upcoming labor talks? Concussions have been common place for many years in the NFL. Now,all of a sudden,head injuries are a big deal. The media never really made a big stink about concussions before. But these days head injuries are a huge issue in the NFL.
With a possible lockout looming,is the NFL's aggressive new stance a bargaining chip at the negotiation table? The NFLPA wants guaranteed contracts. The owners want an 18 game season. Now owners can say that the league has taken drastic measures to protect the players from severe bodily harm. The owners never cared before but now they have to clamp down on vicious hits? Why did they have a sudden change of heart?
With a possible lockout looming,is the NFL's aggressive new stance a bargaining chip at the negotiation table? The NFLPA wants guaranteed contracts. The owners want an 18 game season. Now owners can say that the league has taken drastic measures to protect the players from severe bodily harm. The owners never cared before but now they have to clamp down on vicious hits? Why did they have a sudden change of heart?