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  • On the conspiracy side, anything is possible I guess......but it should be pointed out that concussion protocol isnt something that is managed by the teams or their medical staffs.....once a player has symptoms, it is turned over to an independent doctor to manage, so the teams cant cheat(basically)....meaning the NFL has taken the decision making process away from the players and the teams....

    So.....really.....Pettine cant "create" a concussion in order to sit Johnny......(but, if he wanted to, he could create a sprain or strain).....and the only reason Johnny is in protocol is because HE came into work and reported he had symptoms(which automatically puts him in).....so, I think we can assume this isnt some fake thing created by the coaches to punish our boy....(though Johnny could create the situation, if he was so inclined).....(dont think either did, really)

    Interesting stats for 2015......Cleveland Browns lead the league in games missed due to concussion.....and are 4th in games missed due to injury.....

    So.....saying all teams have injuries is true.....but all teams dont lead the league.....as a comparison, we have missed 162 man games compared to Cinnci at 74, Denver at 80 or Carolina at 100 man games......(big difference)

  • The timing of this is more fishy than an $2 hookers vagina who's working a double shift at a used car sales convention

    @jcam222 said:

    The timing of this is more fishy than an $2 hookers vagina who's working a double shift at a used car sales convention

    Just ruined my breakfast.

  • @tour2ma said:

    Problem is that the differences are not "slight" when JM is in the mix.

    Tell you what, call me when the rest of the team blocks tackles and runs the ball.

    Even your boy Hoyer looked OK on the occasions they did that. At least once in awhile.

    WSS

    @westside-steve said:

    Tell you what, call me when the rest of the team blocks tackles and runs the ball.

    Even your boy Hoyer looked OK on the occasions they did that. At least once in awhile.

    Again with the argument shift?

    My boy, along with McC and Davis, look like NFL QBs. It's easy to see... not slight.

  • Another "get the season over" like last season. The pressure is on and Manziel wants NOOOO part of a steeler team in desperation mode. He'd rather sit this one out. " yeah doc....... i still feel a little dizzy some times...

  • On the conspiracy side, anything is possible I guess......but it should be pointed out that concussion protocol isnt something that is managed by the teams or their medical staffs.....once a player has symptoms, it is turned over to an independent doctor to manage, so the teams cant cheat(basically)....meaning the NFL has taken the decision making process away from the players and the teams....

    So.....really.....Pettine cant "create" a concussion in order to sit Johnny......(but, if he wanted to, he could create a sprain or strain).....and the only reason Johnny is in protocol is because HE came into work and reported he had symptoms(which automatically puts him in).....so, I think we can assume this isnt some fake thing created by the coaches to punish our boy....(though Johnny could create the situation, if he was so inclined).....(dont think either did, really)

    Interesting stats for 2015......Cleveland Browns lead the league in games missed due to concussion.....and are 4th in games missed due to injury.....

    So.....saying all teams have injuries is true.....but all teams dont lead the league.....as a comparison, we have missed 162 man games compared to Cinnci at 74, Denver at 80 or Carolina at 100 man games......(big difference)

    @mudfly said:

    On the conspiracy side, anything is possible I guess......but it should be pointed out that concussion protocol isnt something that is managed by the teams or their medical staffs.....once a player has symptoms, it is turned over to an independent doctor to manage, so the teams cant cheat(basically)....meaning the NFL has taken the decision making process away from the players and the teams....

    So.....really.....Pettine cant "create" a concussion in order to sit Johnny......(but, if he wanted to, he could create a sprain or strain).....and the only reason Johnny is in protocol is because HE came into work and reported he had symptoms(which automatically puts him in).....so, I think we can assume this isnt some fake thing created by the coaches to punish our boy....(though Johnny could create the situation, if he was so inclined).....(dont think either did, really)

    Interesting stats for 2015......Cleveland Browns lead the league in games missed due to concussion.....and are 4th in games missed due to injury.....

    So.....saying all teams have injuries is true.....but all teams dont lead the league.....as a comparison, we have missed 162 man games compared to Cinnci at 74, Denver at 80 or Carolina at 100 man games......(big difference)

    I can't imagine it would be easier to fake a sprain than a concussion.

    WSS

  • @tour2ma said:

    Problem is that the differences are not "slight" when JM is in the mix.

    Tell you what, call me when the rest of the team blocks tackles and runs the ball.

    Even your boy Hoyer looked OK on the occasions they did that. At least once in awhile.

    WSS

    @westside-steve said:

    Tell you what, call me when the rest of the team blocks tackles and runs the ball.

    Pretty sure all those things happened last week.....

    Strong running game?.....check........Big Defensive stops?......check......No dropped passes?.......check.....Solid O line play?.....check........Solid QB play?.......nope

  • You dont have to fake it cause you dont have to prove it.......

    Just say he's got an injury and thats all it takes.....who's gonna check?

    But say you have a concussion?.....THEN the league and other doctors get involved.....

    Its really that simple....

  • Doesn't sound simple at all and I guess I don't understand your point. Seems to me the team Dr could find evidence of a sprain. Seems like the same Dr could ask a few questions or even pull out a flashlight and check the eyes.

    I guess if anybody didn't want a player to play you can tell the team Dr you were a little worried since his speech seemed a little slurred. Could you check that out, doc?

    That seems easier to me than the coach telling the doctor this guy's got a pulled muscle and the player saying I feel fine.

    But most importantly, what are we arguing about? 😉

    WSS

  • I remember very specifically when I believe the concussion happened. A defender hit Manziel from the side and their helmets banged together very hard. On the replay, I remember thinking how lucky Manziel was that he wasn't concussed. I'm willing to bet that's when it occurred.

  • Doesn't sound simple at all and I guess I don't understand your point. Seems to me the team Dr could find evidence of a sprain. Seems like the same Dr could ask a few questions or even pull out a flashlight and check the eyes.

    I guess if anybody didn't want a player to play you can tell the team Dr you were a little worried since his speech seemed a little slurred. Could you check that out, doc?

    That seems easier to me than the coach telling the doctor this guy's got a pulled muscle and the player saying I feel fine.

    But most importantly, what are we arguing about? 😉

    WSS

    @westside-steve said:

    Doesn't sound simple at all and I guess I don't understand your point. Seems to me the team Dr could find evidence of a sprain. Seems like the same Dr could ask a few questions or even pull out a flashlight and check the eyes.

    I guess if anybody didn't want a player to play you can tell the team Dr you were a little worried since his speech seemed a little slurred. Could you check that out, doc?

    That seems easier to me than the coach telling the doctor this guy's got a pulled muscle and the player saying I feel fine.

    But most importantly, what are we arguing about? 😉

    WSS

    I didnt know we were arguing......

    I just posted the protocol, cause people were implying there might be a conspiracy here and protocol would pretty much eliminate that possibility....

    And then you questioned it.....so, Id ask YOU what your argument is...

    Look....team doctors work for the team, so you can probably get them to do or say whatever.....and they aren;t gonna check a player unless they are asked to....

    But.....with concussions....team doctors have no say and are NOT involved....thats my point....you cant FAKE a concussion, unless it's the player trying to fool the league doctors.....

    But you DEFINITELY can fake sprains and strains....just say your hamstring is tight or hurts....and KABLAMMO!!!,...instant injury that no one is gonna check....

  • @westside-steve said:

    Tell you what, call me when the rest of the team blocks tackles and runs the ball.

    Even your boy Hoyer looked OK on the occasions they did that. At least once in awhile.

    Again with the argument shift?

    My boy, along with McC and Davis, look like NFL QBs. It's easy to see... not slight.

    @tour2ma said:

    Again with the argument shift?

    My boy, along with McC and Davis, look like NFL QBs. It's easy to see... not slight.

    No argument shift whatsoever.

    A hot dog quarterback can't make a shitty team a winner. But a great team can make a shitty quarterback a star. And speaking of who looks like what does Mike Pettine look like an NFL head coach to you?

    WSS

  • For the record I'd say he [coach] does not but I'd be willing to give him another year to see if continuity and experience can improve upon that.

    WSS

  • @westside-steve said:

    Tell you what, call me when the rest of the team blocks tackles and runs the ball.

    Pretty sure all those things happened last week.....

    Strong running game?.....check........Big Defensive stops?......check......No dropped passes?.......check.....Solid O line play?.....check........Solid QB play?.......nope

    @mudfly said:

    Pretty sure all those things happened last week.....

    Strong running game?.....check........Big Defensive stops?......check......No dropped passes?.......check.....Solid O line play?.....check........Solid QB play?.......nope

    And yes he had a bad game. No doubt. Wasn't throwing the ball well. Did add 100 yards to the rushing game.

    I'm not making excuses for a bad performance, just saying that people have bad performances. You learn by playing.

    On the other hand threw for a shitload of yards against the Pittsburgh squealers.

    WSS

  • @westside-steve said:

    Here's how my mind has changed for what it's worth. When we drafted Johnny I expected great things. I was disappointed when the first season didn't deliver great things and I worried that he might not be able to play in the NFL. This season I have changed my mind and believe that he can play and play well with the proper support.

    I don't know how much evidence we'll be able to glean from the next two games with terrible defensive backs, no starting guards, which I believe are imperative to success, and with the likes of Dwayne Bowe and Terrelle Pryor to throw to.

    Hopefully Mike Pettine prove me wrong and Johnny proves the haters wrong and next season is a pleasant surprise.

    WSS

    fucking trent dilfer won a superbowl with the proper support, so anything is possible that is if we get the support we need...

    @browns52 said:

    fucking trent dilfer won a superbowl with the proper support, so anything is possible that is if we get the support we need...

    in spite of Dilfer's shortcomings he could see above the line and had an NFL caliber arm.

  • @texasag1969 said:

    But on the field and in practice/preparation all his teammates and coaches are pleased with the changes and leadership in the huddle.

    Ag,

    That is strictly a comparative statement to the 2014 JM you want Mud revise as they are "the initial things he brought last year".

    You can't have it both ways.

    @tour2ma said:

    Ag,

    That is strictly a comparative statement to the 2014 JM you want Mud revise as they are "the initial things he brought last year".

    You can't have it both ways.

    Check. Just a little misread on my part then.

  • On the conspiracy side, anything is possible I guess......but it should be pointed out that concussion protocol isnt something that is managed by the teams or their medical staffs.....once a player has symptoms, it is turned over to an independent doctor to manage, so the teams cant cheat(basically)....meaning the NFL has taken the decision making process away from the players and the teams....

    So.....really.....Pettine cant "create" a concussion in order to sit Johnny......(but, if he wanted to, he could create a sprain or strain).....and the only reason Johnny is in protocol is because HE came into work and reported he had symptoms(which automatically puts him in).....so, I think we can assume this isnt some fake thing created by the coaches to punish our boy....(though Johnny could create the situation, if he was so inclined).....(dont think either did, really)

    Interesting stats for 2015......Cleveland Browns lead the league in games missed due to concussion.....and are 4th in games missed due to injury.....

    So.....saying all teams have injuries is true.....but all teams dont lead the league.....as a comparison, we have missed 162 man games compared to Cinnci at 74, Denver at 80 or Carolina at 100 man games......(big difference)

    @mudfly said:

    On the conspiracy side, anything is possible I guess......but it should be pointed out that concussion protocol isnt something that is managed by the teams or their medical staffs.....once a player has symptoms, it is turned over to an independent doctor to manage, so the teams cant cheat(basically)....meaning the NFL has taken the decision making process away from the players and the teams....

    So.....really.....Pettine cant "create" a concussion in order to sit Johnny......(but, if he wanted to, he could create a sprain or strain).....and the only reason Johnny is in protocol is because HE came into work and reported he had symptoms(which automatically puts him in).....so, I think we can assume this isnt some fake thing created by the coaches to punish our boy....(though Johnny could create the situation, if he was so inclined).....(dont think either did, really)

    Interesting stats for 2015......Cleveland Browns lead the league in games missed due to concussion.....and are 4th in games missed due to injury.....

    So.....saying all teams have injuries is true.....but all teams dont lead the league.....as a comparison, we have missed 162 man games compared to Cinnci at 74, Denver at 80 or Carolina at 100 man games......(big difference)

    My question is this: How can guys come in on Wednesday and say they have a concussion? I mean, a blow to the head is a blow to the head....why would it take so long to diagnose?

    And....have the plays where these concussions occurred been identified?

  • @mudfly said:

    On the conspiracy side, anything is possible I guess......but it should be pointed out that concussion protocol isnt something that is managed by the teams or their medical staffs.....once a player has symptoms, it is turned over to an independent doctor to manage, so the teams cant cheat(basically)....meaning the NFL has taken the decision making process away from the players and the teams....

    So.....really.....Pettine cant "create" a concussion in order to sit Johnny......(but, if he wanted to, he could create a sprain or strain).....and the only reason Johnny is in protocol is because HE came into work and reported he had symptoms(which automatically puts him in).....so, I think we can assume this isnt some fake thing created by the coaches to punish our boy....(though Johnny could create the situation, if he was so inclined).....(dont think either did, really)

    Interesting stats for 2015......Cleveland Browns lead the league in games missed due to concussion.....and are 4th in games missed due to injury.....

    So.....saying all teams have injuries is true.....but all teams dont lead the league.....as a comparison, we have missed 162 man games compared to Cinnci at 74, Denver at 80 or Carolina at 100 man games......(big difference)

    My question is this: How can guys come in on Wednesday and say they have a concussion? I mean, a blow to the head is a blow to the head....why would it take so long to diagnose?

    And....have the plays where these concussions occurred been identified?

    @the-gipper said:

    My question is this:

    1) How can guys come in on Wednesday and say they have a concussion?

    2) I mean, a blow to the head is a blow to the head....why would it take so long to diagnose?

    3) And....have the plays where these concussions occurred been identified?

    1) I would guess that they just walk in and report that their head hurts or they are having symptoms....

    2) During a game, if a player receives a mjor blow to the head, there are league spotters who have the authority to conduct a sideline check....this happens often.....but not always........Sometimes a player feels fine and no one notices the hit, so it goes undiagnosed, unless the player says something.....

    3) I have no clue...but doubt that its a critical thing to know....if he has a concussion, he has a concussion.....and thats all that really matters, right?>...

  • @the-gipper said:

    My question is this:

    1) How can guys come in on Wednesday and say they have a concussion?

    2) I mean, a blow to the head is a blow to the head....why would it take so long to diagnose?

    3) And....have the plays where these concussions occurred been identified?

    1) I would guess that they just walk in and report that their head hurts or they are having symptoms....

    2) During a game, if a player receives a mjor blow to the head, there are league spotters who have the authority to conduct a sideline check....this happens often.....but not always........Sometimes a player feels fine and no one notices the hit, so it goes undiagnosed, unless the player says something.....

    3) I have no clue...but doubt that its a critical thing to know....if he has a concussion, he has a concussion.....and thats all that really matters, right?>...

    @mudfly said:

    1) I would guess that they just walk in and report that their head hurts or they are having symptoms....

    2) During a game, if a player receives a mjor blow to the head, there are league spotters who have the authority to conduct a sideline check....this happens often.....but not always........Sometimes a player feels fine and no one notices the hit, so it goes undiagnosed, unless the player says something.....

    3) I have no clue...but doubt that its a critical thing to know....if he has a concussion, he has a concussion.....and thats all that really matters, right?>...

    Well, on the last point, it just seems that Johnny did fine....sort of...in the latter part of the game. Nothing affected him there.

    And what is the issue about saying right now that he is out for Sunday.

    Wouldn't it be better to wait and see. There are still 3 days between now and then. How cant they tell right now that he wouldn't be capable of playing Sunday?

  • @mudfly said:

    1) I would guess that they just walk in and report that their head hurts or they are having symptoms....

    2) During a game, if a player receives a mjor blow to the head, there are league spotters who have the authority to conduct a sideline check....this happens often.....but not always........Sometimes a player feels fine and no one notices the hit, so it goes undiagnosed, unless the player says something.....

    3) I have no clue...but doubt that its a critical thing to know....if he has a concussion, he has a concussion.....and thats all that really matters, right?>...

    Well, on the last point, it just seems that Johnny did fine....sort of...in the latter part of the game. Nothing affected him there.

    And what is the issue about saying right now that he is out for Sunday.

    Wouldn't it be better to wait and see. There are still 3 days between now and then. How cant they tell right now that he wouldn't be capable of playing Sunday?

    @the-gipper said:

    And what is the issue about saying right now that he is out for Sunday..........Wouldn't it be better to wait and see. ........... How cant they tell right now that he wouldn't be capable of playing Sunday?

    I think it just boils down to practicing for the game.....and if Johnny cant practice, then he wont be prepared......

    Maybe, if he recovers today or something, they could get him some reps....otherwise im guessing they'd rather just go with the guy who practiced all week.....

  • @mudfly said:

    On the conspiracy side, anything is possible I guess......but it should be pointed out that concussion protocol isnt something that is managed by the teams or their medical staffs.....once a player has symptoms, it is turned over to an independent doctor to manage, so the teams cant cheat(basically)....meaning the NFL has taken the decision making process away from the players and the teams....

    So.....really.....Pettine cant "create" a concussion in order to sit Johnny......(but, if he wanted to, he could create a sprain or strain).....and the only reason Johnny is in protocol is because HE came into work and reported he had symptoms(which automatically puts him in).....so, I think we can assume this isnt some fake thing created by the coaches to punish our boy....(though Johnny could create the situation, if he was so inclined).....(dont think either did, really)

    Interesting stats for 2015......Cleveland Browns lead the league in games missed due to concussion.....and are 4th in games missed due to injury.....

    So.....saying all teams have injuries is true.....but all teams dont lead the league.....as a comparison, we have missed 162 man games compared to Cinnci at 74, Denver at 80 or Carolina at 100 man games......(big difference)

    My question is this: How can guys come in on Wednesday and say they have a concussion? I mean, a blow to the head is a blow to the head....why would it take so long to diagnose?

    And....have the plays where these concussions occurred been identified?

    @the-gipper said:

    My question is this: How can guys come in on Wednesday and say they have a concussion? I mean, a blow to the head is a blow to the head....why would it take so long to diagnose?

    And....have the plays where these concussions occurred been identified?

    Adrenalin can play a role the day of the injury. I've seen NFL players pop up after a big hit and shake their head and continue to play. The "head shake" should be an unmissable red flag, yet it does not seem to be.

    As for the diagnosis "delay"... Some symptoms can be delayed for days. My money here is on light sensitivity showing up.

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/concussion/basics/symptoms/con-20019272