Stakeholder #2

"I want every person who leaves this to be as healthy as possible when they leave. We all give up stiffness in knees, backs, joint pain stuff. You don't want to give you your brain." Indianapolis Colts Center Jeff Saturday.

"A lot of people think we're gladiators, but we're human beings. We get injured and we've got the rest of our lives to worry about. Playing football is like a vapor it's here and it's gone and you still have the rest of your life to live." New York Jets Offensive Lineman Damien Woody.

“You get a concussion, they’ve got to take you out of the game. So if you can hide it and conceal it as much as possible, you pay for it the next day, but you’ll be able to… stay in the game.” Washington Redskins fullback Mike Sellers

These are the quotes that surmise the players' stakes in the NFL-concussion saga. Their internal struggle between gamesmanship and livelihood defines their stance in the crisis. Many risk their lives with every loud thud of a hit but perceive their reputation and monetary compensation presides over all else. The players, such as Chris Borland which is thoroughly discussed in my source, who value safety are the one antagonizing the stakes of the NFL.