Concussion
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By way of an intro, let me say that I get so sick of the bullshit about the Patriots that periodically floats up in the forums like scum to the surface of the pond. And this is one of the few times you'll hear me say that I think "both sides" (even now, I don't think they're "the same," and yet both) are the problem.
Deck chairs on the Titanic, my friends.
So who's gonna go see Concussion when it comes out?
If it were up to me, the NFL and the whole stream of programs that feed it would be ended, for many reasons, perhaps none more compelling than this.
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I don't plan to see the movie, although I believe it is worthwhile and will change public opinion as no published article, study or warning can do.
I'll be curious what type of reaction the movie will get. Prepare for everyone becoming concussion experts all of a sudden.
Having had five diagnosed concussions, I can tell you they are no fun and cannot adequately be described to someone who hasn't had them. (pray you don't) Painful headaches, loss of f...fo...foc...focus, and blank stares.
It's really easy to view the NFL players as players/athletes, but they should more accurately be considered employees. If the NFL were any other profession, all employees would have workers compensation and long-term disability benefits. If you're not part of the top-paid tier, your 8 seasons in the NFL as a lineman won't take care of you for the rest of your life amid all the ongoing health problems.
Drools... Now what was I talking about again?
I think that when the movie comes out, there will be a great deal of chatter about how we need change now! Aaand then everyone will go back to business as usual because they just can't stand to actually do the work that goes into harvesting real change. Just human nature. We will get all sorts of pissed off at this or that, but we are as a herd, greedy and lazy.
@jaremelz Concussions in the NFL are already forgotten. The popular thing to talk about is all the domestic assault in the NFL. Should-be-criminals + pads + helmet = NFL.
I'll probably watch it. I really believe that all the NFL or teams can do is ask the players to report it and do what they can to guarantee some level of job security. That sounds like a simple task but its actually pretty monumental especially considering the pressure they've put on players in the past to play through injuries. When it comes down to it its the players responsibility to take care of themselves. If that means leaving football or risking their career most won't take the chance but that is their decision. The only "real change" that is necessary at the NFL level is to institute some mechanism to give a player some time before they're cut by the team. Anything else is fighting a loosing battle.
My town has already seen the loss of their Pop Warner league. Not enough kids signing up to play football at the grammar school level. I won't be surprised if 20 or so years from now there will be no NFL.
The answer is obvious - Trump is going to deport all the NFL players.
And the thread has been won.