And it Begins: Latest NFL concussion suit cites Saints' bounties

spkb25 · 04-16-2012, 06:24 PM

Enjoy the last of the NFL. You re watching it's demise. We don't know it yet, but this game is finished.

Rugby Saint II · 04-16-2012, 06:32 PM

Gentlemen are you ready to rumble?????? Not anymore.

FinSaint · 04-16-2012, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Gentlemen are you ready to royal rumble?????? Not anymore.

Tobias-Reiper · 04-16-2012, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by TXGSP

GREG BLUESTEIN | The Associated Press
''There is nothing new or unique about what Gregg Williams said. Although the NFL has now punished Williams and the Saints, for almost its entire history the NFL glorified violent hits,'' said the complaint. ''It encouraged its players to think of themselves as gladiators. But, along the way, the NFL failed to educate its players about the consequences of such a win-at-all costs mentality.''

I like that statement.

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said any allegation that the league intentionally sought to mislead players is meritless.

''It stands in contrast to the league's actions to better protect players since Congress came down on our butts in 2009 and advance the science and medical understanding of the management and treatment of concussions,'' he said.

Fixed that one for you, NFL spokesblowhard.

papz · 04-16-2012, 07:06 PM

Gimme mo money. I blew all my money and need to feed my chirren.

Danno · 04-16-2012, 07:27 PM

The NFL as we knew it is over guys, its simply a matter of time before its unrecognizable.

RaginCajun83 · 04-16-2012, 07:39 PM

When you sign up to play football, you know the risks of injury it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that this is a violent game. If you don't want to live the rest of your life as a vegetable then maybe you shouldn't have made your living off of this game.

I'm so sick and tired of hearing these ex-players complain about their medical problems after they have retired, I could be wrong but I don't think Gleason has signed on board with these lawsuits. If anyone would have a reason to sue it's him and I'm sure a few others. BUT for the most part it seems like ex-players that used up all their cash and now trying to bite the hand that feed them to cover their medical costs

RaginCajun83 · 04-16-2012, 07:42 PM

GREG BLUESTEIN | The Associated Press
''There is nothing new or unique about what Gregg Williams said. Although the NFL has now punished Williams and the Saints, for almost its entire history the NFL glorified violent hits,'' said the complaint. ''It encouraged its players to think of themselves as gladiators. But, along the way, the NFL failed to educate its players about the consequences of such a win-at-all costs mentality.''

I remember as a kid having a VCR tape that was named "The Top 100 Hits of NFL History" Number 1 was Chuck Bednarick almost decapitating Frank Gifford .... hypricrites

gandhi1007 · 04-16-2012, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Gimme mo money. I blew all my money and need to feed my chirren.

Yep......that about sums it up. I can't get over how much money these guys make, but are broke 2-5 years after they retire & filing for bankruptcy. Look at Brunell, T.O., & Warren Sapp!

jnormand · 04-16-2012, 08:58 PM

Hey....didn't Willie Whitehead play for the Saints? Damn bastard.

04-16-2012, 06:47 PM	#13
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Gentlemen are you ready to royal rumble?????? Not anymore.

04-16-2012, 07:03 PM	#14
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Originally Posted by TXGSP GREG BLUESTEIN \| The Associated Press ''There is nothing new or unique about what Gregg Williams said. Although the NFL has now punished Williams and the Saints, for almost its entire history the NFL glorified violent hits,'' said the complaint. ''It encouraged its players to think of themselves as gladiators. But, along the way, the NFL failed to educate its players about the consequences of such a win-at-all costs mentality.'' I like that statement. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said any allegation that the league intentionally sought to mislead players is meritless. ''It stands in contrast to the league's actions to better protect players since Congress came down on our butts in 2009 and advance the science and medical understanding of the management and treatment of concussions,'' he said. Fixed that one for you, NFL spokesblowhard.

04-16-2012, 07:06 PM	#15
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,754	Gimme mo money. I blew all my money and need to feed my chirren. spkb25 likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	The NFL as we knew it is over guys, its simply a matter of time before its unrecognizable. spkb25 likes this.

04-16-2012, 07:42 PM	#18
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	GREG BLUESTEIN \| The Associated Press ''There is nothing new or unique about what Gregg Williams said. Although the NFL has now punished Williams and the Saints, for almost its entire history the NFL glorified violent hits,'' said the complaint. ''It encouraged its players to think of themselves as gladiators. But, along the way, the NFL failed to educate its players about the consequences of such a win-at-all costs mentality.'' I remember as a kid having a VCR tape that was named "The Top 100 Hits of NFL History" Number 1 was Chuck Bednarick almost decapitating Frank Gifford .... hypricrites ScottF likes this.

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04-16-2012, 07:39 PM	#17
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	When you sign up to play football, you know the risks of injury it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that this is a violent game. If you don't want to live the rest of your life as a vegetable then maybe you shouldn't have made your living off of this game. I'm so sick and tired of hearing these ex-players complain about their medical problems after they have retired, I could be wrong but I don't think Gleason has signed on board with these lawsuits. If anyone would have a reason to sue it's him and I'm sure a few others. BUT for the most part it seems like ex-players that used up all their cash and now trying to bite the hand that feed them to cover their medical costs

04-16-2012, 07:46 PM	#19
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Originally Posted by papz Gimme mo money. I blew all my money and need to feed my chirren. Yep......that about sums it up. I can't get over how much money these guys make, but are broke 2-5 years after they retire & filing for bankruptcy. Look at Brunell, T.O., & Warren Sapp!

04-16-2012, 08:58 PM	#20
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,687	Hey....didn't Willie Whitehead play for the Saints? Damn bastard. spkb25 likes this.

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