FLORHAM PARK -- The numbers are downright frightening. Yet another chink in the shield of America's favorite sport.
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, otherwise known as CTE, was found in 99 percent of deceased NFL players' brains donated to scientific research, according to a recently-published study.
Ninety-nine percent. 110 of 111 brains. Frightening may not be a strong enough word.
The statistics should strike fear in any NFL alum. But Jets coach Todd Bowles, an eight-year veteran, is trying his best not to focus on it right now.