The NFL..... I think I am over it, are you?

[LordGlenconner]

126. Played it in elementary school, middle school and high school

Covered college football for my university's newspaper (a very large Big 12 School) and also covered about 400 high school games over a 12 year period at several different newspapers. I also spent 2 summers covering an NFL training camp and saw how violent the game can be in a way most people here have not. I'd say I'm fairly well versed on it but not exactly a wonk.

I've been concerned about concussions long before it became the cause du jour in the media. That wasn't my objection to the OP. It's the broad brush painting of those who play the game being sex predators, which is of course absurd.

I do see in the long term football evolving to more of a 7 on 7 game where it's just quarterbacks, receivers and defensive backs. No lineman, running backs or linebackers. These kinds of leagues are becoming more and more popular for young players and adults. That's where the game is likely going long term assuming it survives.