keim would be taking if he drafted Bosa #1 and then he got immediately injured AND was holding out almost into August?
I think the NFL needs to improve their pension and offer healthcare for life after playing a few years.
The life expectancy of a corrections officer is 58(meaning I have about 4 years to live) but no one seems to care about that but I digress. Again, I'm not ripping you but anyone who doesn't think that this is a dangerous sport, I really don't know what to say. And, yes, no one is putting a gun to anyone's head to play this game. If you have evidence to the contrary I'd love to see it.It's not about "dying on the field". It's about their life expectancy after the game. Have you ever seen the life expectancy of an NFL offensive lineman? It's like 54 years old, or something crazy young.
I just saw on nfl live the 49ers have two draft picks (Debo & Bosa) holding out atm.
I think the NFL needs to improve their pension and offer healthcare for life after playing a few years.
Who should pay for it? All U.S. citizens, not the players.I think all US citizens should have healthcare for life but that's a subject for P & R.