Security in the NFL

ESPN has a series of stories written by NFL players concerning security in the NFL. It's called "Living Scared". while I wonder a bit at this title, the stories themselves are compelling.

Titans Center Kevin Mawae:

If I had to guess about our locker room, I'd say it's fifty-fifty when it comes to gun ownership. I don't own a handgun. I have a hunting rifle. My job is to protect my family. If someone comes into my house? Game's on.

Texans Cornerback Dunta Robinson:

I never owned a gun, never thought I needed a gun—until I was robbed at gunpoint in my own home.

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I've heard the league say you don't need a gun. But if you haven't been in my situation, you really can't answer that question. I would never use a weapon in the wrong way or look for trouble. But I'll tell you this: I will protect my house.

Jaguars Running Back Fred Taylor:

League officials tell us we need to take measures to protect ourselves. But the NFL says we can't have guns in the facility, even in the parking lot. Crooks know this. They can just sit back and wait for us to drive off, knowing we won't have anything in our vehicle from point A to point B.

There's more, go check it out. One story leads to another.

Thanks to August West over at MCM for the pointer.

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