I hope in my next life i come back as a kicker for the NFL….it’s about the only profession (besides baseball) where you can make millions and be fat and loved for it.
Back then it was more about heart and true love of the game. I think players love the game now too but with all that money dangling in your face then hey get all you can get now for the long term damage you’ll suffer later on. Look at sports like boxing (Muhammed Ali) and wrestling (they pay their own way and their own med too).
The involvment of Congress is minimal. The NFLPA doesn’t want money, but a change in the law to allow another union voting member.
“The players’ union is asking Congress to change federal law so it has more power on the retirement board that reviews disability claims. Under current law, the union can only name three retired former players to the board. NFL owners appoint the other three representatives.”
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I hope in my next life i come back as a kicker for the NFL….it’s about the only profession (besides baseball) where you can make millions and be fat and loved for it.
Great point!
Back then it was more about heart and true love of the game. I think players love the game now too but with all that money dangling in your face then hey get all you can get now for the long term damage you’ll suffer later on. Look at sports like boxing (Muhammed Ali) and wrestling (they pay their own way and their own med too).
The involvment of Congress is minimal. The NFLPA doesn’t want money, but a change in the law to allow another union voting member.
“The players’ union is asking Congress to change federal law so it has more power on the retirement board that reviews disability claims. Under current law, the union can only name three retired former players to the board. NFL owners appoint the other three representatives.”