Chiefs under investigation for Chris Conley concussion evaluation

[RunKC]

Ready to lose another high draft pick for bullshit?

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...investigation/

It’s unclear whether the NFL is also investigating the situation. The concussion protocol authorizes either or both parties to explore a potential violation.

Conley absorbed a blow to the head from Steelers defensive back Sean Davis in the divisional playoff game. Conley sat on the field while being attended to by trainers and, at one point, TV images suggested that he had an apparent blank, vacant look on his face, which is one of the potential concussion signs under the protocol. Conley missed only one play.

Although he was evaluated on the sideline, the question (as it is with Matt Moore) becomes whether Conley should have been taken to the locker room for a full concussion evaluation. The protocol makes a locker-room evaluation mandatory if the player “exhibits or reports signs or symptoms of concussion on the f

[alpha_omega]

I thought the NFL had people on site to address these situations as they occur.

[Rasputin]

Originally Posted by GloryDayz

It's not the only thing wrong with the NFL. There are other factors that **** it up..

How long how long must we sing this song? How long?

[splatbass]

Originally Posted by kcchiefsus

This is a fireable offense for Reid if we were to lose another draft pick, especially after the whole Maclin fiasco.

No it isn't.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

How long how long must we sing this song? How long?

Fo-eva...

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[splatbass]

Isn't there a doctor that is unaffiliated with the team that makes the decision? I'm sure there is, they mention it all the time during games. If so, how is it the Chiefs fault? And why would knuckle dragging morons think that Andy Reid should be fired for it?

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by splatbass

No it isn't.

**** you... ..!..

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[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Seattle is rumored to lose a 2nd rd pick for the Sherman injury report fiasco and Miami is also being investigated for Matt Moore's hit the previous week

The NFL and NFLPA have concluded that the concussion protocol was "not strictly followed" for Matt Moore's head injury during the Wild Card Round against Pittsburgh.

Moore got absolutely leveled by Bud Dupree but miraculously missed only one play. It's troubling that teams are still having a hard time grasping the concussion protocol now that it's been in place for a few seasons. The NFL sent the Dolphins a written warning and said the team's staff will be required to undergo a full review of the league's protocol. It seems like the Dolphins are getting off easy.

[TribalElder]

Meanwhile at the cheatriots

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

The Chiefs were uncomfortably close to beating one of the league's favored teams. Going to have beat them back down to their rightful social level.

There's a way to climb that "social level" right on up the ladder to respectability.
And, you don't have to fire Reid to make it happen either.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by splatbass

Isn't there a doctor that is unaffiliated with the team that makes the decision? I'm sure there is, they mention it all the time during games. If so, how is it the Chiefs fault? And why would knuckle dragging morons think that Andy Reid should be fired for it?

This. The concussion protocol is there to take any decision making out of the teams hands. Ala Jamaal Charles who said on record he had no concussion in the Indy debacle.

If there is a problem talk to the neurologist.

But yeah. Dude had a concussion. He was on a different plane of existence than the rest of us.

[splatbass]

Originally Posted by GloryDayz

**** you... ..!..

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Well, if the shoe fits......

[KC_Lee]

Originally Posted by Dagnabit

There's a way to climb that "social level" right on up the ladder to respectability.
And, you don't have to fire Reid to make it happen either.

Would that path require KC doing something they have never done in over 30 years?

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

So the nfl that overreached on bountygate is now giving defensive players incentive to knock players out. Goodell is such a **** up.

Yeah, what a bonus. Hit an opposing player in the head to take them out of the game for a while, and then if you're lucky they might even lose a draft pick.

It seems to me that if you hit a player who is taken out for a concussion protocol, you should be taken out of the game for the same amount of time that they're out. This would disincentivize defenders from taking head shots instead of the current system that encourages them.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Yeah, what a bonus. Hit an opposing player in the head to take them out of the game for a while, and then if you're lucky they might even lose a draft pick.

It seems to me that if you hit a player who is taken out for a concussion protocol, you should be taken out of the game for the same amount of time that they're out. This would disincentivize defenders from taking head shots instead of the current system that encourages them.

I've heard that mentioned a few times. It is precisely what needs to happen. Probably better cap it if it is a career ender.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

I've heard that mentioned a few times. It is precisely what needs to happen. Probably better cap it if it is a career ender.

I was just thinking within the game, not crossing games. Though I'm not averse to that. In that case, though, I agree with you that you'd have to cap it.