Balto 723 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Return-To-Participation Protocol Every NFL player diagnosed with a concussion must follow a five-step process before being cleared to fully practice or participate in an NFL game. This process, developed from internationally accepted guidelines, ensures that each player receives consistent treatment. Each player and each concussion is unique, and there is no set time-frame for return to participation. Team medical staff consider the player's current concussive injury, as well as past exposures and medical history, family history and future risk in managing a player's care. After a player has progressed through the five-step process, and is cleared for full participation by his club physician, he must be seen and separately cleared by an Independent Neurological Consultant (INC), jointly approved by the NFL and NFLPA, who is not affiliated with any NFL club. Until cleared by this independent physician, a player may not return to contact practice or play in an NFL game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCSLC2008 606 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 I know that this is always in hindsight and this could’ve happened on Mahomes touchdown run, and I know that this is a playoff game where the game was close, but I absolutely hate quarterback runs when you’re just trying to get 1 yard and maintain possession.I hate quarterbacks sneaks, too. Again, I know this is in hindsight, but I would’ve said the same thing before. I am the type who doesn’t like the NBA players participating in the Olympics qualification rounds, even though I know a player can get injured by slipping in the shower. It’s like when Smith doesn’t go out of bounds and gets hit instead. Have your running backs get the yards unless it’s a and a designed scramble or on first and where you can protect yourself by sliding. I know that Mahomes will do everything he can to come back this next game. He’s young and it wasn’t a helmet to helmet (?). Or at least I didn’t see it in the low lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer 8,686 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 21 minutes ago, KCSLC2008 said: it wasn’t a helmet to helmet (?). Or at least I didn’t see it in the low lights. I didn't se any Helmet to helmet either not his head hit the ground.. I thought more of a strained neck than anything. the Warparty and KCSLC2008 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkuenn 3,598 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, oldtimer said: I didn't se any Helmet to helmet either not his head hit the ground.. I thought more of a strained neck than anything. OK. Looked like he may have bumped his head but not hard. The way he was tackled around the neck is what did it would be my guess. KCSLC2008 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes4six! 968 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 It didn’t look like the head contacted anything but holy smokes was he stumbling. I’m no doctor but it didn’t look good. I hope he can play. I also know if he does, the option play is nothing Buffalo will have to worry about. mex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff3029 26 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I know everyone is different, but I coach high school and a few years ago had a player react like MVPat. He was held out of the game because of the initial body language and the on field medic could not in good conscience rule out a concussion. However, when examined by a doctor, that night, a concussion was ruled out. The doctor explained that it was like a boxer who is momentarily knocked out but not concussed. Not saying this is Patrick's case, but we can hope. oldtimer, KCSLC2008 and Chiefmanzada 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsy 1,137 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, jgriff3029 said: I know everyone is different, but I coach high school and a few years ago had a player react like MVPat. He was held out of the game because of the initial body language and the on field medic could not in good conscience rule out a concussion. However, when examined by a doctor, that night, a concussion was ruled out. The doctor explained that it was like a boxer who is momentarily knocked out but not concussed. Not saying this is Patrick's case, but we can hope. Yup. Reid eluded to something similar to this in his presser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamixoye 604 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Here's one bit of speculation for what you guys are saying. REALLY hope this is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamixoye 604 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Also, why do we only seem to lose players to the concussion protocol in playoff games? JC vs. Colts, Kelce vs. Titans (2017 WC). Both had a major impact and we're lucky this one didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamixoye 604 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Man, fingers crossed for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mex 65,581 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 45 minutes ago, jgriff3029 said: The doctor explained that it was like a boxer who is momentarily knocked out but not concussed. ok so it was just a MINOR brain injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgriff3029 26 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 10 minutes ago, mex said: ok so it was just a MINOR brain injury I get your point, but when facing a definite injury, isn't a minor injury better than a major injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mex 65,581 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 minute ago, jgriff3029 said: I get your point, but when facing a definite injury, isn't a minor injury better than a major injury? guess it depends on the type of injury when I played, brain injuries were called "getting your bell rung" but that was 50 years ago science has advanced... apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamixoye 604 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Go back and read my posts...I think there's at least a chance it wasn't actually a concussion at all, in which case I think he's good to go next week. oldtimer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsy 1,137 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, Adamixoye said: Go back and read my posts...I think there's at least a chance it wasn't actually a concussion at all, in which case I think he's good to go next week. Yes, this. Pat will play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefensiveMan 758 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 It might not be a concussion he didn't hit his head as said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsy 1,137 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, DefensiveMan said: It might not be a concussion he didn't hit his head as said. Exactly...he suffered concussion like symptoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Warpaint 3,234 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Adamixoye said: Here's one bit of speculation for what you guys are saying. REALLY hope this is true. yeah i heard Kelce say that in his presser...... Final score tells the Browns players "That's What WE Do" oldtimer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Here you go- just read it was more of a choke out. Blood cut off to the head by helmet. Like a choke out. he was literally trying to come back in the game. he’s playing guys. Book it mex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I feel so much better about the Bills game now that I've read the expert opinions of those close to the problem. 😉 Chiefmanzada 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azchief21 5,278 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 xen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, jetlord said: I feel so much better about the Bills game now that I've read the expert opinions of those close to the problem. 😉 Came from jay glazier. I believe it. And he was trying to come back in the game. Multiple reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just now, Calichief said: Came from jay glazier. I believe it. And he was trying to come back in the game. Multiple reports. Yeah, I know. Just got a little amused reading posts about Pat when it's all still speculation. The way he ran off the field was encouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamixoye 604 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I'm not saying it's true. I'm saying it's plausible and I sure hope it's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, jetlord said: Yeah, I know. Just got a little amused reading posts about Pat when it's all still speculation. The way he ran off the field was encouraging. He was tweeting right away. Andy usually keeps it real. For him to say he was GOOD says a lot imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now