Aaron Hernandez had advanced stages of CTE - Cris Carter emotionally responds | FIRST THINGS FIRST

[@cman5359]

Look how quiet everyone is while Chris is speaking. It’s powerful!

[@4thAndGoalSports]

Exactly

[@ericjuarez5965]

Bro he is a sellout , he getting NFL money to talk nice

[@robertridley1029]

I wish more white people would do that instead of act like they know more than black people about what it means to be a black American. Although as a black man I disagree with some of what he said, I do still wish white people would listen more than they talk.

[@gabo8954]

@Michael Madrid Man this Is all serious but i couldnt avoid cracking with the pocture if Molly interruoting CC at least 5 times

[@costellotocustelow03]

Robert Ridley Bro why is everything have to do with race??? Really? Be mature.

[@alexhernandez0313]

Molly would’ve interrupted him mid speech..

[@joshconnor8732]

Facts

[@jtgfilms2189]

Deadass

[@deeramz]

Alex Hernandez right. Talkin about how she might have CTE

[@nathanrodriguez6905]

Am dead🤦‍♂️😂😂😂😂😂

[@sheeeeeeesh54]

I hate to say it but you're right.

[@DeeboComing]

I shed a tear when he said, "I hope the rest of my life goes well but........ I'm willing to suffer the consequences because of what it's done for me." 😢

[@Simon_Sez]

I’m just glad he’s off the show if I’m being honest

[@shaheerali3187]

Simon Sez hahaha why?

[@clarifyingquestions]

And he signed his son up to follow in his footsteps.

[@DeeboComing]

@@clarifyingquestions I'd never let my son play football. 🙅🏾‍♂️

[@clarifyingquestions]

@@DeeboComing I love the game but knowing what I know now I refuse to be a spectator ie hypocrite.

[@indycustommade3568]

That is the most honest answer that I have heard from a NFL player. Respect.

[@danieljonesis2tough124]

Indy Custom Made he rehearsed his lines on his card

[@ResendesGaming1]

Daniel Jones is 2 Tough cite your source..doubt that’s true

[@danieljonesis2tough124]

ResendesGaming he has what he needs on his card

[@GeordieGunner96]

This is probably the realist segment on a sports talk show ever.

[@roberttaylor6694]

AGREED!!!!!!

[@Tobyee]

*real talk*

[@marleyggeekd]

This broke my heart

[@yarapah]

If you thought this was deep, you should find the video where CC talked about his alcoholism after CC Sabbathia checked into alcohol rehab

[@burmyo1701]

Definitely not..

[@RoninGaijin]

Makes me wonder if that hit Burfict put on AB caused his personality and behavior to go awry.

[@06alwilliams]

RoNīN GaīJīN i said the same thing. He ain’t been right since

[@emekabronson8697]

RoNīN GaīJīN ... the inconvenient truth

[@hurricanegrindmodedalecwo9572]

RoNīN GaīJīN I been saying this for a minute now about AB and that hit

[@MungoBootyGoon]

That's a good point.

[@islandfantasy5931]

It is possible. The people who are closest to AB will notice the changes. At least now we all know what is the cause of their weird behavior and personality disorder. (Not an educated opinion)

[@joshuatraffanstedt2695]

Choked me up a little when he said his mom had 7 kids by the age of 25 and that everyone labeled her a loser.. But because of his brothers NBA career and his nfl career, she was able to get her master's degree! Wow!! Powerful story. I can kind of relate. My mom had me at 14 and both my brothers by 18. All 2 years apart. We all kind of grew up together. Cris Carter is a good dude.

[@georgedylan7901]

Amen

[@KSU-ce2uc]

@Jbog07 I'm the same age as Chris Carter and 11 of 11 kids. My parents were married 50 years. Half of us have college degrees and professional jobs. My mother had 5 kids by 25 so in that generation, it wasn't that uncommon. Some folks feared God and valued marriage.

[@savagestatus]

@Jbog07 I had a daughter at 20 and I couldn't imagine an individual having kids before they are at least 25 (and that's still too young). My situation turned out ok but I had to (and still) struggle so much. I'm also still in school at 33 and my daughter is in middle school. I have to finish my bachelor's degree before she finishes school so I can pay for her college 😱😖. I wish everyone the best in life 👍

[@mikeygrimes2925]

@@savagestatus Chris is right his son grew up a better life. He was a workaholic people forget he was the jug man!!! He's a good dude I feel him some real talk there. It's what made him man!!

[@fhoeschasepape]

Willie Santos grind up bro 💯 u the goat

[@bmcminn8838]

Chris Carter from the heart amazing words brother

[@instantreplayproduction3184]

Brian Mcminn kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5bZZWuCYrF0prM

[@1mrrichierich]

Brian Mcminn it wasn’t amazing. You’re telling me a black man only has sports? Meaning, if they’re gifted that’s what they should only do? What about building your own brand. Sports isn’t everything. Plus, Hernandez murdered someone. He had a choice. God gives us chances and choices. I’m tired of him always talking about his life. It’s getting old. I’m assuming you don’t watch very often.

[@jakerobertson8832]

Richard Carmona CC didn’t have many options from where he came from. Aaron Hernandez brain was in the shape of a 67 year old man. Listen

[@rhythmstyx1945]

Call Me Speed how many 67yo are murdering people?

[@marcushopkins8558]

I’m here to watch this again after Aaron’s documentary and man knowing the depth of his story really strikes a cord with me during Chris’ speech here . This has to be the realist segment I’ve ever watched

[@codacreator6162]

What I found most telling about that documentary was the end when Aaron's friend laid it all back on the man, that he made his own decisions. It's troubling to me that despite the evidence of a physical abnormality, he couldn't coomprehend that Aaron didn't have the capacity to be anything but what he became. Given a choice, I'll never believe that a healthy Aaron Hernandez would have chosen to self-destruct and take so many people with him. Never. CTE had to have begun while he was in Florida and progressed to the point that t finally killed him. It's tragic. But, like cancer, I don't think that everyone who plays will suffer from CTE anymore than not everyone that smokes dies of lung cancer. There must be other factors inherent in the individual that make them more or less susceptible to it. Just my thoughts. I have no particular expertise in this area, but it doesn't sound like a whole lot of others do, either.

[@elcheapo9444]

...strikes a "chord"

[@glorysake]

Aaron Hernandez Netflix doc brought me here. It made me remember this powerful testimony 💯

[@BrianCheng24]

Powerful speech CC

[@SlapM3SillyTTV]

some stuff cc says i dont agree with but this is the best clip he has ever had is that fiar ?

[@oskaveli662]

"In America what other choice does a block man have" These are DANGEROUS words from a television figure who is being viewed by maybe millions of black kids. What other choice do you have? How about a Doctor (My main physician is a black man who grew up in poverty), an Engineer (One of the best Engineers at my college was a black man), a lawyer (plenty of respected black lawyers all over the country), a Congressmen or even the President of the United States of America. The black race will never achieve prosperity as a whole if their frame of mind is that of CC. The only thing that can truly hold one back in America is himself.

[@photog1529]

Blacks have plenty of opportunities in the US, especially when considering how long Affirmative Action has been going on. Some take advantage of the opportunities offered, some don't. So whose fault is that?

[@oneal738]

I agree with u very moving

[@punkgoonie]

Brian Cheng Lost me with the no other choice for black men.

[@e.renardjackson1298]

Black men are not just limited to playing sports. You sound like someone who was born in 1865. We are doctors, we are lawyers, we are writers, we are actors, we are politians, we are teachers, we are CEOs, and we have been President of these United States. I applaud what football means to you, but keep it in perspective. Realistically, football employs just a fraction of the population.

[@pmh1nic]

Everett Jackson I think for CC, having grown up in the projects, the perception for him was that the only real opportunity was sports. Yes, there are many more opportunities for people of color but in some cases that reality isn't so readily apparent. I don't think it's the only option for his son, so his son's motivation to play football probably differs from his in that respect.

[@YoungDen]

It seems that is all he knew because at 7 years old he lied about his age to play football. So it seems he wanted to be like his older brothers and follow in there for steps. If his older brothers wanted to be build science projects and said " hey Chris can you hand me that ' _inverter_ ' for this battery" I believe he would be inclined to know what will come of this project his brother is working on.

[@JennHayden]

pmh1nic what you said and what cc said are totally different. you are speaking of his past and his upbringing. yes back then that makes sense. but in 2018 that bullshyt. the problem i have with cc speech is he talked about it as if that was true TODAY. "what other option does a black man have", etc. kids in the projects see the outside world via youtube and other platforms, so this argument is simply used an excuse. cc made it to the nfl. most dont.

[@dadedolphin5107]

Everett Jackson I agree CC is talking like that's all a black man has.. He has to be smarter than that.

[@noahorakwue2653]

Dade Dolphin I think for CC's generation that was the reality and for him and his generation, and for some people it still is. I remember that on shows like "Friday Night Lights" football is described as all some people have .

[@patd6428]

Chris Carter i am just seeing this in September 2019. This moved soo much very powerful words of life of football and how it’s help you in life. Despite the risks 💯✊🏽🙏

[@YoungMal504]

💯

[@charlie_andrade]

Have a great day man :)

[@d.felixphoto2260]

I have seen it but come back to it for perspective.

[@Tobyee]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@T9RX3]

Most people who are successful in life take risks.

[@carlosjenkins187]

Chris almost choked me up. Everything he said is fact... On so many levels.

[@chrome3576]

Same

[@clarifyingquestions]

And yet he could not answer the question re his son playing the game!

[@YPEFFLE]

Especially basically having to support his 6 siblings and mom! Reminded me when Aaron Hernandez's mom complained to him bc he wouldn't give her a million dollars. His mom was trash

[@theone6189]

Shannon Sharpe once said that a parent can only give their child the knowledge that they have. Chirs, obviously, has limited business and investing knowledge. His ignorance manifestsin the rhetorical question: What ELSE can a black man do?

[@habtamutafa7991]

Even Nick shed a tear that was beautiful speech cc

[@Suave_TheArtKartel]

Muppet's can cry ...Love CC tho

[@helenzajac8297]

habtamu taf

[@habtamutafa7991]

Macedonian_Pride 83 no slander toward nick we only positive over here

[@jwvideos7011]

Hard to believe 16 years as a receiver in the NFL not one concussion

[@jackjelf5986]

Danny D Jordan fanboys just call nick all these names because of how much he loves LeBron. Jordan fanboys don't like it when sports media people are positive about LeBron.

[@CuzzinD]

Netflix Special On Aaron Hernandez brought me here.

[@daisy.thaiday]

Same here

[@flashpointblank4914]

Information sharing.... They will always know what you are doing and what you are watching.

[@briangarcia4619]

Same

[@nativecaptian1037]

It took Netflix to wake you up to something that's been in the light for years now? 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@blitzburgh3319]

Netflix could of used their platform to educate people about CTE but nah chose to talk about his sexuality

[@ashtoncody7306]

Man that was powerful this show is amazing

[@TempusFugit366]

Ashton Cody CC is such an honest guy-he gives it to you straight every time. Love it.

[@theohiostateuniversity8791]

Ashton Cody 44544444345444444444444444 old 55 the same time as a result of the day s aqa

[@b3at2]

Ashton Cody nfl has to pump more money into cte and concussion research and make some rule changes so the game isnt destroyed.

[@ashtoncody7306]

JRLM honestly i feel like theres only so much you can do about concusions in a contact sport

[@b3at2]

Ashton Cody im just a regular guy and i can think of plenty of things you can do to make the game safe. Turn the game into touch or flag football. Or take away pads and helmets.. that way it would like rugby.. i bet there is no cte in rugby..

[@fnjigsaw]

This is an amazing speech from CC

[@stretch273]

Hannibal Hasan facts

[@truballr32]

Except the black man part. Like we are too dumb to do anything else. We can do whatever we choose and be better at it than most

[@malcomx2pac606]

King Cornelius yes sir Chris Carter is a disgrace to his race. very ignorant person who thinks he's smart just because he was blessed with a football Talent

[@Cowboyssuckcock100]

well that applies to every race but the last part is up for debate..better at it than most is a strong statement ...let's just leave it at "we can do whatever everyone else can do and some of us can even do it better than most" it sounds a little better this way and it's more fair. Whites and Asians are pretty damn smart and we can't deny that ...of course not every single one of them. Dr Freud said "intelligence is distributed equally" amongst the world and I agree. Cheers

[@ricksa9824]

Chris speaking real s**t from the heart, you can feel his emotions in hearing his words!!

[@bigh9884]

Very heartfelt story.People may not remember that Chris Carter was cut by the Philadelphia eagles because of drug use.But he cleaned himself up,got a second chance and transformed himself into an all-pro wide receiver and a hall of famer.He has the r right to be emotional.

[@kevincollins1405]

CC you did it to me again!!!!!! The greatness of this talk you had with these people( the TV audience) is nothing less than incredible!!!! You touch the majority with this life lesson!!!!! A man speaking his heart with honesty and passion and integrity!!!! You are a mans man in my eyes!!!! Keep pushing it out there!!!!! Someone will listen and the message you sent or sending!!!!! This talk was EPIC!!!!!! Much Love to this hero!!!!! CC!!!!!

[@jonathanzisner9353]

Wow. Just saw this Oct 2019. That was beautiful man. I’m at a loss of words.

[@devinakana9278]

Much respect!!!! I had shed a few tears...

[@mrcrc10]

What a great segment. Hats off to CC. I'm proud of you, scared for you, and your passion not only for the game but for your fellow man is amazing. Complete class act.

[@mikexoxxxo]

Da Biz fuck CC

[@mr.vendome183]

Well he is talking about 36 years ago, where sports was the way for black people to succeed, and he also said he had options but football was the best one

[@michaelsingleton1311]

Everybody need to hear this speech, very powerful

[@Protocity]

This is nuts. Aaron Hernandez had stage 3 CTE (there are 4 stages) at 27 years old after only playing two seasons of college football, 3 NFL seasons, and not having played football in 4 years. He wasn't even the starting Tight End and Doctors compared his brain to a 67 year old man. Doesn't change the fact that he was a murderer but you can't totally separate someone's habits and choices from their decaying brain.

[@codburnermemes1309]

Groovy Timmy just means he wasn't thinking about his actions and the second murder he wasn't guilty of

[@zechrojas2202]

This dude was a violent Criminal in his teenage youth. It had nothing to do with CTE.

[@devon6229]

Groovy Timmy He was the starting tight end, the patriots made the two tight end set popular. He was besides gronk the best tight end in the world, and the patriots had them both

[@mikew2610]

This case does get confusing. I'm guessing his CTE started well before he got into the NFL. However, how do you separate a violent person prior to CTE getting severe.

[@eda639]

Devon Hutton Lol is that the only thing you got out of that lol

[@thelastconservative]

Lol every time Jenna started to speak CC cut her off like "bitch I got more to say"

[@TheTexasloner]

Antoine Jackson 😆

[@andrevalverde9840]

Bruh I was on the verge of tears until I read this and starting crackin up😂😂😂😂

[@rjdodgerz2776]

😂😂😂😂

[@9thBadGuy]

😂😂😂

[@MrLovegospel]

Antoine Jackson lmao.....true

[@janetrandle6882]

This is why Zeke and any other NFL player deserves the most money they can get, and is another display of how the Players Association HAS FAILED the players and why the NEW collective bargaining agreement needs to address this issue for the players and their families.

[@DIYKRISSY]

I totally agree!

[@nocapnolovevalentino5528]

Money ain't gone help nobody advoid cte like WTF are u talking about..Zeke can get paid just like any other player and still get cte money hasn't helped nobody that has gotten cte ,you think money can saved them lol wow

[@nickbrown7424]

Santana Valentino fr this comment is irrelevant n dumb asf

[@joeledwards243]

Zeke still has 2 years left on a 5 year rookie deal worth 6 million a year. That’s ridiculous to hold out when u have 2 years left on a contract

[@erikhicks5235]

@@joeledwards243 So what he lead the league in rushing 2 out of his first 3 years.... They paid Todd Gurley so u GOTTA pay Zeek....

[@zayanyahawadah]

idk how I missed the originally show but, Great speech CC.

[@BoldenFMA]

He just topped his HOF speech.

[@Fier07112]

Ken Bolden absolutely

[@xZeroTech]

Ken Bolden lmk I-9&&@ I'm J

[@brotherearl2922]

w O w Chris moved ME with his Real Talk A Grown MAN spoke his Truth and we are better for it

[@clarifyingquestions]

Bur is his son

[@kobayashimaru65]

Wow, that was one of the most moving and powerful segments I have ever heard. This is why I have a lot of love for CC. The NFL needs to do a lot more for its players past and present. Too many guys are totally ruined by the game they love. 😢

[@calvinmack151]

As a man who's played football since the third grade into my early thirties, this hits home. Fellas, this doesn't just happen to NFL players. It happens to college students, & high school as well.

[@rcng086]

Shutchoassup

[@jamesmitchell6209]

@@rcng086 looks like you got cte too lmao

[@maddy4heisman]

Why would it be funny tho goofy lame

[@jomamaboy75]

him talking for 5 mins felt like 30. intelligent man and very well spoken

[@billlewis5297]

Bro,I literally gained so much respect for CC!!! This was beautiful,painful,and truly eye opening to watch!!! This man literally said what probably nobody else would have with the absolute honesty of a man conflicted!!! I pray that CC doesn't have to experience symptoms of CTE ever!!! God bless you sir!!! This was seriously the most honest and heartfelt take I've ever seen on national television in my entire life!!!

[@WilliamDeemer]

Great analogy about coal mining. Geography can hurt your chances with jobs.

[@clarifyingquestions]

Yes, so why did he send his own son into the coal mine!

[@moebahri2873]

Colleen Jones bro his son makes his own decisions wym

[@basketball230001]

Chris Carter is a true Hall of famer.

[@rodneyhigh2840]

U could hear a pin drop in that studio

[@kevflem03]

Thanks CC. Amazing spot.

[@dustonlindeman3368]

WOW. Amazingly and beautifully worded. You can tell his emotions are in overdrive. Love you CC God bless

[@Gamebreaker08]

This made me cry low key, CC amazing speech.

[@jvjv2203]

Many people forget that Chris Carter was in the same path as Aaron Hernandez during his early years of his career. Luckily for him got sent out of Philadelphia bye buddy Ryan. Changed his life for the best. Keep up the good work CC

[@Him_Downstairs36]

Jose Perez yeah buddy’s wife told him he needed to cut cris cause it’s what’s best for him.

[@htown2898]

Having substance abuse problems and having substance abuse problems while shooting multiple people is not the same path!

[@teddymalec2677]

Yeah right cris was no killer scumbag he just used drugs

[@MrHighProfyle]

THIS TOUCHED MY SOUL! I NEEDED THIS. THANK YOU CRIS!

[@Reecesavage-Alwayswin]

Damn Chris caught me off guard.

[@gamester1440]

Reece Savage riiiiiight

[@826_Vegeta_UCM]

I respectfully disagree with him. Kids have better options. If you want to succeed as bad as you want to breath, you don't need sports

[@AsTro35]

Daniel Olivares III some kids really do need sports though

[@Gabe-lj9fo]

@@826_Vegeta_UCM not back then...

[@devinakana9278]

This deserves a emmy PERIOD!!!! I watch this often... CC... I love it

[@mikeb769]

He wasn’t acting so no Emmy but an award for sure. An award for journalists maybe

[@cassiuscarter2832]

While saying there aren't other options for a black man then to play sports?

[@eriknephrongfr8847]

Black men have more options than sports.

[@Jigolopuff]

emmy? what??

[@meet26061993]

an

[@Patsy_Parisi]

So moving. I love CC. Hope he stays healthy and he gets to keep contributing to society.

[@scmarine843]

It's sad that you all refused to hit rewind to comprehend what he said. He asked what other options were there that was better economically for a black man.

[@SI-cd7xs]

we coprehend it perfectly, we just see it for the bullshit premise that it is

[@scmarine843]

CapiTen10 Whatever helps you begin an argument.

[@nigelstanford4]

Darnell Dubose what is better economically for a white man besides the NFL?

[@scmarine843]

Tyrone Biggums Keep it moving.

[@undearwearman654]

Tyrone Biggums a small loan of a million dollars

[@lanier1822]

I feel his pain I played sports at a somewhat Decent level never in college and sustained 3 Concussions during that time in another 3 or 4 in car accidents and motorcycle wrecks... it has affected my life for sure... Powerful speech...

[@ObiWanSatoshi]

man, i got emotional listening to cc. powerful speech cc. respect

[@nanagyambibi7426]

Even though I empathize with CC and understand everything he says…...I am an african man born in middle class america and I had plenty of other options. I don't like this narrative that all black people are from the hood and we only have sports as an outlet to be successful. I not only played sports when I was a kid I also went to tech camp where we learned to code and build robots, math camp where we used numbers to solve just about EVERYTHING. Sports was not the only focus when I was growing up. The black american community chooses to only focus on sports.

[@uvwxyzero]

Nana Gyambibi He was born in 1965 bro different generation entirely from what you know.

[@Peteroc860]

Yeah coming from the hood you don't hear too many options

[@__-yi5nm]

Didnt come from the hood exactly but grew up poor, even though i loved sports i knew unless i grew to 6’3” i wasnt going far with it (fell 3 inches short), instinctively knew to get high grades for plan B and did that, i think it depends on the kid themselves not specifically your setting, lmao longass paragraph

[@Gamebreaker08]

What he said completely went over your head..

[@LonghornsLegend]

Nana Gyambibi did you listen to what he said? He clearly said he had other options. He said football was the BEST option economically. And it's his opinion.

[@kyleschumann8657]

i’m not crying you are

[@roberttaylor6694]

My eyes keep leaking!

[@TheMonolake]

No I am.

[@marcusbell9142]

I miss Cris on this show he's real.

[@Simon_Sez]

I really did not like the guy but I’m admittedly watching the show even less now that he’s gone because I’m not a fan of Nick Wright either

[@rbrinks5]

Yep this show sucks without CC

[@markdp1983]

the show is nothing without CC

[@jrsmith1998]

Chris Carter is probably the worst analyst ever. Period.

[@roadtripusa9433]

The dynamic between him an Nick were better than they are now. Nick being the lead does not play as well, to be kind. CC always kept it real one way or the other. This segment is case and point of that. He added a depth Nick lacks at this point of his career.

[@Iamjustavibe]

I was born into a financially stable African American family .... but I've met tons of black kids that feel like CC ❤ love the message from CC

[@Ifelovv]

Teni?

[@00700556]

Same man same

[@anthonygraham8122]

His message is strong. but it's also sad in a way to. Most bulk men aren't good at sports. Especially at the pro level. So what is our answer. It shouldn't be sports, but for whatever reason it is. I feel his emotions and all in his speech. I understand it. But in my mind its very sad that he believes sports is the only successful option for us. When in my family, my father and mother(who were dirt poor ) made it out with there smarts and education. My grandmother had 9 kids with 7 graduating from OSU. Sports is not the only option for us.

[@anthonygraham8122]

black men, not bulk. Typo

[@clarifyingquestions]

he never answered the question about his son who grew up privileged why he let his son play the game knowing what he knows now

[@TheMonica82]

Wow!! And, just to think I wasn't going to click on this video while searching info on Hernandez! What a Speech! A Blessing to hear True - Pure - Honesty! I must share ~ God Bless🌹

[@ignacioarteaga9667]

Beautiful message. His family kept him whole.🙏🏾🙏🏼His story is awesome. Powerful words.

[@mr.flinstone9027]

We need more realness on tv like this

[@leecoco380]

Great speech!!! Thanks for telling the TRUTH! YOU ARE THE MAN BRUH.

[@mizztakyn9604]

This is still my favorite Chris Carter broadcast ever.

[@GunnysGoon]

Chris is real

[@mitchelmarquart6885]

gucci lame *Cris

[@curtflirt2]

Yeah he's a real Dude

[@Erik-yc7rf]

Chris Carter is a Real One For This💯

[@damelfreeman6364]

That was very heartfelt and sincere by Cris Carter. I played football and the game taught me a lot as well. I’d advocate for children too but only in in a safe manner

[@26bigfella]

ESPN really has fucked up letting go all these guys with so much character on FS1 now...mainly Skip and CC 👍🏾

[@patriots_all_day6246]

Deтroιт313Daѕн! I agree with cc but skips a moron when it comes to almost everything that isn't about the patriots or Spurs

[@Blkac-pill-Black-Life]

Deтroιт313Daѕн! Skip?give me what u smoke

[@dacooooo]

Skip? hahaha. The girl in this show is better than skip. bayless is literally a color commentator. lol

[@26bigfella]

Skip started "embrace the debate".... He took the debate show concept and put it on steroids..... So we all watching becuz of Skip 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #homage

[@nmessai215]

Lol he said skip

[@slickrick5409]

Keep it real CC. We can all appreciate the compassion and emotion that you display

[@thomasjust2663]

I'm hispanic, so I can't say I undertand 100% his experience, but I feel his passion and where he is comming from

[@ssbn401]

I was a little surprised at first to hear Carter talk about there being no other options for black men, but when you think about the situation, it makes sense for where he's coming from. Obviously, there are other options for black men, but when you live in the projects often those options are so far away and so farfetched that there's almost no point mentioning them. Not every black man lives in the projects or in highly urban areas, but lots do and can attest to Carter's experience. By the way, it's as much about poverty as it is about race - poor white people (for whom rural areas are often their equivalent of the inner city) encounter much the same thing. Athletics is one of the very few, real avenues to an education and improving your life, even if you don't go to play professionally. It's sad, and the sooner that systematic poverty and negative connotations surrounding some professions in minority communities are addressed, the better.

[@devcarter1654]

ssbn401, greet feedback bro. Joining the military is another option but with higher risks.

[@lisaharper8790]

He said there were other options but that was the best option for him listen again

[@fedgyccharles7265]

ssbn401 I think he meant at the time being

[@histochronos]

Look at the makeup of most NFL players. A lot of inner-city blacks, American Samoans and rural whites. With internet/WIFI spreading and free education platforms, opportunities are becoming easier

[@JuhohH1]

Wow, this was deep.

[@autoramen1632]

Powerful, confessional, gritty, and spoken from the heart.

[@LuvDet6564]

My point is have empathy on him because his mind truly was messed up

[@Millerbros3]

That was deep man. I respect you so much more now CC

[@byrongolston339]

Chris Carter, that was an awesome testimony.

[@roberttaylor6694]

Cris Carter big ups to you it couldn't have been explained any better WOW! 👊

[@realsinceday1632]

Even tho in terms of CC's situation football was his best option I think the problem in the black community is that we are always directed towards sports as a way out like you don't have to be an athlete or a rapper there are other options you can be a doctor lawyer etc. but I'm not knocking ppl who do choose sports as their way out I just think that other options should be presented and often times they're not

[@VvVT734]

Realsinceday1 yea you can but you know as I know sports seems as though it's much more attainable than being a doctor or lawyer

[@caldwell232]

You missed the point. He said he had other options but football was the best option not just for him but for everyone he cared about. Athletes touch dozens of people and make their lives better too.He was able to put people thru college and take care of others. You can't do that on a doctor's or lawyer's salary.

[@mrking1785]

Sports or the entertainment business is the way out because a lot of minorities probably can't afford to go to college.

[@marto256]

Realsinceday1 he is 56. Worls was different back then, heck there was no cell phone when he was a kid

[@tonysnow2993]

back then yes but nowadays things has changed. So the doors of opportunity is very much wide open for blacks.

[@bryank971]

CC you are an intelligent, well spoken, thoughtful, and deep thinking man. You would have succeeded in anything you chose to do... if you worked as hard at it as you did at football.

[@TheWalrusRamrizzle]

But doesn't he know his own life better than you? Also he said he gained a lot of the skills he has like professionalism and showing up on time by playing football.

[@nasa3922]

Shut up u sound stupid

[@pascaljeanl]

I hate when ppl comment on things they know nothing about.

[@mmsibi]

black people talk about white people? in what way?

[@donaldpace9033]

Pascal Leveille agreed sir

[@TDiggs-bq7kf]

Pascal Leveille you fkn crab in a barrel! Don't put that on him.

[@davidsabtibanez5835]

I’m a hispanic tan green eye male and I have never heard in my country of Cuba or any other hispanic countries especially my brothers in the Caribbean have arguments between blacks and whites why does blacks and whites have to be different we are all humans why do we separate blacks and whites in the US ?

[@drahtid1]

David Sabtibanez I am from Jamaica, then I came to the states when I was a kid. Joined the military, served 20 years. I’ve been all over the states, Europe, and the Middle East. I know for a fact that Hispanics/Latin countries are very racist. I know the US has its race issues, but when I hear people talking like their country does not have the same or worst issues, that is when I have to call them out. Cuba, Brazil, Columbia, Trinidad are some of the worst.

[@Sean72_]

That was amazing! Thank you Chris Carter for your honesty and passion. I never played the game but oh how I love it! Yet I'm fearful for those who do play the game I'm fearful for their lives and the lives of others around them. RIP to Mike Webster, Aaron Hernandez and every man who died as a result of playing the game that I love. God bless their memory and their families who endured with them.

[@projekt679]

Powerful! Thx Chis Carter and Nick Wright.

[@noydb8310]

Man this is powerful! Chris speaking from the heart.

[@zubairkaisar1293]

This show has been a pleasant surprise

[@UnexpectedWonder]

Ikr?!

[@kyj1s449]

You my all time favorite CC. From Dayton and Troy area we got nothing but love for you and your bros.

[@codyfan1097]

cc is as real as it gets this made me cry

[@Not.Your.Usual.]

Thank you Cris Carter... Thank you for everything you have said and done in all these years of greatness. You are truly an amazing and powerful person.

[@roscko5624]

Thanks for this upload!!! Glad to see someone relating to the whole CTE and ALS diagnosing!!!

[@ThatsWhyImGod]

This guy spoke real words

[@n.scorpion1256]

Nick looks like a 8 year old boy scared to ask his teacher a question.

[@jonny-dp2qr]

Yeah lets interrupt an emotional childhood story from one of the greatest receivers ever to ask a question. Maybe he just listening ?

[@OjanMusic]

Nah he’s just being quiet and respectful which the other lady isn’t able to do

[@Crazyalbokid1]

@@OjanMusic honestly

[@neilgibson6056]

My hat is off to you Mr. Chris Carter. Although, I only played football my 8th grade year because my addictions of drugs and alcohol started then. I can honestly say that I regret those addictions because it has robbed me from a bright future like the family found in football. I know you can relate to that and I appreciate you. Your a survivor and an inspiration to me. May God bless you man.

[@gerardov.9716]

Love it when people speak from the heart...

[@DWRants]

Veeeeeery touching

[@erichdewald5600]

Hall of famers are not to be taken for granted, these guys went to war with teammates week in and week out and played in a tough era. This speech is better than some hall of fame speeches. Thank you CC that was needed brotha. #respect

[@kinte1870]

Glad my son has chosen Baseball and basketball .

[@jaymob9448]

kinte1870 my son aint touching nun but a basketball

[@A.C31]

Jessen: So you’re one of the, “Gee son, I really loved playing football but I’m not going to let you play it,” type of Dads?

[@kristinaclark4264]

@@A.C31 smart dad's that care about what their child's brain function is later in life.

[@zeez9650]

@@A.C31 not worth it 3of my cousin's commited suicide after a few years of dealing with it

[@Him_Downstairs36]

You’re not guaranteed to get concussions playing football. U have to make sure kids get with the right coaches who will teach them how to tackle and make contact correctly. A lot of concussions come from guys playing reckless (leading with their heads, trying to make a big hit to look “cool”).

[@SheedJB]

Get where he's coming from but its also obvious why we need to provide other outlets. Such a small percentage even make it.

[@davidharris8091]

This is top tier first things first. Never been better than this moment.

[@rivad83]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing Cris. 🙏🏼

[@camav3y774]

CC is the best person ever people need to play sports just need to do it safe

[@LarkinsDeLaMare]

Cammeron Avey glassy eye chris made a good point but he's is in no way the best anything

[@mikexoxxxo]

Cammeron Avey fuck sports

[@brianr6661]

I have multiple head injuries, with my last one being while I was in the military. I am showing signs of this disease. I am so scared. I change into someone else and I go off the rails. I am getting help for this through the VA, but I don't think I can be saved. There isn't even a treatment for this, much less a cure. How long do I have before I go off the rails again and hurt myself?

[@vjm6907]

Real talk Chris Carter......outstanding take! Need more feedback like that, now people understand that most black players are just like the coal miner who has other options but decide to take advantage of their best options despite the consequences. Brought memories of my background, Almost cried!

[@jroccavelliunboxingreviews9194]

I can listen to CC speak all day

[@aprilfaughender7248]

I just had my 11th concussion. Two sports related taking a hard hit pitching softball knocking me out. I'm showing signs of CTE. I'm a nurse, I use to be a nurse. Car accidents, falls lead me to my downfall. I pray everyday that I don't take my own life or hurt someone else. And you can't control it. Protect your brain you only have one and it makes you who you are. Handle your brain with care! God bless him and his speech!!!

[@thedanielkarim]

´Would Chris Carter argue the same way if he didn't have the career that he had? People like Chris are winners by heart, it wasn't football that made Chris Carter, it was just the medium in which he channeled his efforts. Ultra successful people like him always find a way. From an ethical standpoint, we just can't promote a sport that kills people. I also would probably enjoy watching gladiators fight, but we as a society must hold ourselves accountable to a higher standard that protects its people.

[@chadmahon7229]

So you want to get rid of football. Get out of here mommas boy

[@tristanbuchanan27]

This is why you’re not on TV. This comment is as just bad

[@avontipicazo578]

6:44 CC starts being Cris Carter the real Cris Carter

[@anthonyfrazier1312]

Thank you, Mr Carter, You are a life blessing and lessons to us all.