IRVING, Texas -- As the NFL prepares for its 18th straight Super Bowl that will not feature the Dallas Cowboys, it is easy to see why six of the 10 Cowboys asked anonymously said they would play in the big game with a concussion. It’s a majority, although not overwhelming, but it speaks to a player’s willingness to do whatever he can to live in the moment and not worry about his long-term health. The NFL is attempting to change that with its concussion protocol the last few years but the old-school mentality remains.
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