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[Ken Gargett]

27 minutes ago, Smalls said:

I agree completely that many of the players dismiss the resources provided. I remember seeing a promo clip the NFL shot for one of the programs that was mandatory.   The particular session was on resources for financial security.   The video was a good example of some things they provide, however, it was also a good example of many players not seeming very interested.  You could see it all over some of their faces.  

Also, one of the reasons I am familiar with the player engagement program is because of Jovan Belcher.  He was a Chief's linebacker that murdered his girlfriend and then killed himself in the stadium parking lot.  I remember an article written after that incident that mentioned some of the problems with player engagement.   From my understanding, each team has directors of player engagement that are available to the players.  The article stated that many of the players see these directors as adversaries that are only there to get dirt on them to report back to the GM.  There is a lack of trust that prevents them seeking any assistance regardless of how badly they may need it. 

So there is most definitely a gap between the resources and the players those resources are meant to help.  I'm also sure that finding a meaningful way to bridge that gap would be pretty tough. 

tough to put this on coaches but i think that a really good coach, on and off the field, makes a huge difference. tough at the moment re rookies because the coaches will have had bugger all to do with them but if a player feels comfortable and confident in his coach, it can be like an extra parent. but that is not, of course, their main job.