A few NFL statistics for 2018 show 214 concussions, 131 Medial Collateral Knee ligament injuries, and 57 ACL tears.
https://www.playsmartplaysafe.com/newsroom/reports/injury-data/
What don't they show?
How many guys play hurt. Soft tissue injuries. Muscle strains. Joint trauma. Inflammation. Painful joints. Back pain. Neck pain.
Recently, a discussion led us to the Grieving process; happens when we go through Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance with the loss of a loved one.
Seems kinda the same with the mentality of a Football player going through.
"Its only a swollen Knee, I'll be fine"
Denial
"F--- off, I only have a swollen knee"
Anger
"If I get some rest from practice, the knee will be better for Sunday"
Bargaining
"I can't keep doing this, nothing good ever happens to me"
Depression
"I think I will retire, I see a better life outside football"
Acceptance
Its no wonder NFL players are retiring before 30 years old!
