CanadianFan Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Just saw this article. As someone who's been dealing with post concussion syndrome or mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI or TBI) what he describes here is CLASSIC MTBI symptom. That's already well documented. NFL is going to face an even bigger lawsuit in the future about work related injuries unless they made every player sign away that legal right in their contracts. http://football.realgm.com/wiretap/38607/Joe-Thomas-Suffering-From-Memory-Loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 i wonder if he could pass a meaningful concussion test that would truly clear him to play. i admittedly dont know enough on brain function and testing but it has me curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Uh, I sorry. Sippysippy. The guy chose football knowing the risks. Kiss the bricks, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 When he retires and losses all memory of playing for the Browns....he will have a great retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianFan Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 i wonder if he could pass a meaningful concussion test that would truly clear him to play. i admittedly dont know enough on brain function and testing but it has me curious. I think they take a baseline test every year(?) but if he's already got it. is baseline going to be a true "basline"?. he's still going to be allowed to play. I can tell you from having it What percy Harvin had was post concussion syndrome. The constant migraine holy crap I've had that for 7 years. It's NO FUN. But that's just one aspect of it. It IMPAIRS your judgement, and slows down your ability to think. they get worse when you do physical activity, or get hit. IF only NFL poeple understand this better, they'd have avoided drafting Harvin or signing him again. Yes he now has money to live comfortably and get top dollar docs for treatment BUT man the way medical treatments being so expensive in the US, I don't know if his millions will cover it to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watkins_deep Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Everyone knows the risk. Just seeing ali drool all over himself gives us a clue.... I have no sympathy Never feel sorry for someone who has millions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianFan Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 Everyone knows the risk. Just seeing ali drool all over himself gives us a clue.... I have no sympathy Never feel sorry for someone who has millions. millions mean jack when your brain no longer works. compassion is a good value for humans. not just for saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasNootz Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 The article won't help any future lawsuit, as Joe admits that he's informed of the potential consequences and has made the active decision that the reward is worth the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Kelso style padded helmets should be mandatory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 When he retires and losses all memory of playing for the Browns....he will have a great retirement. Ayyy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I think they take a baseline test every year(?) but if he's already got it. is baseline going to be a true "basline"?. he's still going to be allowed to play. I can tell you from having it What percy Harvin had was post concussion syndrome. The constant migraine holy crap I've had that for 7 years. It's NO FUN. But that's just one aspect of it. It IMPAIRS your judgement, and slows down your ability to think. they get worse when you do physical activity, or get hit. IF only NFL poeple understand this better, they'd have avoided drafting Harvin or signing him again. Yes he now has money to live comfortably and get top dollar docs for treatment BUT man the way medical treatments being so expensive in the US, I don't know if his millions will cover it to be honest. oh i get the system in place and assume he will play, but i meant a meaningful one with actual health in mind and not just the lowest clearance of getting in a game based on the policy. i almost specifically noted the baseline issues in my original post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Some might say he's lucky to forget all those years of playing for the Browns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Just saw this article. As someone who's been dealing with post concussion syndrome or mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI or TBI) what he describes here is CLASSIC MTBI symptom. That's already well documented. NFL is going to face an even bigger lawsuit in the future about work related injuries unless they made every player sign away that legal right in their contracts. http://football.realgm.com/wiretap/38607/Joe-Thomas-Suffering-From-Memory-Loss This is unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 millions mean jack when your brain no longer works. compassion is a good value for humans. not just for saints. I feel bad for him but I don't think he, or anyone else, should be able to seek further compensation because of their condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Everyone knows the risk. Just seeing ali drool all over himself gives us a clue.... I have no sympathy Never feel sorry for someone who has millions. no.... that was Parkinson's for Ali, nothing to do with taking endless punishment from the best of his day and devastating sluggers like Shavers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Isn't there medication for this? I'm expecting the medical advancements to catch up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) Edited April 27, 2017 by Meathead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Some might say he's lucky to forget all those years of playing for the Browns. wowwwwww....I laughed so who is worse, you or me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyToughII Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Just saw this article. As someone who's been dealing with post concussion syndrome or mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI or TBI) what he describes here is CLASSIC MTBI symptom. That's already well documented. NFL is going to face an even bigger lawsuit in the future about work related injuries unless they made every player sign away that legal right in their contracts. http://football.realgm.com/wiretap/38607/Joe-Thomas-Suffering-From-Memory-Loss I am not meaning to be a jerk, but this is assumption of risk. If by now, with all the research and how this has been in the news, you dont' know this WILL happen, I don't know what to tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) Just saw this article. As someone who's been dealing with post concussion syndrome or mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI or TBI) what he describes here is CLASSIC MTBI symptom. That's already well documented. NFL is going to face an even bigger lawsuit in the future about work related injuries unless they made every player sign away that legal right in their contracts. http://football.realgm.com/wiretap/38607/Joe-Thomas-Suffering-From-Memory-Loss If I sit on my butt 10 hours a day doing work for a company is that company responsible if I'm unhealthy and overweight? Edited April 27, 2017 by TheTruthHurts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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