Brown out for Sunday

[StLucieBengal]

(01-16-2016, 01:17 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: So that's a "no."  I don't know the specifics about your example, but I've seen players show obvious signs of a concussion while watching from home who were allowed to play in the same game.  That includes Bengal players.  Criticizing the NFL for its lack of consistency is a valid complaint.  Calling the concussion protocol "worthless" is lazy and uninformed.  So I'll educate you . . .



The return to play protocol after a concussion was developed by neurologists who are experts in their field concerning concussions.  The consensus recommendations come from the 3rd International Conference On Concussion in Sports.  I'll give you the link even though I know you won't bother to read it, but maybe someone else might be interested or have kids involved in sports who might use the information.

http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/43/Suppl_1/i76.full.pdf

I just think the concussion protocol is there to protect the league and players association from future litigation. Has zero to do with protecting players.

The players should be able to decide whether they play or are out. If they want to be out they can claim concussion concerns after being examined by the blue hat. But the decision should be on the player himself with all the info from the independent docs.

I don't have a problem with the steelers skirting the protocol. I think it should not be able to hold a player out.