The death of Junior Seau creates a Catch-22 not for the Commissioner but for those who play and follow the game. We can’t openly fret about the possible connection between football and the final act of a former player haunted by depression while also sniping at Roger Goodell for his efforts to make the game safer.

Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Fouts, speaking to Clark Judge of CBSSports.com the night before the funeral of former Chargers linebacker Junior Seau, echoed a sentiment that was articulated by former Seau teammate Rodney Harrison on October 17, 2010, the day on which the NFL was rocked by multiple helmet hits occurring within minutes of each other.


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