07-14-2014, 07:14 PM
Thanks, Duchess.
It makes more sense to me now. Just read the original story in the New York Daily News.
Snip:
Allegations of rampant locker-room prescription drug abuse are part of a broader battle over players’ long-term health. A federal judge in Philadelphia gave preliminary approval last week to a settlement that would remove a cap on compensation for players who suffered concussions and other traumatic brain injuries.
Also, NFL retirees have long complained that the disability program the league operates jointly with the Players Association seems designed to reject claims by players physically debilitated by football-related injuries. The NFL, many former players argue, has turned its back on the men who helped turn it into a $9 billion-a-year industry.
The DEA investigation is good news for the players involved in the suit because the feds may uncover evidence unavailable to lawyers pursuing a civil suit, says Robert Boland, a former prosecutor, criminal defense attorney and sports agent.
“Drug addiction is part of a list of issues players struggle with as they make the transition to retirement,” Boland said.
Boland said that while there is plenty of anecdotal evidence that suggests team officials and medical staff encouraged players to abuse prescription drugs, it will be difficult to prove that league officials played a role.
“I don’t think the NFL loves the fact that there is a drug investigation,” Boland said. “But in the end, the NFL may be able to successfully say this is a club matter.”
Full story: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/i-team...z37UFhhjDV
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The bolded parts by the attorney answer some of the questions that crossed my mind when reading the less comprehensive CNN article.
Will these players really be able to pin it on the NFL Franchise/League rather than just specific team doctors and trainers?
If the players' allegations can be substantiated, will be interesting to see how the DEA investigation affects any civil suit settlement and who might take the fall in terms of possible criminal charges.
It makes more sense to me now. Just read the original story in the New York Daily News.
Snip:
Allegations of rampant locker-room prescription drug abuse are part of a broader battle over players’ long-term health. A federal judge in Philadelphia gave preliminary approval last week to a settlement that would remove a cap on compensation for players who suffered concussions and other traumatic brain injuries.
Also, NFL retirees have long complained that the disability program the league operates jointly with the Players Association seems designed to reject claims by players physically debilitated by football-related injuries. The NFL, many former players argue, has turned its back on the men who helped turn it into a $9 billion-a-year industry.
The DEA investigation is good news for the players involved in the suit because the feds may uncover evidence unavailable to lawyers pursuing a civil suit, says Robert Boland, a former prosecutor, criminal defense attorney and sports agent.
“Drug addiction is part of a list of issues players struggle with as they make the transition to retirement,” Boland said.
Boland said that while there is plenty of anecdotal evidence that suggests team officials and medical staff encouraged players to abuse prescription drugs, it will be difficult to prove that league officials played a role.
“I don’t think the NFL loves the fact that there is a drug investigation,” Boland said. “But in the end, the NFL may be able to successfully say this is a club matter.”
Full story: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/i-team...z37UFhhjDV
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The bolded parts by the attorney answer some of the questions that crossed my mind when reading the less comprehensive CNN article.
Will these players really be able to pin it on the NFL Franchise/League rather than just specific team doctors and trainers?
If the players' allegations can be substantiated, will be interesting to see how the DEA investigation affects any civil suit settlement and who might take the fall in terms of possible criminal charges.