12-23-2016, 08:44 PM
(12-23-2016, 05:30 PM)Bengal Dude Wrote: According to the beat writers, the independent doctor called a 2nd one because he was amazed that Burfict passed the test. He essentially got a 2nd opinion in the locker room and was cleared.
They also reported Dennard's shoulder injury was a separation and a dislocation, but those are two distinctly different injuries. Hobson reported Eifert's injury was just a sprain.
I would believe that report if the specialist told the writers that information, but without Burfict's consent the specialist wouldn't divulge that info. I also might believe that report if the writer observed the specialist consult with the other specialist. Highly doubtful since the specialist would most likely make that call from the treatment area where they aren't going to allow the media to observe the exam. If that information came from a team official, I don't believe it. WTH is the other specialist going to know over the phone without even examining Burfict? And if an independent neurological specialist needs to consult another specialist for a concussion the NFL hired the wrong damn specialist.
