Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) This was from an article from the Athletic, (need to be a subscriber) Putting this into context, this happened early 2nd quarter right after the Chiefs scored their first TD so score 9-7 Bills. Was in an article chronicling his final game of season. After some brief throws on the sideline, Allen grabbed a packet of smelling salts and took a deep inhale at 7:21. He quickly shook his head back and forth three times and then waited to take the field. My question is does this happen every time he goes onto the field. Did this mean he was actually knocked a bit woozy last possession. Sounds like something common place 30 years ago, in today's NFL would think the league would question the need for or is this a typical practice everyone in the league does?? Edited January 26, 2021 by Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said: This was from an article from the Athletic, (need to be a subscriber) Putting this into context, this happened early 2nd quarter right after the Chiefs scored their first TD so score 9-7 Bills After some brief throws on the sideline, Allen grabbed a packet of smelling salts and took a deep inhale at 7:21. He quickly shook his head back and forth three times and then waited to take the field. My question is does this happen every time he goes onto the field. Did this mean he was actually knocked a bit woozy last possession. Sounds like something common place 30 years ago, in today's NFL would think the league would question the need for or is this a typical practice everyone in the league does?? I've caught him doing it several times on camera before heading back onto the field. I think a lot of players are using it as a "tool" these days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKBillFan Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 The game is a bit of a blur now - did Josh get hit during the previous possession? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17islongenough Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Peyton Manning used these all the time. Not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said: This was from an article from the Athletic, (need to be a subscriber) Putting this into context, this happened early 2nd quarter right after the Chiefs scored their first TD so score 9-7 Bills After some brief throws on the sideline, Allen grabbed a packet of smelling salts and took a deep inhale at 7:21. He quickly shook his head back and forth three times and then waited to take the field. My question is does this happen every time he goes onto the field. Did this mean he was actually knocked a bit woozy last possession. Sounds like something common place 30 years ago, in today's NFL would think the league would question the need for or is this a typical practice everyone in the league does?? Usage is pretty common on every NFL sideline. Trying to remember whose Mic'ed Up mentioned it a couple times. Maybe Hydes from this year? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 When i was kid i remember my grandfather and my uncle used to carry around little bottles of smelling salts in their pockets. Never thought much of it... It was strong and would knock me awake when i took a whiff. They were not NFL QB's so i really don't know why they needed them? I just figured it was an old person thing, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillies Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Lot of players do it. Just a jolt to get your eyes wide open and focus on the task at hand. 100% awake and ready to go. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Common practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 He does it all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Ballin Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 I always hit the smelling salts on sidelines when I played. I see Aaron Rodgers, Ben and actually a good amount of other QBs do it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Horseradish works better, providing it's the 'good stuff'. 😁 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 I do this every morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Horseradish works better, providing it's the 'good stuff'. 😁 I have heard that. I played with a safety that would take a little bit and boom up the nose. I never tried it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 8 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Horseradish works better, providing it's the 'good stuff'. 😁 Wasabi too. When I worked over night shift I used to eat Wasabi peas to keep me awake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Hockey players do it all the time at the start of the game and sometimes after long stoppages. It just clears your head and gets you to refocus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 It's quite common in the NHL for many players to do this while sitting on the bench, getting ready for the game to start. You see it all the time. They are often passing the smelling salts around for sniffing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 7 minutes ago, Limeaid said: Wasabi too. When I worked over night shift I used to eat Wasabi peas to keep me awake. Wasabi is Japanese horseradish......and is usually green. If you like Japanese food, you know the taste. I have had the peas, and yes, they will 'Kick you up a notch" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 I think I need to get some smelling salts. Might help me focus on my work instead of diverting to TBD several times a day. 1 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTruster Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 7 minutes ago, msw2112 said: I think I need to get some smelling salts. Might help me focus on my work instead of diverting to TBD several times a day. exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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