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[QUOTE="Cuseregular, post: 1958490, member: 185"]
There is a tremendous amount of nuance to the concussion issue, starting with whether (to use some older criteria) if it's grade 1, grade 2 or grade 3.  This last injury and one was clearly the least serious and likely grade one based in part on the fact it was indirect head trauma and more whiplash related.  The more severe concussions are usually the ones where they'll stick to the 3 strikes you're out.

The fact that he was immediately on the sideline post injury was a good sign in many respects that again makes it likely this one ended up being his most mild of the 3 we know about.  So he may play again.  So much depends on how he tests post injury with the neurological testing done.

It's not hard settled science as mentioned as some of the later studies suggest it may not actually be the concussions we need to worry about as much but rather the repetitive head hits on every play that may be the biggest concern for problems down the road.  Kind of like with boxers.

Complicated stuff no doubt.  Some will error on the side of saying it's time to end the career to be hyper cautious and I understand that reaction since as I've mentioned there's no hard and fast rules to this area of injury, while the young will understandably want to throw caution to the wind and keep on playing regardless.

I know I have had at least 3 concussions myself from my playing days but I'm pleased to find myself typing this to you with no signs at age 53 of major concerns, but how I'll be at 63 is a worry and I'll find out and will hope I'm still typing on this board.
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