After suffering a seizure nearly two weeks ago in Kansas City, tests now show that NFL Films president Steve Sabol has been diagnosed with a primary tumor on the left side of his brain. For any true fan, the news is saddening and certainly puts things into perspective given the current state of the league.

Because of Sabol and his father Ed (the founder of NFL Films), nobody will ever view the game of football the same way. As a kid, I’ll always remember the NFL Films shot where Bill Parcells told a group of Giants players: “This is what you work all offseason for. This is why you lift all them weights! This is why you do all that sh*t.” I’m sure every fan has a moment like that while watching NFL Films, which makes the news about Sabol all the more cumbersome.

In the midst of lawsuits, lockouts and letters, let’s not forget a man that has helped put us closer to the game than ever before. As he begins treatment for the tumor, let’s keep him in our thoughts and prayers.

I wish you the best, Steve.