Monthly Archives: March 2008

I can assure all of you, that from the disability perspective, the changes are minimal.  I would like to have one of your former players ask Jean Fugett what was Gene Upshaw thinking when, on March 14th, he signed off … Continue reading →

*The following post is for informational purposes only and is in no way an endorsement of the action being taken by the NFLPA under the direction of Gene Upshaw. Fugett Presentation Text of Fugett Presentation Per Steering Committee President Jean … Continue reading →

Ex-Colt Potts among those receptive to screening for cardiovascular disease Roosevelt Potts was one of about 20 former NFL players who underwent extensive cardiovascular screening Friday at the Eastside office of physician Daniel Stock. It’s a pity it didn’t happen … Continue reading →

To: Former Players From: Ron Mix (Chargers/Raiders) I have seen several communications from former players criticizing Hall of Fame members and other former players for participating in meeting called by the NFL Alliance. As a member of the Hall of … Continue reading →

The NFLPA today announced the implementation of Social Security decisions into the NFLPA’s disability criteria:             “Players who have received a Total and Permanent Disability determination from Social Security will not need to separately establish disability under the Bert Bell/Pete … Continue reading →

Media Contact: Jason Policastro                           (410) 727-6855                            jpolicastro@stantoncomm.com                               FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   Fourth & Goal to Receive Funds from Five Thirty-Five Autograph Signing Event Baltimore Football Legends to donate portion of honoraria to Retired NFL Players Organization BALTIMORE, Md. (3/26/08) — … Continue reading →

ScienceDaily (Mar. 28, 2008) — Screening for cardiovascular problems in elite-level football players should begin in high school and continue throughout the lives of college and professional players. Mayo Clinic physicians based that conclusion on the results of their new … Continue reading →

  Vinnie Iyer Sporting News The NFL’s Samsons might soon need to go to Fantastic Sams — that is if the NFL competition committee gets its way with its follicle-fueled folly and successfully passes a move banning players from sporting … Continue reading →

By Mike Klingaman Baltimore Sun Reporter March 28, 2008  Autograph festivals might cater to fans, but athletes can get caught up in the hoopla as well. This weekend’s signing event at Towson University – one of the largest ever held … Continue reading →

Dear Bruce;  JD and I want to sincerely thank you, Joe D and the members of Fourth and Goal for helping us through our recent crisis What we appreciated most about your organization was your expediency, lack of bureaucracy and … Continue reading →