NFL Concussions

[Donger]

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

Bullshit.

No, she really does have a great OB/GYN. He's a bit nuts, but a great doctor.

[Dartgod]

Whoa, whoa...

So the concussion protocol says that the concussed player must leave the sideline and stay put in the locker room for the remainder of the game?

I've been told that Jamaal's injury was suspicious (fake) because he did not return to the sideline to be with his teammates.

[cosmo20002]

Originally Posted by Dartgod

Whoa, whoa...

So the concussion protocol says that the concussed player must leave the sideline and stay put in the locker room for the remainder of the game?

I've been told that Jamaal's injury was suspicious (fake) because he did not return to the sideline to be with his teammates.

Yeah...because Joe Montana returned to the bench once 20 years ago.
rabblerouser is a moron.

[Jimmya]

They also want and need their one million dollar investment working not sitting on the sideline. What keeps ownership from releasing this investment if they feel he gets hurt to easy?

[ClevelandBronco]

Originally Posted by Jimmya

They also want and need their one million dollar investment working not sitting on the sideline. What keeps ownership from releasing this investment if they feel he gets hurt to easy?

Nothing.

[cosmo20002]

Originally Posted by Jimmya

They also want and need their one million dollar investment working not sitting on the sideline. What keeps ownership from releasing this investment if they feel he gets hurt to easy?

Like if they decide his skull is too mushy for football? Well, if they release him after a concussion or other injury, they are going to be paying his full salary for the year. If you're even on the roster after a certain date, you're entitled to your full-year salary.

[ClevelandBronco]

"Donger, as your employer, I order you to leave the building."

"No, sir. I refuse. As an employee, it should be my choice."

"Security, remove Mr. Donger from the building."

[Dayze]

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

"Donger, as your employer, I order you to leave the building."

"No, sir. I refuse. As an employee, it should be my choice."

"Security, remove Mr. Donger from the building."

and take the oil he has stashed in his desk.

[Jimmya]

I can guarantee you that all of these old school head coaches would let them go back it.

[tk13]

Bill Simmons brought up a good point in his column this week. Last weeks' Chiefs game might be the day we draw the line between old football and new football. Now it's going to be hanging over every playoff game.

[durtyrute]

Why is shit like this coming out AFTER we lost three players during a playoff game due to...

concussions?

[Dunerdr]

Wow this has turned into a real shit fit. I like the dig at Cosmo and not believing in letting people make decisions for themselves. From what little time I've ventured to D.C. That is his political view. However he's definitely got the better argument. Maybe the player should be checked by a few doctors I'm going to say 3. Just to bury this rigged talk. A team dr. An nfl dr, and a local dr. If there's any disagreement on the diagnoses the player can return. But only if two dr's rule in his favor. And he's signed a waiver.

[cosmo20002]

Originally Posted by Dunerdr

Wow this has turned into a real shit fit. I like the dig at Cosmo and not believing in letting people make decisions for themselves. From what little time I've ventured to D.C. That is his political view. However he's definitely got the better argument. Maybe the player should be checked by a few doctors I'm going to say 3. Just to bury this rigged talk. A team dr. An nfl dr, and a local dr. If there's any disagreement on the diagnoses the player can return. But only if two dr's rule in his favor. And he's signed a waiver.

Well, that is ridiculous, but we're obviously not talking about someone making personal choices for himself. We're talking about an employer who is paying an employee and has a right to protect its interests both in terms of its investment in the player in keeping him healthy for the good of the team as well as liability issues.

What I find funny is that we are obviously used to things like knee injuries in football. If the team sits a player after he hurts his knee, no one raises a stink about it being the player's decision when to return.

[chiefzilla1501]

I'm ****ing sick of this. We are all standing in the way of this problem being handled better. The problem won't be solved, but it can be made better.

"Heads up" is a great direction. Teach kids how to tackle properly, teach them to use their equipment properly, and recognize good coaches who teach good habits. Even THAT is being questioned for its motives. Why? Because people want something to complain about.
http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/...former-players

The NFL needs to keep backing "Heads up." They need to start enforcing helmet and mouthpiece rules. And they need to keep fining players who lead with their head. Simple solutions. But right now, it's really us fans, our crazy legal system, and the player's union that are getting in the way.

[Jimmya]

I like heads up.