Can Someone Explain the Concussion Protocol To Me

[redseat]

I ask because Matt Moore got leveled in the game this past weekend and only was out for 1 play... He didn't appear to lose consciousness but man did he look out of it.

Plenty of other players including QBs have been knocked out and only sit out maybe 2 plays then come back in.

Yes I get these are team doctors "approving" them to play but seriously only 1 or 2 plays and back into the game.

I just don't get it

 

[redseat]

How does the NFL's concussion protocol work?

"Perform a Neurological Evaluation"

- How the heck can a doctor do that in 30 seconds?

 

[redseat]

Goodell probably f'd up yet again

 

[redseat]

 

[Hank Kingsley]

I'd like to slam a 2x4 right down his yap.

For the record, Moore was supposedly complaining about his back, not his head.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

I don't think there is an easy answer to this one. I agree that there is no way they can diagnose it properly in 30 seconds. At least they are trying something. The effects from multiple concussions are a bitch to live with.

 

[redseat]

I'd like to slam a 2x4 right down his yap.

For the record, Moore was supposedly complaining about his back, not his head.

hahaha!

But yes, I do remember hearing that about Moore too. Just goes to show how inconsistent the protocol is

 

[redseat]

I don't think there is an easy answer to this one. I agree that there is no way they can diagnose it properly in 30 seconds. At least they are trying something. The effects from multiple concussions are a bitch to live with.

True there is really no way to truly see how good or bad someone is. But they shouldn't be allowed right back into the game. I mean if the league truly is trying to prevent or at least lessen CTE then 30 seconds isn't enough

 

[RobBase]

Trial and error on full display.

 

[redseat]

Trial and error on full display.

player gets hurt, goes to sideline

Doctor: "You ok"
Player: "Oh, gee I don't know... maybe..I'm slightly dizzy but my name is... (insert players name)
Doctor: "You're fine"

 

[RobBase]

While were on the subject, I'm hearing our C Swanson could be done (as in career over) because of his concussion.

 

[redseat]

While were on the subject, I'm hearing our C Swanson could be done (as in career over) because of his concussion.

Let me guess.... He got hurt and missed a play but the league let him back into the game after a few plays

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

The only thing about that Moore hit that maybe plays a factor is being hit in the jaw. I have found that the worse ones are blows to the back of the head. For me anyway and I've had a few. No really serious ones but enough to have long term issues.

 

[redseat]

The only thing about that Moore hit that maybe plays a factor is being hit in the jaw. I have found that the worse ones are blows to the back of the head. For me anyway and I've had a few. No really serious ones but enough to have long term issues.

true he wasn't actually hit directly on the head area.. then again I didn't see how his head hit the turf.. Either way this protocol makes no sense to me

 

[RobBase]

Let me guess.... He got hurt and missed a play but the league let him back into the game after a few plays

I don't recall, but he missed the last 4 or 5 games.

 

[redseat]

I don't recall, but he missed the last 4 or 5 games.

He probably was let right back in

 

[broncosmitty]

It's about having a better defense when they get sued by a bunch of widows.

Nobody actually thinks this protocol is doing anyone any good physically.

 

[redseat]

It's about having a better defense when they get sued by a bunch of widows.

Nobody actually thinks this protocol is doing anyone any good physically.

Yeah I guess... But would that really help when someone dies and its proven he got CTE and the league only had him sit out "one" play?

 

[broncosmitty]

Yeah I guess... But would that really help when someone dies and its proven he got CTE and the league only had him sit out "one" play?

They're doing all they can...


Not a chance in hell someone could convince me this about health of employees. It's about protecting the owners(the league) from players families down the line. 100% CYA.

 

[redseat]

They're doing all they can...


Not a chance in hell someone could convince me this about health of employees. It's about protecting the owners(the league) from players families down the line. 100% CYA.

I am sure you are right.. But I doubt they are doing "all they can"