Brian Baldinger, Keith Byars Among Nine Eagles To Sue NFL In Philadelphia

by JasonB on Feb 4, 2012 12:30 PM EST in Philadelphia Eagles News

Philadelphia appears to be the battle ground for the now several suits on behalf of 50 former NFL players who are suing the NFL over their treatment and handling of concussions over the years. The latest suit includes 9 former Eagles including Keith Byars, Brian Baldinger, Mike Schad, Mike Pitts, Britt Hager, Dan Stubbs, Ron Porter, Brad Quast & Doug Skene.

The suit charges that the NFL and other defendants intentionally and fraudulently misrepresented and/or concealed medical evidence about the short and long-term risks regarding repetitive traumatic brain injury and concussions and failed to warn players that they risked permanent brain damage if they returned to play too soon after sustaining a concussion.

This is certainly a confusing issue in that it's the players themselves who are responsible for inflicting these injuries, but it it certainly the NFL's responsibility to protect them as best they can in what is obviously an inherently violent workplace.

It's also tough because there's so much more science and knowledge on the subject of concussions than there was then. But if the suit finds that the NFL knew enough and ignored the evidence... obviously that's a problem.

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This topic kind of irks me

You have these guys playing today saying they’ll lie about having a concussion and intentionally scoring low on impact tests to stay in the game. These former players however are basically arguing that theyd have left the game if they knew the risks. Personally I find that a little hard to believe. Just my opinion on the matter

by STZ513 on Feb 4, 2012 12:56 PM EST reply actions

I just wish ................

Baldy woud fix his Goddamn finger.

It's never easy being an Eagle fan........but I'll be damned if I ever stop.

Sign Spags Now !!!

by JJeaglerooter on Feb 5, 2012 12:11 AM EST reply actions

LOL Baldy works for NFL Network…

Formerly number5
RIP JJ
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Fear Tebus(Tim 3:16)!!!

by HawaiianGreen on Feb 5, 2012 1:50 AM EST reply actions

What bothers me is...

Nearly every career has it’s risks. I worked construction for 20 years. Today, my shoulders are shot from lifting, carrying, etc, my right elbow is shot from swinging a 28 oz. framing hammer, and my back and knees are pretty f’ed up as well. I knew this was a possibility from talking to the oldtimers when I first started. I was young, the money was good, and I figured I’d take my chances.

Of course, brain damage is much more serious than orthopedic ailments, but million dollar salaries are a lot more than the $12-$35 an hour I made as a carpenter.

Nobody made these guys choose football, just like nobody makes a fat person eat themselves to death. You make your bed, you lie in it.

The coaches are to blame, the players are to blame. Sorry to say, but Andy has lost this team. 53 super talented individuals with no heart.

by oldasquick on Feb 5, 2012 11:41 AM EST reply actions