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Originally Posted by Schneed10
"Should" and "will" are entirely different. I would probably agree with "should" myself. But that's not what got my attention, what got my attention was these assertions that Reed will have a shortened career. They're not at all fact-based.
He has said he intends to keep playing. So unless somebody can demonstrate through data that concussions lead to a high likelihood of a shortened career against the player's will, then this is stupid.
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I hear what you are saying completely. It is ultimately up to the player. Remember that only recently did the nfl make this a serious issue though. Therefore there probably isn't a whole lot of data on guys retiring early because of it. All the old timers found out after they were already effed up. You have a few that have walked away since so much light was cast on the problem. As research becomes clearer and these guys make more money faster you will see more make that decision.