[SSW]

Originally Posted by OneRib

This is not a joke. Just reported Chris Borland has retired due to fears of long term damage from concussions.
Apparently he notified the 49ers last Friday.
jeez

Pretty bold decision on Borland's part given that he was due to make $540k this season. Not that much $ in terms of big $ contracts but more money than most (if not all) of us would see in a year's time.

However, there's no doubt that there's a very real risk of permanent debilitating head injury from playing football. He says he's going back to school to pursue a career in sports management which means that he may become an agent, in which case, he could end up making as much or more than he could have as a player w/o the risk of such an injury.

See: http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/...njury-concerns

[OneRib]

Originally Posted by SSW

Pretty bold decision on Borland's part given that he was due to make $540k this season. Not that much $ in terms of big $ contracts but more money than most (if not all) of us would see in a year's time.

However, there's no doubt that there's a very real risk of permanent debilitating head injury from playing football. He says he's going back to school to pursue a career in sports management which means that he may become an agent, in which case, he could end up making as much or more than he could have as a player w/o the risk of such an injury.

See: http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/...njury-concerns

The irony is he'll be making his money from people risking their health to play sports (esp. football). Not hypocritical per say, but definitely ironic.

It will also be interesting to see how this affects future drafts. Will more teams downgrade players that have more cerebral thoughts or options?

[SSW]

Originally Posted by OneRib

The irony is he'll be making his money from people risking their health to play sports (esp. football). Not hypocritical per say, but definitely ironic.

Agreed.

[BMW F22]

Selling my 49ers seats cheap if anyone is interested- $14.5K for 2 seats in section 107, row 16.

[Zeitgeist]

Originally Posted by OneRib

Will more teams downgrade players that have more cerebral thoughts or options?

This is a terrific point. Drafts being all about those market inefficiencies now--I bet you're on to something.

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by BMW F22

Selling my 49ers seats cheap if anyone is interested- $14.5K for 2 seats in section 107, row 16.

my offer still stands...


(you pay me to take those tickets off your hands)

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

my offer still stands...


(you pay me to take those tickets off your hands)

I will take them plus airfare and accommodations on game day.

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

I will take them plus airfare and accommodations on game day.

Southwest and Motel 6 in Fremont, CA okay?

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Southwest and Motel 6 in Fremont, CA okay?

Sounds nice, or is that the area you tried to coerce me to go to?

[BMW F22]

The 49ers' schedule this year is awesome!!! The line up can't be any better. It's tough, but great!

[Efini]

i just made a bet with my co worker today that the niners wont make the playoffs. $100 coming my way...

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by Efini

i just made a bet with my co worker today that the niners wont make the playoffs. $100 coming my way...

Any given Sunday my friend. Never count out a team because you never know.

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by Efini

i just made a bet with my co worker today that the niners wont make the playoffs. $100 coming my way...

You should expect to collect your $100 and pass go by week 7.
a more fairer bet would be how many the 49ers would lose this year.

[Flying Ace]

#7tormsComing!!!

[OneRib]

Now Anthony Davis retires!

This is becoming laughable. 12 players who started at least 6 games are now gone. We will see how much depth this team really has this year.

[Flying Ace]

49ers institute a new policy where players are allowed a 10 minute cell phone break every 30 minutes.

Glad to see they got their priorities straight after all this off season hoopla

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

49ers institute a new policy where players are allowed a 10 minute cell phone break every 30 minutes.

Glad to see they got their priorities straight after all this off season hoopla

Might as well. Need 1st round pick next year.

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Might as well. Need 1st round pick next year.

this year was their chance to get Jameis

[1MOREMOD]

I know a pass on free crab legs for life is a rookie move.

[OneRib]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

49ers institute a new policy where players are allowed a 10 minute cell phone break every 30 minutes.

Glad to see they got their priorities straight after all this off season hoopla

This is a joke right?

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by OneRib

This is a joke right?

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/laces-o...-breaks-061815

Nope! Funny, how as a millennial, I can go hours at work without having to check twitter/facebook/instagram/bimmerpost. Yet professional football players who supposedly have a tough mind and body can't stand 30 minutes without it.

[OneRib]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/laces-o...-breaks-061815

Nope! Funny, how as a millennial, I can go hours at work without having to check twitter/facebook/instagram/bimmerpost. Yet professional football players who supposedly have a tough mind and body can't stand 30 minutes without it.

Read the article and now feel better about it. It's less about the phones and more about keeping the teams attention during long meetings. I think this is an effective strategy and if they happen to use the phone while taking their break, so be it. Better than going out for a smoke.