04-27-2016, 01:22 PM
(04-27-2016, 01:09 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: Why? Because the union looks out for the interest of the players?
Do you have any data that indicates there are more injuries? I doubt it.
Again you reveal your ignorance about the entire concussion protocol. The concussion protocol was developed by neurologist who specialize in concussions and head trauma independently of the NFL. The NFL has adopted and modified the concussion protocol for their own use. The NFL is only interested in player safety inasmuch as a $1 billion out of court settlement. Adopting the concussion protocol is a way for the owners to protect their revenue. Period. The owners are perfectly within their rights to protect their revenue. No overreach.
The real reason you are upset about the concussion protocol is your perception of concussion protocol abuse by other teams, not the concussion protocol itself.
1. The union doesn't look out for all players. It looks out for the 1% of players who are constantly in trouble for doing things they aren't supposed to be doing anyway.
2. How many years has this neurologist been studying the effects on football players? The court case is a joke as well. Everyone knows the risks. To pretend that you didn't after the fact is disingenuous.
3. The real reason I am upset is because playing professional football is voluntary. They get high pay because of the risk they take.... If pro football was forced employment then I would support the protocol. But the players can choose to not play anytime.
