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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/10162742

and finally...this one from profootball talk, no reason to quote this one, it was short and to the point....the ESPN article (first link) has alot more insight to it. This all has alot to do with the pats mainly because of Ted Johnson...intersting to see how this develops, the NFL is really turning their heads the other ways on PREVENTING concussions....

Just a note on the impact testing...ive taken these tests via my former college, they do nothing to prevent them, they are simply a series of questions on a computer screen to check how fast your brain can process information ect....they need a new policy..

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GOODELL MAKES CONCUSSION MEETING MANDATORY by Michael David Smith

Last week we noted that concussions have become a major issue facing the NFL, and that retired players suffering from drain bamage [Editor's note: MDS is probably getting pissed that we keep doing that] have the potential to seriously harm the public perception of the league.

So we should note that Commissioner Roger Goodell has taken a positive step: NFL spokesman Joe Browne said Tuesday that Goodell has ordered all 32 teams to send its doctors and trainers to a June 19 meeting in Chicago for the first league-wide concussion summit.

As Peter Keating noted in ESPN the Magazine, the league seems genuinely interested in a detailed look at concussions. It has invited both the league's own committee on concussions and some medical experts who have harshly criticized that committee, and will present opposing points of view.

"The reason for it is for teams to hear from the committee and outside experts and directly review the work of the committee, ask questions and consider new initiatives as we move toward the 2007 season," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said.

Goodell also announced a new policy making it mandatory for every player in the league to undergo a neuropsychological test before the 2007 season begins. Having that baseline information on file will assist team doctors in determining the extent to which concussions have damaged players' brains.

"At no time should competitive issues override medical issues," Goodell said last week. "Safety comes first."

Realistically, competitive issues will always override medical issues in professional football: Many NFL players are more than happy to ignore doctors' orders and risk their own health to get back on the field. But it sounds like Goodell is moving in the right direction on this serious issue.