ATHLETIC ASSHOLES

[Cutz]

Today I read that five other retired players filed a new suit seeking compensation for their concussions. The lawsuit was levied by Neil Smith, Ladell Betts, Anthony Davis, Christian Ballard and Gregory Westbrooks yesterday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.

This new suit was filed against the NFL Union on the basis that the players paid dues and weren't protected and/or were intentionally deceived by the NFL Players Association (the NFLPA) in regards to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The players named former union presidents Trace Armstrong, Troy Vincent and Kevin Mawae in the suit.

The NFLPA responded to the suit publicly. They essentially said, "chyea, riiiight".
Full piece: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagl...7cf48.html

Christian Ballard? That dude was drafted in 2011... ridiculous. I don't even know Greg Westbrooks, but according to wikipedia he's 61 years old? Was there even an NFLPA when he played? I hate cash grab lawsuits. There was one a couple weeks ago that like, used Dan Marino's name to make headlines. He came out and said he wanted to be removed from the suit, saying he'd just agreed to register for protection in case he developed brain injury symptoms or something... ugh.

In case you wondered why it was on Philly.com, Troy Vincent was an Eagles CB for like 8 seasons, and was the Pres of the NFLPA from 2004 to 2008.