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Ickybaluky
10-24-2007, 03:31 PM
Looks like the NFL is finally giving some back (http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/10429474) to the old players with health issues:


The NFL added $10 million to its medical fund for retired players Wednesday, designating the money for joint replacement surgery, cardiovascular screening and assisted living.

The sum will be added to a $7 million fund agreed upon in July by the league and its players' union. It will be supplemented by money from player fines, plus contributions from the NFL Players Association and other retired players groups.
camelcowboy
10-24-2007, 10:12 PM
Just a drop in the bucket
mybills
10-25-2007, 08:44 AM
It's fair.
If they managed their millions or 100's of thousands better, they could afford assisted living like everyone else has to. But medical bills stemming from work are a different story. It's a step in the right direction for the NFL. Good win for the retired players! :bf1:
Bufftp
10-25-2007, 09:07 AM
$10 million, that's peanuts to a billion dollar league. They should be ashamed. That was a pure publicity move. A bandaid placed on a gaping wound.
mybills
10-25-2007, 12:10 PM
something is better than nothing. again, it's a step in the right direction.
Michael82
10-25-2007, 01:19 PM
$10 million, that's peanuts to a billion dollar league. They should be ashamed. That was a pure publicity move. A bandaid placed on a gaping wound.
Agreed. It should be $100 million. :rolleyes:
dolphan117
10-25-2007, 05:33 PM
At least its a start, I bet it gets added to substantially in the next CBA.
Bufftp
10-25-2007, 07:00 PM
Unfortunatley there are former players, many retired players that are in crisis.
At least it's a start is not enough.
SABURZFAN
10-25-2007, 08:31 PM
they should be doing that every month for a while.
dolphan117
10-25-2007, 10:13 PM
they should be doing that every month for a while.I think in the next CBA instead of increasing the cap by the biggest amount possible they should instead spread a lot of that money around to the retired guys with medical issues. No reason not to with the insane amount of money getting thrown around right now.

Its not like the current generation of players would really feel the loss. Plus one day they will be retired and looking for some of that sugar themselves.
CuseJetsFan83
10-25-2007, 10:28 PM
thats crap, they deserve alot more, considering jamarcus russell gets 30million dollars guaranteed for holding out and not playing in the NFL thus far
PECKERWOOD
10-26-2007, 08:28 PM
It's up to the owners, imo as well. They need to step up and make it happen.