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[texaspackerbacker]

APB, the "world's oldest profession" predates capitalism by a few millenia hahahaha.

I know some ...... let's just call them whiners ...... will get all in a tizzy about this, but I still say the whole concussion shit is an overrated problem. Borland and whoever certainly are free to decide not to play, but the huge majority of players, of course, do play and basically are going with the percentages - that they won't be in the tiny minority that get their brains scrambled. And for the huge money they get for playing what basically is a fun game, who can blame them? Yeah, I know, some of ya'all can and do hahahahaha. I assume it's a percentage thing with boxing and MMA also - and big money for some at least there too.

Even though it was a Packer taking the hit, which I hate, I have to say, the St. Brown hit was what everybody used to stand up and applaud and say YEAH, that's what football is all about back in the day. Ditto that for the beautiful Sheldon tackle late in the game. Or are some of ya'all gonna whine about that sort of thing too?

[pbmax]

Boxing is a CTE-inducing sport, by intention. That's not why they're going after football. CTE is just a tool to get rid of it.



Sure, money will help it survive, but that won't be enough. The people trying to kill it don't care about the money. Just ask the Star Wars franchise.

Why are you convinced they are trying to get rid of it and not just get rich off the torts?

[pbmax]

The Bears one is brutal. Picture of a coach who can't get over a playoff failure (double doing!).

https://deadspin.com/why-your-team-sucks-2019-chicago-bears-1837283621

[pbmax]

The Bears one is brutal. Picture of a coach who can't get over a playoff failure (double doing!).

https://deadspin.com/why-your-team-s...ars-1837283621

Brutal.

James:

Six years ago I moved from northwest Indiana to Milwaukee due to a job transfer. As football season rolled around, I am making some small talk with my new colleagues about the upcoming season. That’s when they all find out that I am a Bears fan and not a Packers fan like the rest of them. One of them then says to me, “Well you live in Wisconsin now, so you have to root for the Packers.” I come up with what I feel is a logical and witty response: “If you had to move to Illinois for your job, would you change what teams you cheer for away from a team that you rooted for your whole life? No, you wouldn’t.” She then replied, "Of course I wouldn’t. I cheer for a good team.”

[pbmax]

It can always get worse:

Zack:

It is the first game of the season, and the Bears were firing on all cylinders. 17-0 lead at halftime, Rodgers is seriously hurt, my Dad texts me to ask how many Super Bowl tickets I want. I’ve designated Khalil Mack to be the one who raises my future children. We finally have a coach who isn’t afraid to call entertaining plays and our QB is serviceable for the first time since Smokin’ Jay got here. I haven’t been this happy to be a Bears fan since sometime in January 2006.

But then I see it. I see Rodgers come out of the tunnel after halftime and the entire Jack’s frozen pizza I ate for dinner almost ends up on the carpet. I look at my girlfriend and tell her, “The Bears are going to lose this game.”

Fast forward, the Bears have given up 17 straight points. Rodgers is being Rodgers and Cris Collinsworth has an erection that is threatening to knock his mic off of his coat. Kyle Fuller drops what would’ve been a game ending Pick 6. I looked at my girlfriend again and said, “Rodgers is going to throw the game winner right here.” He threw a 75-yard touchdown pass. Bears lose 24-23. I should start fucking gambling.

[mraynrand]

Why are you convinced they are trying to get rid of it and not just get rich off the torts?

Short term, tort $$$, but there's also long term plan. Also, not necessarily the same people. For the long view people, money isn't an issue.

[mraynrand]

The Bears one is brutal. Picture of a coach who can't get over a playoff failure (double doing!).

https://deadspin.com/why-your-team-s...ars-1837283621

How they could overlook that the Bears brought in a kicker named Blewitt is beyond me.

[pbmax]

How they could overlook that the Bears brought in a kicker named Blewitt is beyond me.

32 teams and a lot of idiocy. I think he gets overwhelmed. They close down reader/fan comment in under a week I think.

[Fritz]

The Bears one is brutal. Picture of a coach who can't get over a playoff failure (double doing!).

https://deadspin.com/why-your-team-s...ars-1837283621

To those bitching about LeFleur not playing starters in the preseason: last night the Lions lost their best linebacker and starting center to injuries. Not sure of severity, but I think neither could bear weight...

[run pMc]

To those bitching about LeFleur not playing starters in the preseason: last night the Lions lost their best linebacker and starting center to injuries. Not sure of severity, but I think neither could bear weight...

Ragnow supposedly has a "minor ankle sprain"; no word yet on Jarrad Davis.

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/24/detroit-lions-frank-ragnow-injury-ankle-sprain/2108682001/

Whether you believe them or not, going from non-weight bearing to 'minor' is quite a recovery.

[Joemailman]

Texans RB Lamar Miller carted off field after taking a helmet to the knee. Didn't look good.

[texaspackerbacker]

The Texans best O Lineman was also carted off - more and more and more good reason to not play your starters in preseason, even for one series.

[Fritz]

Sounds like they dodged a bullet with Ragnow. Not sure about Davis.

[mraynrand]

Detroit, Ragnowrock City.

[pbmax]

Dysfunction Junction has pulled into San Francisco. HC is questioning whether Garrapolo is his starter.

@JohnMiddlekauff
Mort telling @ryenarussillo that it’s not all rosy with Jimmy G & Kyle. Safe to say the qb needs a solid night Saturday to quiet everything down

And then this about JG's play, a thread about the horrible performance with clips:

https://twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/1165283145236799490

But behind it all, is the guy that moved an NFL Assistant Coach, the most loyal of middle managers anywhere, to say these things about Kyle Shanahan:

I remember this article about Kyle Shanahan. Made me doubt him until he had that year in Atlanta. McVay and LaFleur were the young yes-men as the old assistant coach (presumably) was burning some bridges and knocking the offensive staff.

Washington basically ended Shanny Sr. career.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/k...s-dysfunction/