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Letter by Ocho to Goodell
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Chad Ocho Cinco sent this to the comish...
Dear Dad,
I know it has been a rough week, so I wanted to reach out. Players dying, players suing and on top of that my peers are just going off on you in the media. It does not help that ESPN has all of a sudden become Medical TV with damn near every brain expert on the planet. This has got to be the worst week ever. Since no one is showing any support, I figured I would be the first. You are in one big ass catch 22 and quite frankly, I am not sure there is any solution. One thing I think can help is killing the NFL PR machine.
Y'all do a darn near perfect job at portraying this game as one played by heroes.
But let's be real dad. This is a nasty, dirty and violent game with consequences. Sign up or go get a regular job. Watch it or turn off the TV and go fishing with your kids. It is really that simple. I know there are probably legal and financial implications that prevent this blunt depiction, but am not sure if you have a choice. If you don't say it now, the mounting evidence being revealed publicly will say it for you very soon. In all, I love you and if anyone can lead us out of this mess, it will be you. Oh by the way, I have a deal for you. Am having a rebound year and plan to do a lot of celebrating in the end zone. Can my fine money go to supporting ex-players suffering?
Sincerely,
Chad
I like the second part of the letter, it pretty much sums it up - "Sign up or get a regular job" I agree with that 100%, alot of talk lately about the direction of the NFL and what not, players understand the risk/reward nobody is responsible except the guys who decide to play and suit up.
Agree or disagree? Discuss....
Dear Dad,
I know it has been a rough week, so I wanted to reach out. Players dying, players suing and on top of that my peers are just going off on you in the media. It does not help that ESPN has all of a sudden become Medical TV with damn near every brain expert on the planet. This has got to be the worst week ever. Since no one is showing any support, I figured I would be the first. You are in one big ass catch 22 and quite frankly, I am not sure there is any solution. One thing I think can help is killing the NFL PR machine.
Y'all do a darn near perfect job at portraying this game as one played by heroes.
But let's be real dad. This is a nasty, dirty and violent game with consequences. Sign up or go get a regular job. Watch it or turn off the TV and go fishing with your kids. It is really that simple. I know there are probably legal and financial implications that prevent this blunt depiction, but am not sure if you have a choice. If you don't say it now, the mounting evidence being revealed publicly will say it for you very soon. In all, I love you and if anyone can lead us out of this mess, it will be you. Oh by the way, I have a deal for you. Am having a rebound year and plan to do a lot of celebrating in the end zone. Can my fine money go to supporting ex-players suffering?
Sincerely,
Chad
I like the second part of the letter, it pretty much sums it up - "Sign up or get a regular job" I agree with that 100%, alot of talk lately about the direction of the NFL and what not, players understand the risk/reward nobody is responsible except the guys who decide to play and suit up.
Agree or disagree? Discuss....
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<< <i>Is this real? If it is...then he is in alot of trouble. >>
Yea it is a real letter, Im curious why you would think he would be in trouble though? It wasnt a bad letter in my opinion..
<< <i>Calling him Dad is mocking his position as league commissioner and should not be tolerated. Players have a right to an opinion; but they have to stay somewhat in line. >>
Hmm I overlooked that I guess but I think that him calling him Dad is Chads way of adding a dose of humor to it, I dont think he was being disrespectful nor Do I think he will be punished.
We will see.
<< <i>But let's be real dad. This is a nasty, dirty and violent game with consequences. Sign up or go get a regular job. Watch it or turn off the TV and go fishing with your kids. It is really that simple. >>
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