Sean Morey was able to last 10 years in the NFL after getting drafted by the Pats in the 7th round of the 1999 draft. He played mostly on the practice squad through the 2000 season during Coach Belichick's first year as head coach.
He has taken a high profile role in the NFL labor talks by criticizing owners for not releasing financial statements about their teams. He refuted the notion that teams are losing money. He said that profits might be down, but teams are still making money. The owners want to cut payroll.
Morey doesn't need to fear being blackballed by the owners. His career ended prior to the 2010 season. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as a free agent, but was forced to retire from the cumulative effects of 15 concussions.
Morey represents one of countless players whose lives will be effected down the road by their traumatic brain injuries. He has already stipulated that his brain and spinal cord be donated for medical research upon his death.
Players and owners continue to squabble over money, but not enough attention is being given to making the game safer or taking care of former players after they develop disabilities from their playing days.
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