Nfl must change playoff concussion protocol

[Chiefshrink]

It is all dependent on what the player reports is going on that determines whether they are in concussion protocol or not. Some will lie to stay on the field and some will lie to get off the field. I've said all along that some players will take advantage of this to get a couple of weeks off in order to rest and still get paid while avoiding particular upcoming opposition they would rather not face.

It really is on the player whether they play or not in what they report is going on and you know all the players know what symptoms to report IF they want off the field. Some will call in sick when they are not.

[cdcox]

Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

It is all dependent on what the player reports is going on that determines whether they are in concussion protocol or not. Some will lie to stay on the field and some will lie to get off the field. I've said all along that some players will take advantage of this to get a couple of weeks off in order to rest and still get paid while avoiding particular upcoming opposition they would rather not face.

It really is on the player whether they play or not in what they report is going on and you know all the players know what symptoms to report IF they want off the field. Some will call in sick when they are not.

You should see a shrink.

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by cdcox

You should see a shrink.

You don't think some players mail it in ??? You are naive if you don't.

[SupDock]

Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

It is all dependent on what the player reports is going on that determines whether they are in concussion protocol or not. Some will lie to stay on the field and some will lie to get off the field. I've said all along that some players will take advantage of this to get a couple of weeks off in order to rest and still get paid while avoiding particular upcoming opposition they would rather not face.

It really is on the player whether they play or not in what they report is going on and you know all the players know what symptoms to report IF they want off the field. Some will call in sick when they are not.

The bolded is incorrect. The NFL sideline concussion assessment has objective observations.

Sure, a player is able to lie and get pulled, or state symptoms they don't have, but how the hell could you prevent that?

Also, a player cannot fake answers in regards to orientation. Either they know them or they don't.
Being able to sign a waiver to play anyway is dumb