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The real question is: if this information about the link between health and playing football becomes more widespread, will people stop playing? People certainly
by some-guy 10y ago
The real question is: if this information about the link between health and playing football becomes more widespread, will people stop playing? People certainly wouldn't stop watching due to the culture that you describe, but I assume that young would-be players may second-guess their decisions.
The smaller the talent pool of a sport, the less competitive and skillful it becomes. I'm not convinced that the NFL as an organization would completely suffer though.
- chc 10y agoI don't think an up-and-comer aiming for a career in the NFL is someone who really cares about the odds or the downsides of that choice. The most likely outcome of that career path is failure even if you don't get injured.
- brndn 10y agoThere have been a few recent cases of NFL players retiring early due to the long-term health concerns of concussions, but it's certainly not common.
- ProAm 10y agoThe minute there is a successful lawsuit at the high school or collegiate level where the school must pay 1 million plus you will start to see a change. I would guess high schools will drop the sport, and colleges will need to do something to either compensate players or also drop the sport. No one wants that much financial liability on their ledger.
- Thriptic 10y agoThe biggest risk to the NFL isn't young players finding the game dangerous, but their concerned moms. If the middle school and high school programs die off from parental concern then the NFL is doomed.