Bob Grant closes The Summit with his own comments.

Carl Eller made it in to make a presentation on some thoughts and ideas on opportunities for retired players.

Valerie Thomas could write volumes on the abuse she faced during her years working – and then not working – at the NFLPA. This afternoon, Valerie talks about some of the things she learned from how she was (mis) treated over her years at the NFLPA’s offices.

Tony Davis introduced Bruce Laird from Fourth and Goal to discuss their progress with the NFL Alumni.

Butch Johnson spoke about a Dallas project focused on the history of American football, from its inception through professional football, including high school and college ball. Butch Johnson’s project is far beyond a remake of the Canton Hall of Fame! Check out his presentation to see how far beyond.

Mel Owens made it in today to discuss some of the latest on Workers Compensation.

Bill Dwyre former sports editor from the LA Times and Wayne Coffey from the New York Times chaired a media panel and lively discussion right after lunch.

Shawn Stuckey is a former Linebacker with the New England Patriots and now a practicing attorney in St. Paul Minnesota. Shawn shared his personal experiences while waiting for the call that never came from his Union after suffering several career-ending injuries playing for the NFL. Shawn explained the ins-and-outs of what makes a class action [...]

Most of the focus has been on the player but the other half of the equation are their spouses and eventual caregivers once the physical and mental damage catches up with them in later years. A panel of caregivers discussed the challenges of caring for their former athlete husbands long after the cheering stops. Indeed, [...]

Dave Pear talks about his long, unending battle to get the full benefits he should have been receiving for the past 25 years since leaving the game with a SuperBowl ring. And disability attorney John Hogan talks about the troubling flaws in the current disability and pension plans and their mismanagement, as well as presenting [...]