Andrew Son Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 minute ago, YoloinOhio said: Yep, this is basically what I think they did with Morse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCGBILLSFAN Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 7 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: From our site's TOS: Special note to fans of other teams: This message board is provided for the enjoyment of Bills fans and you should recognize that as such. We welcome fans from any team that come here in the spirit of good sportsmanship and with the intent to exchange good dialog with Bills fans. However, inappropriate trash talk and other inappropriate methods of disruption are grounds for message removal and possible restricted board access to violators. TBD does not allow mischievous activity from disruptive posters that would result in decreased readership or a devaluation of the product. So, No. They can and will get warned for trash-talking or being disruptive - f they start an account 10 minutes after the game to trash talk out the airlock they go - but we look at the posting history and if there seems to be an attempt at dialog and football convo intermixed with the trash, they're allowed. This post is the kind of info that keeps me here. Great stuff and Thank you. Thank you for the information, i was frustrated and it bothers me when people like that offer nothing to the discussion, win lose or draw its about fun, but NE fans will be NE fans and sometimes they just dig under my skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, Lurker said: I think it's to make the Titan's prepare for both. My view is that it would be a real risk to have Josh prepare to start in both the Wednesday and Thursday practices if he still hadn't been removed from the protocol. If he suffered a setback after Thursday, you'd have to go with an under-prepared Barkley on Sunday. McD does not cotton under-preparation. I doubt very much that he'd risk having Josh or Barkley not be ready after the cluster F** against the Pats... But that is apparently what the Bills did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanSD Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, MJS said: Pretty sure concussion protocol is out of the hands of the team. He took a head shot, exhibited some kind of symptom or symptoms, and went right into concussion protocol. "In addition to the team medical staff and an unaffiliated neurological consultant, the league employs two medical spotters in the booth who watch the game with binoculars and video replay to identify injuries that others missed. The league added a rule in 2015 allowing for the medical spotters to stop the game with a medical timeout to remove an injured player. "Observable symptoms" There are seven observable symptoms used to identify players with concussions. Those are: Any loss of consciousness Slow to get up following a hit to the head ("hit to the head" may include secondary contact with the playing surface) Motor coordination/balance problems (stumbles, trips/falls, slow/labored movement) Blank or vacant look Disorientation (e.g., unsure of where he is on the field or location of bench) Clutching of head after contact Visible facial injury in combination with any of the above When spotters or other medical personnel see those signs, that’s when the protocol goes into effect."https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/9/18/12940926/nfl-concussion-protocol-explained This is what makes me suspect that Allen wasn't really concussed. He clearly got knocked out, which automatically puts in the protocol and made him ineligible to return to the game. But losing consciousness doesn't automatically mean he suffered a concussion. He certainly didn't look like a guy who was concussed once he came to. I think it's very likely that he's good to go this weekend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Just now, nucci said: We need our starting QB to play and improve...if he is healthy having him sit for a few weeks doesn't help. Gotcha. I said if it's close. I'm not an expert at concussions, by any means, but to me if it's close there are still lingering issues. Not worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
london_bills Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Just now, Dopey said: Gotcha. I said if it's close. I'm not an expert at concussions, by any means, but to me if it's close there are still lingering issues. Not worth it. If it's close I'm sure they would sit him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 minute ago, SWATeam said: Yep, this is basically what I think they did with Morse. Bingo. Part of the protocol, as I understand it, is that the player has to be cleared by an independent doctor AND the team's medical staff. With Morse, the independent doctor could have cleared him and the team could have said "Let's hold off on clearing him ourselves just to be safe." They probably knew they didn't want to play him till the regular season and so kept him in the protocol until the last minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Kelly the Dog said: But that is apparently what the Bills did. No. All we know is that Josh did some throwing drills. We have no way of knowing what happened after the media were ushered out. I'm just basing my view on how things have gone down in the past with guys who didn't practice (i.e., go through game plan installation). The risk of the independent doc not clearing Josh is hard to judge. But McD's track record favors a conservative, risk-adverse approach to player usage and it just seems like the Titan's game is not a do-or-die instance where Josh has to start... Edited October 3, 2019 by Lurker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, Dopey said: Gotcha. I said if it's close. I'm not an expert at concussions, by any means, but to me if it's close there are still lingering issues. Not worth it. I'm not sure if there is a way to determine if he is close or not. Either you have returned to your baseline reading or you haven't. If you have ANY symptoms or fail in your baseline tests, you remain in the protocol. If you return to baseline and remain there, you are removed from protocol once the doctors sign off. So I don't think there is supposed to be any chance of you getting cleared if it is "close". You have to return completely to baseline. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, MJS said: Bingo. Part of the protocol, as I understand it, is that the player has to be cleared by an independent doctor AND the team's medical staff. With Morse, the independent doctor could have cleared him and the team could have said "Let's hold off on clearing him ourselves just to be safe." They probably knew they didn't want to play him till the regular season and so kept him in the protocol until the last minute. The only point I have arguing against this is that Morse barely participated in practice until the last week of preseason. Not sure why they wouldn't clear him and just not play him if he didn't want to play in the preseason but that's something I'm sure we will never get a true answer to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep2Moulds46 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 In my opinion the Bills absolutely know who their starting QB is going to be on Sunday. No matter what the scenario, it makes sense to keep him in the protocol. Allen and Barkley couldn't be more opposite in terms of how they play, so why not keep Tennessee guessing. I wouldn't expect to know for sure until Saturday at 4PM. If Webb hasn't been promoted from the PS, then Allen is fine. However, I would even say there's a chance that if the Bills plan to play Allen Sunday, they still promote Webb on Saturday. Why not keep the Titans guessing? it would probably be tricky to determine who to send down, but I think this could be a spot where you see one of our 10 OL go bye bye. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 I have a feeling that it hasn't really been, or will be hard for McD to decide. He likely was feeling alright early in the week, in protocol still of course. It is absurd to think if he's taking reps with ones and has cleared protocol, which sounds likely to happen, he won't start. McDermott is no fool, he knows he's under no obligation to make it any easier for the Titans by announcing they expect him to play. 4 minutes ago, MJS said: I'm not sure if there is a way to determine if he is close or not. Either you have returned to your baseline reading or you haven't. If you have ANY symptoms or fail in your baseline tests, you remain in the protocol. If you return to baseline and remain there, you are removed from protocol once the doctors sign off. So I don't think there is supposed to be any chance of you getting cleared if it is "close". You have to return completely to baseline. How do we know he's been tested today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Deep2Moulds46 said: In my opinion the Bills absolutely know who their starting QB is going to be on Sunday. No matter what the scenario, it makes sense to keep him in the protocol. Allen and Barkley couldn't be more opposite in terms of how they play, so why not keep Tennessee guessing. I wouldn't expect to know for sure until Saturday at 4PM. If Webb hasn't been promoted from the PS, then Allen is fine. However, I would even say there's a chance that if the Bills plan to play Allen Sunday, they still promote Webb on Saturday. Why not keep the Titans guessing? it would probably be tricky to determine who to send down, but I think this could be a spot where you see one of our 10 OL go bye bye. Of course the Bills know who is starting but I think the advantage for us vs Titans not knowing is overrated. Regardless of how different they, the offense will still be the same Edited October 3, 2019 by nucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Lurker said: No. All we know is that Josh did some throwing drills. We have no way of knowing what happened after the media were ushered out. I'm just basing my view on how things have gone down in the past with guys who didn't practice (i.e., go through game plan installation) in the past. The risk of the independent doc not clearing Josh is hard to judge. But McD's track record favors a conservative, risk-adverse approach to player usage and it just seems like the Titan's game is a do-or-die instance where Josh has to start... When Joe Flacco got his head smashed in by the Legend of Kiko he was in concussion protocol practiced, like what Josh is doing and then was cleared 5 days later. It happened on the Thursday night game they then practiced during the week and then cleared him from protocol the following Wednesday. McD is keeping it close to the chest and isn’t letting it be known what’s going on exactly, smartly I might add. Edited October 3, 2019 by Wayne Cubed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Can anyone confirm if the decision on in or out of protocol is the team, the league, or independent? I thought it was independent neurologist e v a l and based on symptoms and cognitive tests compared to baseline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnycage46 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, nucci said: Of course the Bills know who is starting but I think the advantage for us vs Titans not knowing is overrated. Regardless of how different they, the offense will still be the same I think to an extent...but for instance, with Allen at QB the D may try to replicate what the Pats were doing...or practice a game plan with a spy. Whereas with Barkley there is no need for a spy and the blitz vs. not blitz approach may change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 10 minutes ago, BillsFanSD said: This is what makes me suspect that Allen wasn't really concussed. He clearly got knocked out, which automatically puts in the protocol and made him ineligible to return to the game. But losing consciousness doesn't automatically mean he suffered a concussion. He certainly didn't look like a guy who was concussed once he came to. I think it's very likely that he's good to go this weekend. Someone might need to correct me, but if you receive enough trauma to the brain to knock you out, that is always going to be a concussion. You can get a concussion without getting knocked out, but getting knocked out will always be a concussion."A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. Rapid movement causes brain tissue to change shape, which can stretch and damage brain cells. This damage also causes chemical and metabolic changes within the brain cells..." Loss of consciousness:"Your brain has three big parts. There’s the left hemisphere, the right hemisphere, and the brainstem at the bottom. You can lose consciousness if both hemispheres are turned off at once — though if only one is affected, the other can pick up some of the slack. You can also lose consciousness if part of the brainstem is knocked offline." Seems to me like having your brain hemispheres shut down is a direct result from "Rapid movement caus[ing] brain tissue to change shape". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 10 minutes ago, Lurker said: No. All we know is that Josh did some throwing drills. We have no way of knowing what happened after the media were ushered out. I'm just basing my view on how things have gone down in the past with guys who didn't practice (i.e., go through game plan installation). The risk of the independent doc not clearing Josh is hard to judge. But McD's track record favors a conservative, risk-adverse approach to player usage and it just seems like the Titan's game is not a do-or-die instance where Josh has to start... The report this morning was he was the first quarterback taking snaps and going through plays as Barkley stood with hands in pockets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Just now, Johnnycage46 said: I think to an extent...but for instance, with Allen at QB the D may try to replicate what the Pats were doing...or practice a game plan with a spy. Whereas with Barkley there is no need for a spy and the blitz vs. not blitz approach may change. right but nothing so dramatic where it changes the entire game plan. The Bills are still going to run the same offense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Just now, Wayne Cubed said: When Joe Flacco got his head smashed in by the Legend of Kiko he was in concussion protocol practiced, like what Josh is doing and then was cleared 5 days later. It happened on the Thursday night game they then practiced during the week and then cleared him from protocol the following Wednesday. The timing's a little different timing on Flacco. If he got cleared the following Wednesday, it means he got to go through both days of game plan installation. We don't know for sure if that has been the case with Josh, however. Only that he tossed the ball and jumped around a lot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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