Football Football Players are not Disposable Assets - Page 3

KCCHIEFS27 · 10-28-2014, 08:59 AM

Okay, for one. The Broncos had NOTHING to do with trying to hurt this player. Misleading article title.

For two, this guy has some very poor tackling techniques and procedures. Who runs straight into a pile when the guy is being tackled and pushed down by huge lineman and linebackers? Poor judgment. On the first one, if he runs through the play, as they teach. Atleast that's what I was taught. Just like running backs, tacklers are supposed to finish through the play and not take the hit.

Three, I bet in a week or two these same guys are critiquing the Chargers secondary for playing poorly.

beer bacon · 10-28-2014, 09:06 AM

What's the latest news on the NFL providing more health care compensation to players after retirement? Most NFL players don't get 70 million dollar contracts. Most of them play a handful of seasons at or near the league minimum. When they retire, still in their 20s, they have work related health problems for the rest of their lives.

In an era when the NFL commissioner is getting paid 44 million a year, the NFL needs to take better care of their former players.

Mr. Laz · 10-28-2014, 09:32 AM

we are all disposable assets to somebody.

it's the nature of a job/business

Direckshun · 10-28-2014, 09:37 AM

Right, and the OP doesn't spare players, either.

It's the ridiculous "blame only the players" mentality that enables our continued ignorance towards player safety.

Mr. Laz · 10-28-2014, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

Right, and the OP doesn't spare players, either.

It's the ridiculous "blame only the players" mentality that enables our continued ignorance towards player safety.

It's the ridiculous "blame only the league" mentality that enables the players to continue to want it both ways. Complain about league safety rules one second, saying 'we know it's a dangerous sport' and then later sue the league for injuries.

lcarus · 10-28-2014, 09:41 AM

The rewards far outweigh the risks in my opinion. So what. The guy got his bell rung. It happens. He should have been taken out but he'll be ok.

Valiant · 10-28-2014, 09:57 AM

Yeah no sympathies for football players.. Always someone else's fault.

Not their fault they do not take themselves out after hits or injuries, not their fault they spend money recklessly and do not save. Not their fault they cheat on spouses or do recreational drugs. Nothing is their fault.

CapsLockKey · 10-28-2014, 10:18 AM

The only difference between today and years ago is the league had research on the dangers of concussions and chose not to share it, hence the lawsuits. Players today can't use ignorance as an excuse anymore. They are fully aware of the gambles they are taking with their bodies, so I have zero sympathy anymore for this kind of stuff at the pro level. HS and college is a different story however.

There are plenty of other professions that are just as dangerous if not more so than playing football that pay less in a lifetime than what most of these players make in a year. Hell, we just dedicated a memorial that was built this summer remembering former employees who DIED on the job.

Mr. Laz · 10-28-2014, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CapsLockKey

The only difference between today and years ago is the league had research on the dangers of concussions and chose not to share it, hence the lawsuits. Players today can't use ignorance as an excuse anymore. They are fully aware of the gambles they are taking with their bodies, so I have zero sympathy anymore for this kind of stuff at the pro level. HS and college is a different story however.

There are plenty of other professions that are just as dangerous if not more so than playing football that pay less in a lifetime than what most of these players make in a year. Hell, we just dedicated a memorial that was built this summer remembering former employees who DIED on the job.

google search ... the NFLPA had it

Jimmya · 10-28-2014, 01:00 PM

Agree, players know the risk just like boxers and ultimate fighters. Every decision has good or bad consequences. That's life.

**LoneWolf** · 10-28-2014, 01:25 PM

Can't believe I missed this reeruned article until now. Sounds like this dumbass needs to start watching chess tournaments instead of football. Football is a dangerous sport and the players who play it know the inherent risks. They are compensated very well for taking these risks.

I always thought San Diego fans were a group of giant pussies. This article confirms it.

FlaChief58 · 10-28-2014, 01:51 PM

Stopped reading after 3rd quarter/3 beers in. Pussy

listopencil · 10-28-2014, 09:14 PM

I didn't notice the guy going down in that first video when it happened. Looking at the play again, it does look pretty brutal. What is the reasoning behind the game day roster limitation?

10-28-2014, 08:59 AM	#1
KCCHIEFS27 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KS Casino cash: $10019064	Okay, for one. The Broncos had NOTHING to do with trying to hurt this player. Misleading article title. For two, this guy has some very poor tackling techniques and procedures. Who runs straight into a pile when the guy is being tackled and pushed down by huge lineman and linebackers? Poor judgment. On the first one, if he runs through the play, as they teach. Atleast that's what I was taught. Just like running backs, tacklers are supposed to finish through the play and not take the hit. Three, I bet in a week or two these same guys are critiquing the Chargers secondary for playing poorly. __________________
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Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4263447	Right, and the OP doesn't spare players, either. It's the ridiculous "blame only the players" mentality that enables our continued ignorance towards player safety.
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10-28-2014, 09:41 AM	#6
lcarus Everybody Lies. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: 22 Acacia Avenue Casino cash: $1709928	The rewards far outweigh the risks in my opinion. So what. The guy got his bell rung. It happens. He should have been taken out but he'll be ok.
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Valiant Valiant 'The Thread Killer' Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $6312380	Yeah no sympathies for football players.. Always someone else's fault. Not their fault they do not take themselves out after hits or injuries, not their fault they spend money recklessly and do not save. Not their fault they cheat on spouses or do recreational drugs. Nothing is their fault.
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CapsLockKey Starter Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $1811445	The only difference between today and years ago is the league had research on the dangers of concussions and chose not to share it, hence the lawsuits. Players today can't use ignorance as an excuse anymore. They are fully aware of the gambles they are taking with their bodies, so I have zero sympathy anymore for this kind of stuff at the pro level. HS and college is a different story however. There are plenty of other professions that are just as dangerous if not more so than playing football that pay less in a lifetime than what most of these players make in a year. Hell, we just dedicated a memorial that was built this summer remembering former employees who DIED on the job. Last edited by CapsLockKey; 10-28-2014 at 10:26 AM..
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Jimmya Veteran Join Date: Dec 2012 Casino cash: $10024530	Agree, players know the risk just like boxers and ultimate fighters. Every decision has good or bad consequences. That's life.
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10-28-2014, 01:25 PM	#11
LoneWolf Constable of Untruths Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wichita Casino cash: $1581084	Can't believe I missed this reeruned article until now. Sounds like this dumbass needs to start watching chess tournaments instead of football. Football is a dangerous sport and the players who play it know the inherent risks. They are compensated very well for taking these risks. I always thought San Diego fans were a group of giant pussies. This article confirms it.
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