Every action in life has its consequences. Doing a good deed can help lift up the spirits of many people including yourself. On the other hand, doing something bad can result in prison time. In these situations, it is easy to weigh the options and make a decision. On the other hand, what happens when the consequence is not as easily determined? Every single person who puts on a helmet and pads will ask himself this exact question. The decision to play football has many different consequences, some good and some bad. When weighing the options, there are so many different outcomes that you never know what the correct answer actually is. One consequence that football players face everyday is the risk of getting a concussion. Concussions are a major problem in the sport of football. Concussions are “a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way your brain normally works”(CDC). A concussion will get better over time but is never a good thing. After the original impact, the brain starts to swell in order to protect itself. The swelling of the brain can cause many blackouts, memory loss and confusion. It is also possible for a person to suffer multiple concussions. The more concussions one experiences, the more damage is inflicted on the brain. This damage is in fact permanent and there is no treatment for it. Living life after concussions can be very hard and painful. Concussions are very common in every level of football. Due to the high intensity of play in the National Football League, also known as the NFL, the concussions suffered by its players are very extreme. There is a very long list of players throughout the history of the NFL who have had a concussion. Some players would even try to play through them. According to former Washington Redskins fullback Mike Sellers, "You get a concussion, they've got to take you out of the game. So if you can hide it and conceal it as much as possible, you pay for it the next day, but you'll be able to ... stay in the game." Obviously, the NFL players don’t seem to care consequences of getting this specific injury. Playing the game for the fans seems to be more important. Also, another reason players don’t want to sit out is because if you don’t play