Brett Favre on Patrick Mahomes injury: "You've gotta be smart"

[DanT]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/01/19/brett-favre-on-patrick-mahomes-concussion-this-is-a-test-for-the-nfl/

Brett Favre on Patrick Mahomes concussion: “This is a test for the NFL”
Posted by Mike Florio on January 19, 2021, 10:07 AM EST
[Click SPOILER for story]

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre has some advice for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who suffered a concussion on Sunday.

Be careful.

Favre realizes that Mahomes will want to play. Favre spent almost all of his career in an era before the NFL took concussions seriously. For him, whether to play or not play due to a head injury was never a question. Now, Favre preaches caution for football players.

“I played 321 straight games, it kind of goes against everything I stood for when I played,” Favre told TMZ.com. “But you’ve gotta be smart. You’ve gotta be smart. I was never faced with the decision that he potentially will face this week. And ultimately the decision may fall on the doctors. And if they choose that he doesn’t play, then it’s the right move, because of the long-term damage.”

Essentially, the doctors may need to protect Mahomes from himself.

“When you’re in the moment, and you’re young, you’re bulletproof, man,” Favre said. “But I’m 51 years old, and I’m wondering what tomorrow will bring, because of concussions more than anything.”

The focus on concussions has subsided in recent years, now that everyone knows the risks — and now that extremely few pro football players choose to not play pro football over concussion. Regardless, the league has specific rules regarding the ability of a player to return after suffering a concussion. Will Mahomes be able to return after only seven days?

“This is a test for the NFL, right now,” Favre said. “To see a star player in a crucial, crucial game, what will happen with their decision. . . . The protocol’s in place. Let’s see if they follow it.”

It wouldn’t have been an issue in Favre’s time. Chiefs coach Andy Reid acknowledged that on Monday, when addressing the situation with reporters.

“There was a chance back in the day that Patrick comes back in [the game],” Reid said. “You saw him run up the tunnel. By the time he got to that point, he was feeling pretty good. But there’s a certain protocol you have to follow and that takes it out of the trainer’s hand and the player’s hand and the doctor’s hand.”

But there’s still influence that the player can exert over the process.

“Just say he has a headache on Friday, but [the] previous three or four days he’s fine,” Favre said regarding Mahomes. “Is he gonna tell them? I doubt it. He wants to play. . . . For years up until 10 years ago there was no protocol in place, and once you felt better — which could be three or four hours — you were back out playing. He will want to play.”

He definitely will want to play. The team will want him to play. That’s why, in 2009, the NFL took the decision out of the hands of team doctors (who at times were inclined to clear a player to play in order to continue to be the team’s doctor).

In this specific case, the league will want Mahomes to play. The question becomes whether that will impact in any way the judgment exercised by the neurologist who is independent of the team but not of the league.

[TLO]

Fuck Florio.

I have nothing else to add.

[Sorce]

Fuck Florio.

I have nothing else to add.Didn't he quit? Tyreek says hi.

Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

[SupDock]

Fuck Florio.

I have nothing else to add.

Already setting it up. When he passes protocol they can call it rigged. Never mind that the average (median?) duration of protocol for quarterbacks is 7 days.

[DanT]

I hope Patrick Mahomes is able to play Sunday, but by far the more important issue is that his health be protected. As a fan of Mahomes as a player and as a person, I'd hate for him to be dealing with issues down the road that could have been avoided. One game just isn't that important.

[JakeF]

Florio is always trying to fuck with the NFL. He is always riding his high horse and telling everyone that the NFL is evil.

Fuck Florio.

[ModSocks]

Yeah Mahomes, you gotta be smart. Like not sending sideline reporters dick pics....right Brett?

[DanT]

I hadn't realized that Florio evoked such strong emotions among some of you. I posted the story because it extensively quotes Brett Favre, whose opinions on football and athletes I value. He's a regular on Sirius XM's NFL radio, which is where I mostly get his takes.

[JakeF]

I hope Patrick Mahomes is able to play Sunday, but by far the more important issue is that his health be protected. As a fan of Mahomes as a player and as a person, I'd hate for him to be dealing with issues down the road that could have been avoided. One game just isn't that important.I'm worried about his foot. When a player starts having problems with their big toe it's a scary issue.

[htismaqe]

It's entirely possible he didn't even have a concussion, he's just in the protocol.

So nobody really gives a shit what Dr. Favre thinks about it.

[ptlyon]

Yeah Mahomes, you gotta be smart. Like not sending sideline reporters dick pics....right Brett?

And there it is

[htismaqe]

I hadn't realized that Florio evoked such strong emotions among some of you. I posted the story because it extensively quotes Brett Favre, whose opinions on football and athletes I value. He's a regular on Sirius XM's NFL radio, which is where I mostly get his takes.

The thing is, Favre is talking about concussion symptoms, headaches, etc.

We don't even know for sure he HAS a concussion. The reports right now suggest he had some kind of blackout from neck impact, not a concussion.

Which means Favre is speculating about something that is pure fantasy at this point.

[JakeF]

I hadn't realized that Florio evoked such strong emotions among some of you. I posted the story because it extensively quotes Brett Favre, whose opinions on football and athletes I value. He's a regular on Sirius XM's NFL radio, which is where I mostly get his takes.
No sweat.

A quality thread, Florio is just a annoying as fuck.

[ptlyon]

Stopped reading at:

who suffered a concussion

[Coochie liquor]

Any news on what Dr Pepper thinks?

[DanT]

I'm worried about his foot. When a player starts having problems with their big toe it's a scary issue.

I'm kinda thinking, based on how quickly Mahomes came back from the kneecap injury, that he heals quickly. But, you're right, toes injuries can be bad news and linger, same as neuron injury.

[Buehler445]

Fuck Florio.

I have nothing else to add.

Didn't he quit? Tyreek says hi.

Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

/thread.

Well done guys.

[ModSocks]

Florio is one of the only people in the national media right now agreeing that Mahomes most likely wasn't concussed.

Kind of a weird time to be attacking Florio when he's actually on our side in this matter...

[Deberg_1990]

just drink it off with a ton of painkillers like Favre did back in the day....

[Buehler445]

Florio is one of the only people in the national media right now agreeing that Mahomes most likely wasn't concussed.

Kind of a weird time to be attacking Florio when he's actually on our side in this matter...

Wouldn't know what he's popping off about now. Didn't listen. Don't care.

[Renegade]

State Farm will get Mahomes the best care available this week.

[Halfcan]

I wish someone would give Florio a concussion.

[Beef Supreme]

Favre was fun to watch, and seems like a fun guy in general. Unless he's sending you dick pics. That doesn't sound fun.

I wouldn't use the word smart to describe him, however.

[PunkinDrublic]

Florio is one of the only people in the national media right now agreeing that Mahomes most likely wasn't concussed.

Kind of a weird time to be attacking Florio when he's actually on our side in this matter...

Because Florio was the one last year encouraging players to take shots at Mahomes because he felt Pat was arrogantly running the ball too much.

[MahiMike]

I love Chris Simms and hate Florio. Once Chris got his own podcast, there was no more reason to watch PFT.

[Mahomes_Is_God]

Farve can keep his ****ing trap shut. If Pat wants to play he plays. Mind your own business has-been loser.

[J Diddy]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/01/19/brett-favre-on-patrick-mahomes-concussion-this-is-a-test-for-the-nfl/

Brett Favre on Patrick Mahomes concussion: “This is a test for the NFL”
Posted by Mike Florio on January 19, 2021, 10:07 AM EST
[Click SPOILER for story]

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre has some advice for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who suffered a concussion on Sunday.

Be careful.

Favre realizes that Mahomes will want to play. Favre spent almost all of his career in an era before the NFL took concussions seriously. For him, whether to play or not play due to a head injury was never a question. Now, Favre preaches caution for football players.

“I played 321 straight games, it kind of goes against everything I stood for when I played,” Favre told TMZ.com. “But you’ve gotta be smart. You’ve gotta be smart. I was never faced with the decision that he potentially will face this week. And ultimately the decision may fall on the doctors. And if they choose that he doesn’t play, then it’s the right move, because of the long-term damage.”

Essentially, the doctors may need to protect Mahomes from himself.

“When you’re in the moment, and you’re young, you’re bulletproof, man,” Favre said. “But I’m 51 years old, and I’m wondering what tomorrow will bring, because of concussions more than anything.”

The focus on concussions has subsided in recent years, now that everyone knows the risks — and now that extremely few pro football players choose to not play pro football over concussion. Regardless, the league has specific rules regarding the ability of a player to return after suffering a concussion. Will Mahomes be able to return after only seven days?

“This is a test for the NFL, right now,” Favre said. “To see a star player in a crucial, crucial game, what will happen with their decision. . . . The protocol’s in place. Let’s see if they follow it.”

It wouldn’t have been an issue in Favre’s time. Chiefs coach Andy Reid acknowledged that on Monday, when addressing the situation with reporters.

“There was a chance back in the day that Patrick comes back in [the game],” Reid said. “You saw him run up the tunnel. By the time he got to that point, he was feeling pretty good. But there’s a certain protocol you have to follow and that takes it out of the trainer’s hand and the player’s hand and the doctor’s hand.”

But there’s still influence that the player can exert over the process.

“Just say he has a headache on Friday, but [the] previous three or four days he’s fine,” Favre said regarding Mahomes. “Is he gonna tell them? I doubt it. He wants to play. . . . For years up until 10 years ago there was no protocol in place, and once you felt better — which could be three or four hours — you were back out playing. He will want to play.”

He definitely will want to play. The team will want him to play. That’s why, in 2009, the NFL took the decision out of the hands of team doctors (who at times were inclined to clear a player to play in order to continue to be the team’s doctor).

In this specific case, the league will want Mahomes to play. The question becomes whether that will impact in any way the judgment exercised by the neurologist who is independent of the team but not of the league.


So that we're clear, Brett got a concussion on Sunday. Wonder if it was playing backyard football with just his copper fit to protect him.

[RealSNR]

It took Brett Favre 10 years into his career to learn what the fuck a nickel defense was.

[TinyEvel]

I thought he didn't have a concussion but he "tweaked a nerve" which, who the hell knows what that means. i mean WTF if it's a whiplash or like his vertebrae was displaced. I mean, look a the twist/choke that was put on him.

Just so Andy doesn't say "day to day"

[Chief Northman]

Loved Favre, but as if he would have taken any of the advice he is currently dishing while he played. Comical, actually...

[tmax63]

Do as I say, not as I do/did

[Dunerdr]

Nothing he said is wrong, however, they are just setting up Bills fans to scream collusion if he clears and they lose.

[Red Dawg]

Every player gets concussions sim pl my don't see anyone about it. He didn't get hit in the head. Video doesn't lie.

[Gravedigger]

"You've gotta be smart, you gotta think... did I send my dick pic in vertical or landscape."

[KChiefs1]

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[Dunerdr]

Every player gets concussions sim pl my don't see anyone about it. He didn't get hit in the head. Video doesn't lie.

AJ Hawk never got a concussion

[TEX]

"You've gotta be smart, you gotta think... did I send my dick pic in vertical or landscape."

:LOL:

[IrishChief]

Nothing he said is wrong, however, they are just setting up Bills fans to scream collusion if he clears and they lose.

How can they scream collusion if he plays and they lose because by him playing a full NFL game and throwing for so many yards and TDs is that not the biggest indication he isnt suffering from 'concussion'. Really cant see how they could use the collusion angle.

[Chiefshrink]

Because Florio was the one last year encouraging players to take shots at Mahomes because he felt Pat was arrogantly running the ball too much.

He led the charge against Tyreek Hill.

[Mahomes_Is_God]

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These **** suckers are all in cahoots. They're trying to pressure us into not letting Mahomes play. It's as clear as day. Ignore all of these idiots. They want us to lose Sunday.

[htismaqe]

How can they scream collusion if he plays and they lose because by him playing a full NFL game and throwing for so many yards and TDs is that not the biggest indication he isnt suffering from 'concussion'. Really cant see how they could use the collusion angle.

Exactly.

This is Bills fan logic for you.

He's concussed and shouldn't play but the NFL will rig it to let him play. And if he beats them, there should be an asterisk.

Yeah, there damn well should be an asterisk because the fucking Bills got beat by a guy with a scrambled brain!

[BWillie]

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[Rasputin]

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