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Cracklin Charlie

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6. They have a strong union.

Reply to BlueTsunami2018 (Reply #3)

Tue Jan 3, 2023, 11:03 AM

Jan 2023

It is likely that’s one of the reasons that young man survived.

There were trained medical professionals on the field that could help him within seconds.

I think the players were right to refuse to take the field. Having 50 traumatized players trying to continue the game could have turned into an even worse disaster.

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What if there was an injury like Hamlin's during a playoff or superbowl game? [View all] milestogo Jan 2023 OP

When my coworkers died, nobody stopped working padfun Jan 2023 #1

There's a time and a place EnergizedLib Jan 2023 #5

Yep Effete Snob Jan 2023 #8

It's not the death or in this case, injury that is the issue actually regarding this NFL game... FarPoint Jan 2023 #14

It's All About The $$$$$$$$$$$ SoCalDavidS Jan 2023 #2

I imagine the NFL would want the show to go on. BlueTsunami2018 Jan 2023 #3

They have a strong union. Cracklin Charlie Jan 2023 #6

Probably pause the game for a bit then back at it. honest.abe Jan 2023 #4

I will stick with reality. They did postpone the game. twodogsbarking Jan 2023 #7

NFL said play on. Players said NO. underpants Jan 2023 #9

It was the right move. twodogsbarking Jan 2023 #10

ABC said the same thing milestogo Jan 2023 #12

They know how to talk but not how to shut up. twodogsbarking Jan 2023 #13

It will be interesting to see how nfl Maxheader Jan 2023 #11