I am shocked that the nfl hasn't started a "my life depends on it" type of project to develop safety gear that will protect players better or test out major cha

I am shocked that the nfl hasn't started a "my life depends on it" type of project to develop safety gear that will protect players better or test out major changes in rules that will make players less prone to injury. When I was younger I used to feel the risk was worth it- yeah you risk your body but you make a million dollars a year- you are set! Now I realize that little of that money is guaranteed, 1.6% of college players get drafted, and most of those wash out in a year or two after making the league minimum or practice squad minimum. After taxes, agents and the like, it's a horrible expected return for even the best of the best.