Phil The Thrill Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 I don’t get the status of Derek Anderson. He leaves the game versus NE on 10/29 with an apparent concussion and is placed in concussion protocol. 6 weeks later he’s still in concussion protocol!?!? It seems like a very long time. So are the Bills just trying to keep him on the roster without activating him? I know he was signed to mentor Allen but why don’t they just hire him on the coaching staff? Does anyone thing he’ll ever be off the injury report? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimebillsfan Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 (edited) Do you think they are just using this to keep Anderson off the field. He may have told management that " I signed up to mentor Allen, but don't put me on the field again"? Edited December 2, 2018 by longtimebillsfan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 He never wanted to play. They have Barkley now so he probably wants to just "coach" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: I don’t get the status of Derek Anderson. He leaves the game versus NE on 10/29 with an apparent concussion and is placed in concussion protocol. 6 weeks later he’s still in concussion protocol!?!? It seems like a very long time. So are the Bills just trying to keep him on the roster without activating him? I know he was signed to mentor Allen but why don’t they just hire him on the coaching staff? Does anyone thing he’ll ever be off the injury report? You should do research on cocussions and you'll find out there is no set time table for recovery. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 They signed him to “play” that didn’t go well. He’s just here to finish the season, no reason to transition his role in the organization. He may not want to be a coach or whatever and is just collecting a quick check helping out the team. Win win for everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 1 minute ago, longtimebillsfan said: do you think they are just using this to keep Anderson off the field. He may have told management that " I signed up to mentor Allen, but don't put me on the field again"? Yes I’m kind of wondering that. Only thing is there probably are big penalties for falsifying injuries like that, so I don’t know what’s up. If head injuries are this big of an issue, he should just retire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 This def strikes me as an odd situation; is this out of the ordinary in terms of length of time in the protocol? I understand every case is different but he has been back out on the practice field throwing the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, Phil The Thrill said: I don’t get the status of Derek Anderson. He leaves the game versus NE on 10/29 with an apparent concussion and is placed in concussion protocol. 6 weeks later he’s still in concussion protocol!?!? It seems like a very long time. So are the Bills just trying to keep him on the roster without activating him? I know he was signed to mentor Allen but why don’t they just hire him on the coaching staff? Does anyone thing he’ll ever be off the injury report? He’s getting the questions wrong on purpose so he doesn’t have to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Well this is a bit long for concussion symptoms but it does happen time to time. Morneau of the Twins has it for a year I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Either way he's not likely going to be active unless either Barkley or Allen were to get hurt. Wonder if ther's any type of $$ advantage if you're in concussion protocol maybe consdiered active for some type of bonus $$ where if inactive he doesn't get paid. So they agreed to keep him that status?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, longtimebillsfan said: do you think they are just using this to keep Anderson off the field. He may have told management that " I signed up to mentor Allen, but don't put me on the field again"? Yeah I think he's pretty much the assistant qb coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinxedBill1 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 His head hurts from the mismanagement of the depth at QB...lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 1 minute ago, Mrbojanglezs said: He never wanted to play. They have Barkley now so he probably wants to just "coach" So you are saying they are exaggerating his medical status? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Just now, 26CornerBlitz said: You should do research on cocussions and you'll find out there is no set time table for recovery. Understood; but he’s doing things practice wise that show he’s not exactly incapacitated. But he definitely took a pounding while playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimebillsfan Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 1 minute ago, Phil The Thrill said: Yes I’m kind of wondering that. Only thing is there probably are big penalties for falsifying injuries like that, so I don’t know what’s up. If head injuries are this big of an issue, he should just retire Yeah, just bring him back as a coach if that is basically his role now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 1 minute ago, Royale with Cheese said: Well this is a bit long for concussion symptoms but it does happen time to time. Morneau of the Twins has it for a year I believe. It seems the concussion symptoms last longer in other sports vs football. Hockey players seem to have long recoveries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Just now, 26CornerBlitz said: You should do research on cocussions and you'll find out there is no set time table for recovery. ...especially at 35 with some ring rust......he bailed McBeane's azz out when begged to sign......stay in protocol, show up daily with your walker and dark glasses collecting your weekly booty.....any signs of coming out , buy a Louisville Slugger for self infliction...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: Understood; but he’s doing things practice wise that show he’s not exactly incapacitated. But he definitely took a pounding while playing Hasn't cleared the last hurdles. Who knows how long that will take. Edited December 2, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 (edited) EMy tin foil hat theory. He came to mentor and not to play. There is no reason to be out a month with a concussion and not be put on IR. Edited December 2, 2018 by ShadyBillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 5 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Hasn't cleared the last hurdles. Who knows how long that will take. It just seems a little odd given his circumstances this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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