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megaphoneDave and I found this recent article from Monte Burke in Forbes magazine. Sometimes it’s insane trying to keep up with the latest coverage that relates to retired players’ issues and we certainly try to post comments whenever possible and – oftentimes – absolutely necessary. We could swear that this piece came right out of the NFLPR machine in heaping praise on Roger Goodell and the NFL for their bold moves when it comes to concussions. As always, nothing is mentioned about the role that retired players played – and paid – in getting this story to the forefront today. The silence is deafening.


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