Does Football Have a CTE Problem We Can No Longer Ignore? + Our Top NFL RB Rankings

The football season is getting closer, but before kickoff, we're tackling one of the most important conversations in sports.This week, Lincoln, Lee, and Doc discuss the growing concern surrounding CTE and brain injuries in football following another high-profile diagnosis. We examine what we know about chronic traumatic encephalopathy, whether the NFL is doing enough to protect its players, and how equipment like Guardian Caps could impact the future of the game.From there, we shift into football talk, breaking down offseason storylines, evaluating which teams have positioned themselves for success, and debating our rankings of the NFL's top running backs and cornerbacks heading into the season.Is Bijan Robinson the best running back in football? Which defensive backs deserve more respect? And are offseason "grades" really worth paying attention to?Join us as we separate headlines from reality and give our unfiltered opinions on the biggest stories around the NFL.In This EpisodeThe latest discussion surrounding CTE and player healthWhy head injuries continue to impact former playersCan Guardian Caps and better tackling reduce brain trauma?NFL offseason moves we liked—and the ones we didn'tOur Top NFL Running Back rankingsIs Bijan Robinson the league's best RB?Ranking today's elite cornerbacksTraining camp storylines we're watchingQuestions We DebateIs football becoming safer?Should more be done to protect players from long-term brain injuries?Who is the NFL's best running back entering this season?Which cornerbacks belong in the elite tier?Which offseason moves will matter most once games begin?Chapters00:00 Welcome & Today's Topics01:08 CTE and What It Means for Football's Future06:47 Can Football Become Safer?13:54 Guardian Caps and Modern Player Protection15:00 NFL Offseason Winners and Losers24:12 Ranking the NFL's Best Running Backs27:41 Is Bijan Robinson the NFL's Best RB?34:40 Ranking the League's Elite Cornerbacks45:45 Training Camp Storylines to Watch50:37 Final ThoughtsJoin the ConversationDo you agree with our rankings?Is Bijan Robinson your No. 1 running back?Who's the most underrated cornerback in the NFL?Is the NFL doing enough to address CTE and player safety?Drop your thoughts in the comments—we may feature them in a future episode.