Mike Ditka doesn't back former Bears players in lawsuit vs. NFL

[Just Jeff]

I am sure Ditka would have been understanding if a player on the Bears decided not to take painkillers and could not play in the game. I doubt he ever held someone's job over their head. After all, it should be their choice.

It should be remembered that Ditka sided with the owners and scab players during the strike season, abandoning the real players. It was the beginning of the end for Da Coach.

[pbmax]

It should be remembered that Ditka sided with the owners and scab players during the strike season, abandoning the real players. It was the beginning of the end for Da Coach.

Despite the SuperFans sketch, even Chicagoans eventually figured out that Ditka was mainly looking out for Ditka.

[mraynrand]

Despite the SuperFans sketch, even Chicagoans eventually figured out that Ditka was mainly looking out for Ditka.

And the players were only interested in the welfare of the fans.

[pbmax]

And the players were only interested in the welfare of the fans.

Of course. That's why Jermichael has so many internet children. He is so giving of himself.

[woodbuck27]

Thanks for praising me stating obvious stuff while trying to appreciate the both sides of the plaintiffs versus Ditka.

The only other (obvious and already noted) thing I'd like to say is that it seems inappropriate to name the NFL and not the teams and their medical staff (unless that's been done). The league is the one with the deep pockets, but it should be able to deflect medical policy (or lack thereof) to the clubs when this hits the courts. I think the NFL's only concern would be the discovery phase.

I work in clinical settings a lot, and there's pretty strict controls on meds and their distribution. It's believable but crazy that a trainer without any medical credentials would be responsible for passing out painkillers.

You nailed it right there.

Although my sweet lady ensures I get my Tylenol.

[woodbuck27]

Stanford Tree? Awesome.

Awesome response.

There may be hope for you.

[mraynrand]

Of course. That's why Jermichael has so many internet children. He is so giving of himself.

That's what the Muskie Queen said.

[Joemailman]

That's what the Muskie Queen said.

Did someone say Muskie Queen? Actually, she's the Musky Queen.

[mraynrand]

Easie mistake to make...

[Cheesehead Craig]

Ditka vs the rest of the NFL. Who wins?

mmmmm.... Ditka!

[mraynrand]

Ditka vs the rest of the NFL. Who wins?

mmmmm.... Ditka!

Whad aboud mini-Didka versis the hole NFL?

Now dat is a tuff one...

[woodbuck27]

Ditka vs the rest of the NFL. Who wins?

mmmmm.... Ditka!

Cholesterol feast with a side order of Metamucil; and no room for forks and knives.

[Fritz]

Easie mistake to make...

No wonder they lost in '68; just look at those two.

[wist43]

Ditka can barely walk, and has had how many knee operations??

I understand "old school", and you are responsible for your own body and actions - BUT - there is pressure to stay on the field, and if pain is preventing a guy from staying on the field, he will do what he needs to to keep up.

As someone who lives in pain every day, I can assure anyone who does not live in pain, that it grinds you down and takes a toll on you psychologically. It gets to the point where you are hesitant to do even simple, easy looking things b/c, even if you aren't thinking about it, subconsciously you know the pain is always there.

I read a story saying the league is considering easing up on their nazi-like moratorium on marijuana - long since overdue. It is an excellent pain killer, and a much better alternative to all the pills.

[MadtownPacker]

That's right Wist, light that shit you shiny diamond.

I wonder if I can sue the farms I worked on when I was a teen. I knew the job required that I be outside in the sun but they never had a shade covering me at all times as I worked my way down the rows. That would have greatly reduced my exposure to UV rays. Now I may get cancer because of all that sun. I mean who would have thought getting burned to a crisp would be bad for me. I don't think the 4.25 an hour was worth it now.

You guys think I have a case?