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Two former NFL greats talk why football is OK

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SALT LAKE CITY — Ninety-nine percent of deceased NFL players' brains show signs of damage.

Jamal Adams of the New York Jets says the football field is the "perfect place to die."

With recent headlines like this, it’s no wonder many parents are unilaterally ending their children's football dreams.

But two football legends from Utah think you should definitely put your kids in youth football.

Scott Mitchell still holds most quarterback records for the University of Utah. He took the Detroit Lions to the playoffs twice and has since retired to his hometown of Springville, Utah.