DeMaurice Smith: “Protecting Players is Paramount”
NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith made an appearance on CNN’s AMfix Wednesday morning a couple of hours before he joins others for a Congressionial panel discussion on legal issues related to head injuries in football. In addition to the interview Smith provided a written commentary on the issue.
By DeMaurice F. Smith
Exclusive to CNN
As Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, my number one priority is to protect those who play and have played this game. There is no interest greater than their health and safety. Let me repeat: protecting the players is paramount.
The House Judiciary Committee deserves immense credit and appreciation for bringing this issue of concussions and brain trauma in the sport of football to the forefront. I am confident that the Committee and today’s hearing will be a turning point on this issue and my hope is that this day will serve as a marker denoting the day that those of us that are involved in football at the highest level commit ourselves to finding the right answers. READ MORE
