One of the presentations that drew a lot of attention during The Summit was from Bruce Laird of Fourth and Goal. Fourth and Goal has been in ongoing discussions with the NFL to use the NFL Alumni organization as a possible platform for advocacy of disability and pension reform. At the conclusion of The Summit, the group voted to continue moving forward without embracing any single organization at this early stage while encouraging and supporting all organizations that will advance retired players’ issues. (You can look at the evolving Summit blog by clicking HERE and you’ll find Bruce Laird’s presentation under the PowerPoints tab – or click HERE.)
Bernie Parrish has already voiced some of his strong opinions in no uncertain terms (HERE and HERE) and this is definitely going to make it a very hot summer topic. There’s no middle ground or gray area on this one. Do the retired players embrace an existing organization that has been looked on as another business-as-usual club for elite members or will they be embracing an organization that’s been reborn into something that can actually serve the membership at large with complete transparency and representation for each and every one of its members? Only time will tell and everyone’s watching closely.
continue reading »
|
Posted by
Guest |
Categories:
Guest Commentary,
Jeff Nixon,
Tony Davis | Tagged:
Alzheimer's,
Ben Lynch,
Bernie Parrish,
Berthelsen,
Bob Grant,
Bruce Laird,
Daryl Johnston,
Dave Pear,
DeMaurice Smith,
Dementia,
Harry Carson,
Independent Retired Football Players Summit,
Jack Thompson,
Jeff Nixon,
Jerry Kramer,
John Mackey,
John V. Hogan,
JP Morgan/Chase,
Michael Wagner,
National Football League,
NFL,
NFL Alumni Association,
NFLPA,
NFLPA-RP,
Parrish v NFLPA Case No. 07 0943 WHA,
Roger Goodell,
Ron Katz,
Tony Davis |
John Hogan - Disability Attorney
Disability Attorney John Hogan has gone above and beyond in his efforts to help the retired disabled players. John has recently helped several players with their re-applications under this year’s disability plan. (You can read more about John by visiting his website by clicking HERE.) In case anyone doesn’t understand fiduciary responsibility and the legal and moral responsibility it carries with it:
continue reading »
We’ve just received word that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is planning to announce a 32-city road trip to meet up with retired players to listen to their voices and opinions in their own backyards. If this is truly the case, we extend our sincerest praise to the Commissioner for his leadership and wisdom in making such a bold move.
In preparation for his tour, we’d like to suggest that everyone write in with their ideas and comments on improving the NFL and the NFLPA to make this the true American sport for the 21st Century. As so many of the retired and disabled players have been unable to afford the expense or endure the logistics of travel, this is a major shift from the way things were done in the past. So hopefully, everyone will not only seize upon the opportunity for their voices to be heard but also maintain a level of decency and fairness to each other so that ALL voices will truly be heard for once.
continue reading »
