Safety isn't just a position.

The past few years in the NFL have been turbulent at best. One of the largest liabilities the NFL currently faces is the issue of player safety. Football has always been an aggressive sport that comprises elements of danger. While the sport has not dramatically changed in several years, the players have been getting stronger and faster due to improvements in sports science and workout techniques. These improvements in player physicality have surpassed the strength and quality of the gear that is meant to protect them and has been allegedly causing irreparable damage to the athletes. I did a bit of reading on the topic and came across an article dealing with calls for amendments in the collective bargaining agreement dealing with player safety. DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the NFLPA (NFL Player’s Association), held a press conference earlier this year where he addressed the issues he and his players faced and would like to see improved.

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Wait, WHO WON?

I am usually not a HUGE football fan, but this year I have become very intrigued by the Miami Dolphins. Maybe it's the complete restructuring, maybe it's the rookie quarterback with the attractive wife, I don't know, but I have found myself watching pre-season games (which I don't often do). Miami's pre-season was quite an embarrassment. Who could possibly think that they could achieve anything this year.

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