Why the NFL Should Be Scared of Chris Borland | FRONTLINE
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Published 2015-12-21
NFL sensation Chris Borland was known as a fearless player, but after just one season he quit because he was afraid of head injuries. Now, Borland has been called the most dangerous man in football, a powerful voice in the NFL's growing concussion crisis.
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All Comments (21)
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Chris's comment at the end. "I don't really watch football anymore" hit me right in the feels
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went to high school with this dude. even had the pleasure to play football with him. hes a monster that knows his limits
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The funny part is about 90% of the people who watch the nfl have NEVER put on a helmet and pads and ran full sprint into someone else running full sprint into then head first. It’s the most violent collision you’ll ever feel . I don’t blame this guy one bit .
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As a 49ers fan i was dissappointed on a personal level but I completely understand his decision. This is an extremely intelligent man who won't risk his own health for a paycheck.
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This guy is a true human being. He's the prime example of a smart person. Basic intelligence. He's a hero for doing what's right. Doesn't wanna hurt anyone and doesn't want to be hurt.
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Good for you Chris. Smart move. Good health is invaluable.
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Literally my hero... Ive been devasted with head injuries in football and I give Chris my biggest props and support. I cant believe he stood up for this.
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The NFL is nervous about a lot of things. They got drunk off of their own kool-aid.
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Health over millions is the right decision. You want to grow old and have your health and your five sense intact.
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I respect him, health over money, WISE MAN :-)
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Dude was a beast. I was so sad when he retired. I'm happy for you now, Chris. Stay gold, be well.
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im a niner fan i was upset when he retired dude was bad ass.
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Thank you so much to Frontline for covering this very important subject so well!
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Every man dies, but not every man really lives.
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im a uk lad, saw this video up on my daily feed thought why not i have always liked watching american football shows this man has a strong love for the game how good he was with his talent but even more a smarter man giving the game up for safe guarding his health and life stay strong chris b
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I gotta buddy that got his undergrad degree in health. He asks the question, "What's more important than your health?" It really threw me for a loop, yet, it's something I never gave much thought to. I commend this dude to the fullest 💪🏽👏🏽💯!
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I think this is the same reason why Patrick Willis retired....he just was not as direct as Borland
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If you ever watched Chris Borland play you would see a man who goes all out 100% of the time with total aggression. He makes up for his lack of size with brain power and pure will. He knew his style of play was much more likely to lead to CTE than others. I applaud the man.
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Look at Luke Kuechly, who was really one of the best and in his short career, he was a six-time all pro, won both DROY and DPOY, but the concussions eventually forced him or realized that playing furthermore was pointless, thus retired at the age of 29. Borland was good and could have been another Kuechly, but he made his decision by deciding that money was not worthy enough to sacrifice his health and wellbeing. Hope that he is doing well.
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That flying tackle is the coolest I've ever seen.
