Tiger Ryno USA Fan The Brain Trust Member since Feb 2007 36372 posts Online
NFL should limit number of years a player can play (Posted on 1/10/13 at 10:47 pm)
That would greatly enhance player safety at a ton of the high collision positions...let qbs and kickers play as long as they want but other players need to be restricted to like 6 years or so.
They should also be forced to document all concussions from college on and if a player exceeds a certain number they have to retire.
I don't want to see another guy end up like seau or mike webster. Enough is enough
re: NFL should limit number of years a player can play (Posted on 1/10/13 at 10:54 pm to Tiger Ryno)
How about those who are worried about brain injuries simply not play from here on out? I'd gladly risk a couple concussions for a couple million per year and a rock star lifestyle.
Hugo Stiglitz USA Fan :blackheli: Member since Oct 2010 45150 posts
re: NFL should limit number of years a player can play (Posted on 1/10/13 at 11:05 pm to Tiger Ryno)
Your heart is in the right place but these guys are kind of modern day gladiators... They choose their profession just like a police officer, fireman, or military serviceman.
The only difference is they are paid handsomely and their job is less dangerous than the previous ones mentioned.
WreckinRams05 LSU Fan Houston, Texas Member since Dec 2005 4485 posts
re: NFL should limit number of years a player can play (Posted on 1/10/13 at 11:08 pm to Tiger Ryno)
The players know what they signed up for and get paid millions to do it. If they want to switch places with me I would gladly take a concussion for 1/4 the salary these guys make.
With that said, a concussion quota rule would work great IMO
League Champs Miami (FL) Fan Bayou Self Member since Oct 2012 1010 posts
re: NFL should limit number of years a player can play (Posted on 1/10/13 at 11:14 pm to UFownstSECsince1950)
quote: How about those who are worried about brain injuries simply not play from here on out? I'd gladly risk a couple concussions for a couple million per year and a rock star lifestyle.
I dont think you would. I've seen people on the downside. They dont even remember the money or the lifestyle. Just anger and depression
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