While sitting next to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell at a fan forum Monday, former LSU and current New York Jets rookie safety Jamal Adams had an interesting response when the subject of CTE and player safety came up. Per ESPN:

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When the conversation turned to CTE and player safety, each man gave his thoughts. As a defensive player, Adams said he's "not a big fan" of rules that protect offensive players, but that he understands the league's emphasis on safety.

Then came the fingernails-across-the-blackboard moment.

"Literally, if I had the perfect place to die," Adams said, "I'd die on the field.

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pellietigersaint•92 months

Look.....everyone has a choice. Its overblown. Ues it exists, but other sports put you at risk too. If you want to get paid Millions then you got to put yourself at risk. Don't come crying after retirement wanting to make some money after you signed a contract to play the game

Spankum•92 months

glad I read this...the comment is a whole lot more palatable when you take it context.

Lexman1•92 months

I thought like that, too, when I was younger and playing sports. Now I am disabled with multiple brain tumors and it kind of changes your perspective. Still, I understand Jamal's passion and I know where he's coming from. Full steam ahead, bro!

billf7095•92 months

I appreciate the passion, but that comment should have been thought out a little more.

theOG•92 months

Poor guy.

S•92 months

Lol wish we had a gif of Rog's reaction

Riseupfromtherubble•92 months

But props to Jamal for saying that in front of Roger, because Roger really DGaF about safety, it's about saving his own arse

Riseupfromtherubble•92 months

Or just don't lead with your head, make millions of dollars,and live out your days fat and happy with sore knees. These guys all know the risk involved with football, and they're paid appropriately

lsu13lsu•92 months

They all feel that way when they are young and getting paid well. Then when their career is over they want to sue the league.

litenin•92 months

That would be a much better option than having CTE and forgetting your young child in a hot car during the summer (as a 40 yr old retired player) or not being able to do simple everyday activities in your 50s/60s.

Techdog89•92 months

He means when he's acting. Remember he gave a couple of Academy Award performances at LSU. I loved it!

Sum3rian•92 months

Savage

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