Even Tony Romo?
Seriously, though, this is a very serious problem. Linemen often sustain serious lower back problems, and I recall first hearing about traumatic brain injuries in Sports Illustrated.
I'm sure this is true of other teams' players, and to a lesser extent to all of us who played football at some level. It's amazing to see how stoically they view their injuries and primarily remember their careers as greatest time of their lives.
My high school girlfriend at 60 has had both hip and knee replacements. I have to write things down because the memory ain’t so great. I’ve had a triple bypass and cataract surgery.
Life happens! People get old, wear out and one day, die. Get used to the idea!
Evolution does not work. If it does, then why has not any living organism on the planet evolved to the point of immortality?
See has all the symptoms!
They don’t have to be NFL players, either. My best friend played Pop Warner, high school, and one year of small college ball as a running back.
He’s now 47 and in constant pain. His knees are shot and he can’t sleep more than a couple of hours without being awakened by back pain.
A high price to pay for being able to date the head cheerleader.
Was it Robert Heinlein who said that America is a place where they mistake athletes and actors for important people? I believe it.