On Wednesday, the NFL commissioner Roger Goodell defended the league’s policies on concussions before Congress. He denied a connection between head injuries players in NFL jerseys suffered on the football field and later brain diseases. But it seemed that he did not have strong enough evidence to prove that.
But at least he promised improvement. He told members of the House Judiciary Committee, including the committee chairman, Michigan Democrat John Conyers, that ht league is taking steps to make the game safer.
When being asked to give his explanation, Goodell replied by saying a medical expert could give a better answer than he could. However Dr. Ira Casson, chairman of the NFL’s committee on concussions, had not testified. Rep. Linda Sanchez, D-Calif., played a clip of a TV interview in which Casson evidence of a link between multiple head injuries in NFL players with brain disorders such as dementia and Alzheimer’s.
New NFL Players Association leader DeMaurice Smith also testified along with Goodell. Smith said the union and the league will do better in this area together. The two agreed to turn over players’ medical records to the committee.
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Saints DE Smith and Grant will be able to stay active for the whole season
The New Orleans Saints defensive ends Will Smith and Charles Grant have the chance to prove their potential ability now, since the NFL commissioner Roger Goodell decided to defer their suspensions this week.
It is also a chance for the Saints to prove that they have been investing in the right players. Both Smith and Grant have underachieved in the past two seasons, because of injuries and inconsistent performances. This season they have become healthier and leaner than they have been in years to welcome a decent season.
New defensive coordinator Gregg Williams encouraged them to slim down and focus on being explosive pass rushers, first and foremost —something Smith and Grant excelled at earlier in their careers, when they both reached double-digit sack totals.
Williams would like to use smith and Grant in his 4-3 and 3-4 alignments. He had been prepared for playing without the two-the Saints have other pass-rushing specialists who will rotate in—like end Bobby McCray and tackle Anthony Hargrove. And now, with the two back with the team, he may be feel more confident that the Saints will be exceptional on defense.
It is also a chance for the Saints to prove that they have been investing in the right players. Both Smith and Grant have underachieved in the past two seasons, because of injuries and inconsistent performances. This season they have become healthier and leaner than they have been in years to welcome a decent season.
New defensive coordinator Gregg Williams encouraged them to slim down and focus on being explosive pass rushers, first and foremost —something Smith and Grant excelled at earlier in their careers, when they both reached double-digit sack totals.
Williams would like to use smith and Grant in his 4-3 and 3-4 alignments. He had been prepared for playing without the two-the Saints have other pass-rushing specialists who will rotate in—like end Bobby McCray and tackle Anthony Hargrove. And now, with the two back with the team, he may be feel more confident that the Saints will be exceptional on defense.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Burress accepted two-year prison sentence for weapons charge
The former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty on Thursday and accepted a plea bargain with a two-year prison sentence.
Burress was previously indicted on two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and one count of reckless endangerment for accidentally shooting himself in the thigh at a Manhattan nightclub. It those were convicted, the ex-football would face at least three and a half years of imprisonment. However, after months of bargaining between his lawyer Benjamin Brafman and the Manhattan district attorney’s office, the case went to a grand jury. The final end is that Burress pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of attempted criminal possession of a weapon.
Burress will be sentenced Sept. 22 and expected to serve his sentence immediately after. Besides, the NFL commissioner Roger Goodell had suspended him and no team is allowed to sign with the former Giants quarterback before he completes his jail term. Goodell also said he would allow Burress to wear back nfl jersey only after he finished the sentence.
Burress was previously indicted on two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and one count of reckless endangerment for accidentally shooting himself in the thigh at a Manhattan nightclub. It those were convicted, the ex-football would face at least three and a half years of imprisonment. However, after months of bargaining between his lawyer Benjamin Brafman and the Manhattan district attorney’s office, the case went to a grand jury. The final end is that Burress pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of attempted criminal possession of a weapon.
Burress will be sentenced Sept. 22 and expected to serve his sentence immediately after. Besides, the NFL commissioner Roger Goodell had suspended him and no team is allowed to sign with the former Giants quarterback before he completes his jail term. Goodell also said he would allow Burress to wear back nfl jersey only after he finished the sentence.
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