Football Nation Today Podcast: Learning From Junior Seau Tragedy

In the inaugural “Football Nation Today” podcast, host Alex Reimer wonders whether Darrelle Revis will regret trash talking Bill Belichick, rants about the yahoos in the Saints-loving Louisana state legistature, and provides his thoughts on the Junior Seau tragedy.

After getting to the playoffs his first four years in San Diego, head coach Norv Turner is starting to wear out his welcome. FN Contributor Shawn Kopf gives us his reasons why Turner isn't piling up victories.
Junior Seau's family is now moving on to the stage of brain examination and connection to concussions in a desperate attempt to find an answer to what can never be answered. Whether any damage is found or not, the true answer runs much deeper.
Brad Berreman analyzes San Diego's 2012 schedule.

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Junior Seau Death a Warning Call for the NFL?
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Junior Seau: Death of Fame
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Reports: Junior Seau Dead; Possible Suicide
by Kerry Byrne
NFL legend Junior Seau is dead at age 43, apparently the victim of self-inflicted gunshot wound. He's the latest in a long series of ex-NFL players to die young under tragic circumstances.
San Diego Chargers: 2012 NFL Draft Grades
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