Players should be more cautious while playing football because of head to head collisions, and illegal hits. 76 of the 79 deceased retirees showed significant brain deterioration. Also players between the ages of 60 and 64 will have a dementia rate as high as 35 times of the general population. Is playing football and being a millionaire worth it? You may be rich but your brain and body will suffer the consequences for the rest of your life.
Playing American Football can cause many different injuries from physical, to mental. Constant hits to the head can cause brain damage or swelling. Young players are especially susceptible to death by brain swelling after multiple concussive hits. There were approximately 20 player deaths in 1905. Otto …show more content…
Increasing the penalty for hitting the head or applying a fine could stop the concussions. Maybe then players would stop going for dirty illegal hits. Helmets could protect you but could also be used as a weapon. Can I see a time without helmets? yes," Dr. John York. Football helmets are causing more problems than they solve. Equipment plays a big part in injuries that no one thinks about.
A player’s injuries doesn’t only hurt them; it hurts their club’s wallet. Any hospital bill due to a player’s injurie must be payed by the club. Research can also cost a big amount out of the NFLs pocket. 14 million dollars was spent on concussion research, using NFL funds in 2012. The NFL has reached a tentative $765 million settlement over concussion-related brain injuries among its 18,000 retired players, agreeing to compensate victims, pay for medical exams and underwrite research.
In conclusion, the NFL could save lives and money by just changing some rules or equipment. Some players end up going mentally ill and committing suicided. Dave Duerson, sent a text message to his family requesting that his brain be donated to a research facility before committing suicide. Jim Tyrer in September of 1980 shot and killed his wife and then himself, doctors believed that concussions led to his death. The NFL is very dangerous for players and hopefully will get better in the future
Playing American Football can cause many different injuries from physical, to mental. Constant hits to the head can cause brain damage or swelling. Young players are especially susceptible to death by brain swelling after multiple concussive hits. There were approximately 20 player deaths in 1905. Otto …show more content…
Increasing the penalty for hitting the head or applying a fine could stop the concussions. Maybe then players would stop going for dirty illegal hits. Helmets could protect you but could also be used as a weapon. Can I see a time without helmets? yes," Dr. John York. Football helmets are causing more problems than they solve. Equipment plays a big part in injuries that no one thinks about.
A player’s injuries doesn’t only hurt them; it hurts their club’s wallet. Any hospital bill due to a player’s injurie must be payed by the club. Research can also cost a big amount out of the NFLs pocket. 14 million dollars was spent on concussion research, using NFL funds in 2012. The NFL has reached a tentative $765 million settlement over concussion-related brain injuries among its 18,000 retired players, agreeing to compensate victims, pay for medical exams and underwrite research.
In conclusion, the NFL could save lives and money by just changing some rules or equipment. Some players end up going mentally ill and committing suicided. Dave Duerson, sent a text message to his family requesting that his brain be donated to a research facility before committing suicide. Jim Tyrer in September of 1980 shot and killed his wife and then himself, doctors believed that concussions led to his death. The NFL is very dangerous for players and hopefully will get better in the future