Former New England Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson was on WEEI's Dennis and Callahan show, discussing the physical and psychological struggles that he and his doctors blame on the concussions he suffered in the NFL.

Johnson took questions from callers, some of whom questioned his decision to publicize his complaints about the way he was treated by Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Durring the interview, Johnson said that Belichick's decision to subject him to full-contact practice, just days after Johnson had suffered a concussion in a preseason game, was extraordinary in his experience. Johnson said he was angry at the time, but did not consider refusing to practice.

"I’m old school. I was brought up never to question authority. So, I put on the blue jersey and joined the practice," he said.

He said the process of going public and the increased awareness of these issues that have resulted have been "therapeutic," adding later that he had never heard of post-concussion syndrome until after he left the league.

You can hear the full interview in these three audio files:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3