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Well, at least they are keeping Lamar off the field. Don't get upset Josh. One play at a time.

I've seen better starts.

just win.

I thought that was good. Off the crossbar!

24 seconds left. Hang in there Vikes!

Still want to see the Vikes win this.

For the early games: Go Falcons and Go Texans! Nice that someone will lose the Colts/Titans game!

I started an NFL Week #4 Thread. Let's try to keep this Bills only.

No one started one. Too many comments on the Bills pregame thread.

Does Wilkins have to register with the local authorities?

Stanley out + Von Miller = Lamar on the ground.

I totally agree. I meant we have to wait and see if any official penalties are given to Miami. They can't put it all on the UNC, he has no power.

Now that Scott showed me otherwise, I was wrong about both needed to clear a player. Only the team physician has that power. They both examine and consult but the team doctor has all the power. Just want to update you @Rochesterfan.

Thank you. So, if the UNC has no authority to pull a player, it stands to reason he cannot be a scape goat. He is no different than a PGA golfers caddy. I know a bit sarcastic. Now, more than ever I feel it's 100% on the Miami organization. They put Tua in to win the game, thus draft pick forfeit and fines should be given. ps I was on 2 official NFL sites talking about this and none specified what yours did about the team Dr. Thanks again.

Can you give me the site. The one posted takes me right back to this thread.

Part of me can understand a QB wanting to come back in the 2nd half in the heat of a battle. Everything after is now 100% on him. He now has had plenty of time to come to a man's decision. I said this earlier today. If he is somehow cleared to play against the Jets next Sunday and chooses to play his health is his responsibility. If some Jets player causes another traumatic injury (even if that guy got fined) and he's out for the year, it's on him.

That is what I cannot find. Everything I read is that both have the say. Do you have something specifically saying that?

But the protocol states that IF it's determined that the "symptoms" of the player is not concussion related the Team Physician determines whether he plays or not. It seems obvious to me that the system was set up that no one person alone can say the player can play. Everything I have heard after the Bills game injury was the Miami team saying it wasn't a concussion. We all will have to wait until more of the story in unfolded to us fans.

The UNC doctor and the team physician both make the call. Buffalo Channel 7 has this article that is short and concise of the procedures. https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/faq-what-actually-happens-when-an-nfl-player-enters-concussion-protocol I do like this part. If the NFL Commissioner determines that a medical team failed to follow the protocol in order to win a game, the Commissioner can require the team to forfeit draft picks and impose fines that can exceed the amounts above.

One of my dad's favorite sayings was, "Everyone complains about the weather, but nobody does anything about it".

Lots of emotions over this and a lot of info. To add to the info, I just read this NFL/NFLPA pdf on player safety and protocols. https://nflcommunications.com/Documents/2020 Kickoff Guide/2 - Player Health and Safety.pdf Page 14 has the Concussion checklist. I read it that, if there is any sign of "fencing", the player cannot return to play. Explains all the spotters, UNCs and other protocols and responsibilities. I found it interesting. I apologize if this has been already posted and I missed it.

Now there is 5 separate groups concerned over this incident. The NFL is in a tough spot. They set up these UNCs to appease that committee.

I'm sure it's not over yet. This could become bigger than some of us think.

Maybe, but like I just posted above, what will these UNCs do going forward? If the NFL doesn't do anything with Miami this could backfire on them big time.