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  • Four fans injured by railing collapse at FedEx Field file lawsuit

    Posted by Mike Florio on September 14, 2022, 1:28 PM EDT

    USA TODAY Sports

    FedEx Field continues to be a bad facility. It’s also a liability. Literally.

    Via John Keim of ESPN.com, four people injured when a railing collapsed after the end of a January 2 game against the Eagles have sued the Commanders and others. The plaintiffs seek the jurisdictional minimum of at least $75,000 each for asks for an award “in excess” of $75,000 per person for “loss of income, medical expenses, pain and suffering.”

    The plaintiffs are New Jersey residents and Eagles fans. The collapse happened as the fans clamored to get the attention of Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. He was nearly struck by the falling bodies and debris.

    The plaintiffs contend that they continue to seek treatment for injuries that were suffered as a result of the fall. The alleged harm included cervical strains, muscle strains, bone contusions, cuts, headaches, and “other potential long-term effects, both physical and emotional.”

    Although the various defendants will claim that they have no responsibility and/or try to blame the plaintiffs, the truth is that the fans aren’t responsible for doing what fans reasonably should be expected to do. After a game, fans move toward the tunnels in an effort to get the attention of players. The railings aimed at keeping the fans away from the players must be engineered to withstand the weight of people leaning against them.

    “It’s beyond negligent to skimp on a safety measure in such a high-visibility, high-trafficked area,” said attorney Bob Sokolove, who represents the plaintiffs. “Whether it’s an NCAA game or a pro basketball game or the NFL, everybody comes to the tunnel where the players are coming out. The weight of everyone pushing forward to get a high-five or a wristband or whatever puts even more pressure on what otherwise were pathetic railings.”

    For the plaintiffs, it becomes useful for the various defendants to fight among themselves on the question of who’s to blame. The reality is that someone is to blame. The best defense consists of trying to respectfully question the extent of the damages.

    The best approach would include getting the case resolved. It’s good for no one to have depositions and documents and news reports advancing the perception that FedEx Field is a f–ked up facility.
    Trickalicious - I don't think it is fair that the division rivals get to play the Lions twice. The Lions NEVER get to play the Lions, let alone twice.

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    • Tua didn’t look that good vs the Patriots.
      The story there is Matty P’s offense living up to the dreadful expectations as the Dolphins defense dominated.

      Originally posted by TheLondonLion View Post
      The Bills win it all this year. Book it.
      Would be glad if the Bills did. They’re going to have some tough competition in the AFC playoffs.
      AAL 2023 - Alim McNeill

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      • Originally posted by Cody_Russell View Post
        Tua didn’t look that good vs the Patriots.
        The story there is Matty P’s offense living up to the dreadful expectations as the Dolphins defense dominated.



        Would be glad if the Bills did. They’re going to have some tough competition in the AFC playoffs.
        Was listening to NFL Radio. Ed Mcaffery (yeah, that guy) was saying the Commanderinos should pummel us because they have all these weapons and Detroit gave up over 400 yds. 200 yds were rushing against Philly. Never mind that almost half were from QB scrambles. Never mind Detroit had more rushing yards from their RBs. Dude was glossing over Wentz and he's a better QB then Hurts and threw for all these yards. Yeah, he threw 2 INTs, but that was just because he threw so much.

        We're favored in Vegas, but we need to win.
        Trickalicious - I don't think it is fair that the division rivals get to play the Lions twice. The Lions NEVER get to play the Lions, let alone twice.

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        • Originally posted by Futureshock View Post

          Was listening to NFL Radio. Ed Mcaffery (yeah, that guy) was saying the Commanderinos should pummel us because they have all these weapons and Detroit gave up over 400 yds. 200 yds were rushing against Philly. Never mind that almost half were from QB scrambles. Never mind Detroit had more rushing yards from their RBs. Dude was glossing over Wentz and he's a better QB then Hurts and threw for all these yards. Yeah, he threw 2 INTs, but that was just because he threw so much.

          We're favored in Vegas, but we need to win.
          Doesn’t matter what the talking heads have to say if the Lions start winning a few games
          I feel like I am watching the destruction of our democracy while my neighbors and friends cheer it on

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          • Historically predicting the lions to play bad is a safe bet….it’s lazy work by these hot-take guys.

            But if Goff can’t start putting together whole games….those lazy talking heads will be right.

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            • Originally posted by edindetroit View Post

              I hate the Jets
              Yep. Bennie is an a$$hole too.
              "...when Hibernian won the Scottish Cup final and that celebration, Sunshine on Leith? I don’t think there’s a better football celebration ever in the game.”

              Sir Alex Ferguson

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              • Originally posted by Futureshock View Post
                UofM finest?..
                Well he is a billionaire so there’s that
                F#*K OHIO!!!

                You're not only an amazingly beautiful man, but you're the greatest football mind to ever exist. <-- Jeffy Shittypants actually posted this. I knew he was in love with me.

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                • Report: Jamal Adams out for season

                  Posted by Michael David Smith on September 15, 2022, 1:42 PM EDT

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                  Seahawks safety Jamal Adams‘ season is over after one game.

                  Adams will have season-ending surgery to repair his torn quad tendon, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

                  During Monday night’s game over the Broncos, Adams went down awkwardly while pressuring Russell Wilson, then limped to the sideline and was carted to the locker room. It was apparent immediately that he had suffered a significant injury.

                  It’s the latest setback for Adams, who arrived in Seattle in a massive trade that included two first-round draft picks, and who signed a big contract extension with the Seahawks.

                  Adams’ first two seasons in Seattle were disappointing, and now his third season with the Seahawks is over just as it was getting started.
                  Trickalicious - I don't think it is fair that the division rivals get to play the Lions twice. The Lions NEVER get to play the Lions, let alone twice.

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                  • SMH at the hawks on adams….2 1st rd picks and a huge contract. And they’re stuck with him in ‘23. Ooops.

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                    • Originally posted by Marko69 View Post

                      Yep. Bennie is an a$$hole too.
                      We have one here

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                      "Your division isn't going through Green Bay it's going through Detroit for the next five years" - Rex Ryan

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                      • Originally posted by Futureshock View Post

                        Was listening to NFL Radio. Ed Mcaffery (yeah, that guy) was saying the Commanderinos should pummel us because they have all these weapons and Detroit gave up over 400 yds. 200 yds were rushing against Philly. Never mind that almost half were from QB scrambles. Never mind Detroit had more rushing yards from their RBs. Dude was glossing over Wentz and he's a better QB then Hurts and threw for all these yards. Yeah, he threw 2 INTs, but that was just because he threw so much.

                        We're favored in Vegas, but we need to win.
                        Lions need to start winning some games! That’s when the national sports media will show some respect.

                        No excuses. Beat Washington.
                        ​​​​​​… Well, except I’m starting to feel a little worried about the OLine injuries… AGAIN this season. 🙄
                        AAL 2023 - Alim McNeill

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                        • Right now the best you can say with the first result is the Lions have maybe brought the Lions back to late era Caldwell Lion teams. We have seen a ton of come from behind efforts from the Lions. In fact that has been the dominant theme from the Lions for the 2000s. It used to be the Lions would win games they shouldn't win and then blow easy games. But that really isn't the case. If you want criticism to end, win games.

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                          • Yeah. I've run out of apologies until they win and (fingers crossed) maybe stack some wins
                            Trickalicious - I don't think it is fair that the division rivals get to play the Lions twice. The Lions NEVER get to play the Lions, let alone twice.

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                            • Brad Holmes’ best move might be letting Kenny Golladay walk. Being rewarded a 3rd RD pick (Kerby Joseph?) too. What a disaster signing. Credit to Daboll’s Giants for starting 2-0 despite Golladay’s cap hit.

                              AAL 2023 - Alim McNeill

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                              • Originally posted by Cody_Russell View Post
                                Brad Holmes’ best move might be letting Kenny Golladay walk. Being rewarded a 3rd RD pick (Kerby Joseph?) too. What a disaster signing. Credit to Daboll’s Giants for starting 2-0 despite Golladay’s cap hit.

                                Well, at least he got paid. ;)

                                He should be sending some of that money to Stafford
                                I feel like I am watching the destruction of our democracy while my neighbors and friends cheer it on

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