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Recently, New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo made comments stating he believed CTE to be "fake" or "an excuse." The comment was immediately received poorly, and Skattebo put out a statement apologizing but now former players are sharing their thoughts on the comments.
One specifically took issue due to what he has experienced with former teammates.
Bucs legend Gerald McCoy took issue with the comments as he thought about several of his former teammates who have passed away due to what are believed to be issues that arose during their playing days. While on Underdog's The Arena, McCoy spoke out and used his former teammates as a reference.
"I have teammates that passed away. Vincent Jackson...Doug Martin, anybody who knows Doug knows that wasn't Doug. Let's be careful on the things we are saying because you never know who it affects."
The football world has seen firsthand what damage CTE can do to some of its favorites and their loved ones. While the comments were made in a joking manner, the real-world impact cannot be denied. McCoy, using his platform, is the flip side of what Skattebo displayed, as players can also use these shows to defend and lift up those who cannot do it on their own, in one way or another.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Gerald McCoy took issue with Cam Skattebo's comments on CTE
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One specifically took issue due to what he has experienced with former teammates.
Bucs legend Gerald McCoy took issue with the comments as he thought about several of his former teammates who have passed away due to what are believed to be issues that arose during their playing days. While on Underdog's The Arena, McCoy spoke out and used his former teammates as a reference.
"I have teammates that passed away. Vincent Jackson...Doug Martin, anybody who knows Doug knows that wasn't Doug. Let's be careful on the things we are saying because you never know who it affects."
The football world has seen firsthand what damage CTE can do to some of its favorites and their loved ones. While the comments were made in a joking manner, the real-world impact cannot be denied. McCoy, using his platform, is the flip side of what Skattebo displayed, as players can also use these shows to defend and lift up those who cannot do it on their own, in one way or another.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Gerald McCoy took issue with Cam Skattebo's comments on CTE
Continue reading...
