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NFL Argues That CBA, Not Courts Deal With Concussion Claims
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Posted By: SteveRobWhatever 01-26-2012 , 08:39 PM
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Former NFL players should not be permitted to sue for damages over concussions they suffered because player safety issues have long been governed by the league's collective bargaining agreements, an NFL attorney said Thursday. "You don't get to come to court," league lawyer Beth Wilkinson said. "They should go through the process that's laid out in the agreement." Wilkinson spoke following a hearing before the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, which is considering whether to consolidate 21 player lawsuits filed in six states before a single judge for pretrial matters. At least 300 former football players, plus an equal number of wives and other family members, are plaintiffs in the cases. The players accuse the NFL of negligence and misconduct for the way it responded to players' concussions and complaints of dizziness, headaches and related problems. The lawsuits also contend the NFL deliberately downplayed the dangers of head injuries despite knowing the risks.

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eh, i have no doubt teams have always downplayed the severity of all injuries to keep their best players on the field because it's all about winning.

however, i'm not sure i'm buying the player and family allegations that they 'tried' to tell the team's representatives when they are hurt.

Every player i've heard ever talk about this situation will flat-out admit that regardless of the head injury, they are always going to say they're fine because they're competitive and don't want to look weak.
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