The head of the NFL players union called the NFL “bullies.” But maybe that’s not a strong enough word. The NFL reportedly tried to bully the United States Congress. That belongs in a separate, higher, more heinous category.
If only it were for a noble cause. Nah. It wasn’t to protect their players’ brains — it was to cover their own rears.
DeMaurice Smith, others in the NFLPA, and former players are mad. They have every right to be.
Josh Cribbs returned kicks and went to three Pro Bowls in his 10-year career — the last two of which were derailed at least in part by concussions.