Quote:It was my impression that the NFLPA used the Total Revenue by the League to justify and determine the player's salaries, not the short career and consequences. And is it really a fair / just / good thing to assume that a 20 year old is going to be able to properly assess the risk associated with a playing career? This, on top of the fact that a professional gave advice that was contrary to the patients well-being.

 

All in all, the system needs shoring up at the least and a complete overhaul at most. The medical professionals employed by the League need to be independent of, and answerable to their patients only. Not the owners or League who are simply financially bound to the players.

 

The revenues are what they use to determine the actual amounts and salary structures true, but the commentary around high salaries in a general sense is almost always around the risks and career longevity.  Players generally say they understand the risks and they're adults, so you have to take them at their word.  I do agree that if the doctor's have a conflict of interest, that's an issue and it needs to be addressed.

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