"This Is How Things Do Get Buried." Dan Bernstein on the NFL
Summary
Dan Bernstein critiques the NFL’s silence on scandals involving Mike Vrabel, Kyle Shanahan, Jed York, and Steve Tisch, arguing the league suppresses negative press. He discusses a new study linking CTE to 25% of deceased NFL players and details advancements in helmet technology. Finally, he mocks the NCAA’s hypocritical stance on amateurism as colleges struggle with player eligibility rules.
Topics discussed
Intro and MyBookie ad: DUI and marijuana
NFL scandal: Vrabel, Russini, and media cover-up
NFL hypocrisy: Owners vs. players and media silence
The decline of investigative sports journalism
Kyle Shanahan crash and Jed York scandal details
NFL strategy: Obfuscation and delaying tactics
Sponsors: MyBookie, Monarch, and Ethos Life Insurance
New CTE study findings and NFLPA response
Football safety: Helmet tech and Guardian caps
OSHA, Boeing documentary 'Free Fall', and follow-ups
DBU Picks: Cubs and White Sox betting parlays
SEC statement on NFL players returning to college
Critique of college sports amateurism and hypocrisy
Ethos ad and Callaway golf ad preview
Podcast 1st anniversary celebration at Double Clutch
Reflections on career, community, and sign off
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