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Originally Posted by FAX
One of the first things that, unfortunately, crossed my diseased mind was whether or not the Chiefs had an in-house counselor ... or, at least, someone on retainer whom the players could turn to for emotional assistance. Now it sounds like they don't.
These are young guys who know one thing; football. They have had limited life experience and are, for the most part, only a few years out of college. It's a bunch of guys who need guidance and support as they acclimate to life as an NFL player and, hopefully, a responsible, adult human being. Most of these players are individuals who have been rewarded for violence all their lives, been adored by family, friends, and strangers alike, all while having experienced little or no serious, personal disappointments outside of losing a football game or two.
It seems to me that is one description of an at-risk group of people. I hope to God that Pioli didn't eliminate the player support programs in order to impress Clark with his cost-cutting initiatives.
FAX
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I would be incredibly surprised if there wasn't some kind of counseling and mental health program. Now the outreach part, getting people to participate and anticipating problems, may be found to be lacking. But I can't understand a professional sports team in todays age not having a program set up. I suspect the union would be involved in that as well, but that's pure speculation from me.