It is a violent sport that we choose as men, and that we as parents allow our children to play.

Domestic violence was a way of life in my home growing up, my brother and I watched helplessly numerous times as my mother was beaten and knocked unconscious while we dialed 911.

Together we knew that we could have success.

These kids are the future of the National Football League. They're the next generation that will be playing high school football, NCAA football, and some even to the pros.

It is a violent sport that we choose as men, and that we as parents allow our children to play.

Obviously we will talk about doing everything we can to make our sport as safe as possible.

We did it together. Not one individual carried this team.