NFL: NFL will now impose fines, loss of draft picks for concussion protocol violations

[Filthy Dangles]

http://www.sbnation.com/2016/7/25/1...raft-picks-for-concussion-protocol-violations

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[Blackhawkswincup]

I am not against it as we have seen some foolish stuff in years (Like when Eagles sent that LB back out there that was clearly concussed ,, I believe it was a LB when Reid was coach)

But there does need to be some blame put on players though as often they will hide symptoms and have admitted to lying and cheating test to get back on field

Blame for issue isn't 100% on NFL/Coaches as media likes to portray it

 

[What the Faulk]

This protocol isn't mean to address the borderline cases where a player can cheat a test. This is designed to stop the instances where tests weren't even given to begin with.

 

[KaylaJ]

The Philly LB you're thinking of is Stewart Bradley

It'll be interesting to see it actually used. I mean it seems like every season we hear how new protocols will be in place, but someone always slips through the obv crack. I mean that Keenum case was basically missed by everyone involved.

 

[Voight]

Great idea, but I'm surprised they are doing this given that CTE is made up and concussions are nothing to worry about.

 

[Bonzai12]

Well played

 

[Gene Parmesan]

I am not against it as we have seen some foolish stuff in years (Like when Eagles sent that LB back out there that was clearly concussed ,, I believe it was a LB when Reid was coach)

But there does need to be some blame put on players though as often they will hide symptoms and have admitted to lying and cheating test to get back on field

Blame for issue isn't 100% on NFL/Coaches as media likes to portray it

Its not about that. Its about Case Keenum last year. Its about Russell Wilson in the 2015 NFC championship game. He doesn't remember playing in the 2nd half and OT.

 

[Bonzai12]

Its not about that. Its about Case Keenum last year. Its about Russell Wilson in the 2015 NFC championship game. He doesn't remember playing in the 2nd half and OT.

Notice the penalties are imposed retroactively. Keenum and Wilson will stay play in those instances. The league will just take politically correct action after-the-fact.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Notice the penalties are imposed retroactively. Keenum and Wilson will stay play in those instances. The league will just take politically correct action after-the-fact.

I know but maybe it'll make a team think twice before sending players back in when they are clearly dazed. Keenum was so perplexing since the game had zero meaning.

 

[AZPenguins]

Notice the penalties are imposed retroactively. Keenum and Wilson will stay play in those instances. The league will just take politically correct action after-the-fact.

Even if it is after the fact the NFL can then say ask the team/player why he was back in there.