Cassel has a concussion.

[ChiefsandO'sfan]

Cassel has concussion
Posted by Mike Florio on October 7, 2012, 7:53 PM EDT
Matt Cassel AP

The official word after Sunday’s loss by the Chiefs to the Ravens was that quarterback Matt Cassel is being evaluated for a head injury.

The evaluation has been completed. Per a league source, Cassel has a concussion.

And so Cassel’s status will depend on evaluations and opinions from an independent neurologist, who must clear Cassel to practice and play. Until he’s cleared, he can do neither.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by frankotank

if you look at the way Cassel's right hand is moving directly after the hit, I think he was actually knocked unconscious for a second. the way his hand was....like....kinda moving back and forth is imo indicative of a knockout. seen it tons of times in the mma. I don't think he was faking.
Cassels a crappy bastard of a QB.....but he's a tough crappy bastard of a QB.

I thought the same thing. Dude was knocked out. He didn't fake anything. He's not that type.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by TEX

I thought the same thing. Dude was knocked out. He didn't fake anything. He's not that type.

The hand motion...the look on his face after he sat up...not sure he even knew where he was. He was out.

[Papi]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

The hand motion...the look on his face after he sat up...not sure he even knew where he was. He was out.

And then I cheered!! For Quinn.

[Dave]

I'm still wondering how he was knocked out without his head being hit.

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by Dave

I'm still wondering how he was knocked out without his head being hit.

Pretty sure it's when his head hit the ground. If you watch the overhead replay you can see his helmet bounce pretty violently.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by jd1020

Pretty sure it's when his head hit the ground. If you watch the overhead replay you can see his helmet bounce pretty violently.

I haven't seen it.

His knees buckle, and he lands on his ass first.

[Radar Chief]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

The hand motion...the look on his face after he sat up...not sure he even knew where he was. He was out.

Saw that too. Didn’t see what exactly put him down but when he was shaking his hands like he was trying to get feeling back in them I knew he had a serious issue.

[WhiteWhale]

Cassel lands on his ass, gets a concussion.

Which only proves his head is exactly where I've been saying it was all along.

[qabbaan]

You can get a concussion without hitting your head, FYI.

[acesn8s]

Originally Posted by Coogs

How is that game plan a change? 50 carries today to be competetive. Tried riding Cassel's coattails the first 4 games and got our asses handed to us. Went all Tebow today, and nearly won.

Oh shit! ***** will try to trade for Tebow. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!11!!!1!!!1!!!

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Dave

I'm still wondering how he was knocked out without his head being hit.

His head hit the ground pretty hard.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by Dave

I'm still wondering how he was knocked out without his head being hit.

You don;t have to hit your head to get a concussion.

[acesn8s]

He took a nasty side to side beating before going down.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

His head hit the ground pretty hard.

I'd like to see this video.

I've seen several clips, even during the game, and I have not seen his head bounce off the grass.

[jd1020]

I'm watching it right now on DVR, not a game recording, but a clip of it from the Mike&Mike show. There's an angle from above and you can see him get hit, go down, and then BAM!.. his head bounces off the ground big time.