26CornerBlitz Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) @AP_NFL Details on NFL's report that concussions were way up in 2015: http://apne.ws/1SpNWnj NFL report says number of diagnosed concussions increased in 2015 The NFL released a report that revealed how many concussions were diagnosed in each of the past four seasons. Edited January 30, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) fixed this for accuracy, being it just felt slimy as it was. i do not know how anyone would believe that it was just simply more concussions. @AP_NFL Details on NFL's report that REPORTED concussions were way up in 2015: http://apne.ws/1SpNWn Probably something to do with "CTE" and that Will Smith movie. Edited January 30, 2016 by Boyst62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 fixed this for accuracy, being it just felt slimy as it was. i do not know how anyone would believe that it was just simply more concussions. Probably something to do with "CTE" and that Will Smith movie. Probably had more to do with having a rule in place that players had to be taken off the field and evaluated after impacts to the head. "Breaking News: NFL Discovers That You Find More of Something When You Start Looking For It." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Probably had more to do with having a rule in place that players had to be taken off the field and evaluated after impacts to the head. "Breaking News: NFL Discovers That You Find More of Something When You Start Looking For It." Imagine that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Need to ban all blows to the head, by any player at any time to anyone. All illegal. Only then will concussion problem be solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Probably had more to do with having a rule in place that players had to be taken off the field and evaluated after impacts to the head. "Breaking News: NFL Discovers That You Find More of Something When You Start Looking For It." i'm still saying that if smith wasn't so good at acting in the movie the nfl would not care so much. i mean, if this was kevin costner in the role or maybe Randy Quiad we'd have never heard about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 "Breaking News: NFL Discovers That You Find More of Something When You Start Looking For It." Ha!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 But the NFL is focused on improving player safety, so it's okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Yep, you guys nailed it. I wonder if numbers are actually down for concussions in general? Think about 30 years ago when players where becoming bigger stronger faster yet equipment was trying to catch up. There was very few rules to protect head to head contact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 "Breaking News: NFL Discovers That You Find More of Something When You Start Looking For It." QFT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Need to ban all blows to the head, by any player at any time to anyone. All illegal. Only then will concussion problem be solved. If that was controllable, they probably wouldn't need helmets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 If that was controllable, they probably wouldn't need helmets. It is controllable. See rugby or Australian rules football for an example of how. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 It is controllable. See rugby or Australian rules football for an example of how. Ok... http://www.brain-injury-law-center.com/latest-news/head-injuries-rugby-vs-football/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 fixed this for accuracy, being it just felt slimy as it was. i do not know how anyone would believe that it was just simply more concussions. Probably something to do with "CTE" and that Will Smith movie. Exactly. They have doctors assigned now who report to the NFL and are not part of the team, and if they say the player needs to be tested, they are tested and if there is any doubt, that player does not return to play in the game. So obviously these numbers will be much higher than relying on teams that have a vested interest in getting a player back on the field. Nothing to see here. Move along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Exactly. They have doctors assigned now who report to the NFL and are not part of the team, and if they say the player needs to be tested, they are tested and if there is any doubt, that player does not return to play in the game. So obviously these numbers will be much higher than relying on teams that have a vested interest in getting a player back on the field. Nothing to see here. Move along. players are just as vested in returning to the field, probably more than the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Ok... http://www.brain-injury-law-center.com/latest-news/head-injuries-rugby-vs-football/ Interesting. Although: Way, way more people play rugby than american football world wide, so comparing the total number of injuries is bogus. There are some 7 millions adults playing rugby in leagues all over the world. They need to compare the rate of injury. Rugby players don't wear any head protection to speak of. "Head injuries" and concussions are two different things. I can see quite a few head injuries that are not concussions to people not wearing helmets, like cuts, broken noses, black eyes, etc. The NFL has been chronically underreporting the rate of concussions, as the article states. Edited January 30, 2016 by vincec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 @AP_NFL 39/100 NFL players we asked say they're more worried about head injuries than other types. http://apne.ws/1SkB1og Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 i'm still saying that if smith wasn't so good at acting in the movie the nfl would not care so much. i mean, if this was kevin costner in the role or maybe Randy Quiad we'd have never heard about it. I feel like Will Smith's role would have gone to Dennis Quiad. I can definitely see Randy Quiad playing Roger Godell though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I would be curious to hear the answer to this: Do you think NFL players have more pressure to play put upon them by themselves or by the team? I would bet most players would admit they would rather get in at their own expense before having the team pressure them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 i just watched the movie yesterday. I admit I was moved by the story. Intellectually, nothing surprised me about the story, but emotionally it was tough to see those guys and their situations post football. I couldn't help thinking about Talley, and others. I also was even more enraged at Burfect's hit in the playoffs. I know there is no way to completely get rid of collisions to the head as it will happen by accident, but intentionally going for the head is so reprehensible. Lastly, I am glad there is a concerted effort to teach heads up football, and the NFL is finally at least trying with players. I realize it was self serving as it is to protect from liability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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