ATLSlobberKnockers Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 So is there any confirmation that Freeman had a concussion, or just being put on the protocal asa precaution, and/or to determine if he suffered one. I have passed out in HS practices in this Georgia heat, and this is the hottest year I can remember(mostly due to the constant humidity). Anyway, when teh body temperature rises due to dehydration, confusion, fainting,and eventually hallucinations occur. Obviously they are going to bring in anyone showing signs of confusion. So what are the chances that this is a heat/dehydration issue and less of a concussion issue. Or is my thinking the original thought and then a diagnostic tool confirmed a concussion. I am more concerned about concussions than anything else. I am leaning to the idea of forced retirement/ with a severance by the NFL, in a retirement program for concussion related retirements.I'm not sure when someone should be forced to retire from brain damage but obviously a simple formula of severity and frequency(how many and how far apart. Even minor concussions, such as those caused by explosions on the battlefield from mortars in close proximity, or artillery from moderate distance cause a repeated concussion disorder. These repeated "minor" concussions caused by the concussion of the explosion itself, which also effects all soft tissue in the body, never allow the brain to heal, and can cause a myriad of brain disorders, many of which no doubt have not been researched enough to be named. Anyway, I am getting out there again, i have had a couple bad concussions that caused me to have epilepsy myself. I don't wish concussion disorders on anyone, and I hope Free is o.k., and if he feels he needs to he needs to hang the cleats up. Sad thing is that being a 4th round pick he has made like $425,000 each year he's been here, and now that he earned the one big contract running backs earn in their short career Eventually science will create a more protective fake cerebro-spinal-fluid, that can be injected into the cranium. It will take a leap in technology for it not to cause meningitis, and be rejected by the body but the reaso I bring it up is that helmets will never prevent all concussions since they cover the skull, and most concussions, especially with football related injuries, are caused by the brain hitting the skull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbloodz Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Free could have been light headed, dizzy,confused all symptoms of a concussion but also a heat related issue too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caponine Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Concussions are no joke this is his second. The consequences far outweigh the good , early alzheimers , cte , permanent brain damage , permanent memory loss, and more question: do athletes with serious brain issues become suicidal ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK Manley Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Once Freeman no longer shows symptoms, he will no longer be under concussion protocol. It's possible that he didn't suffer a concussion, and then would be cleared soon after. Though the team doesn't have to tell us when he's no longer in the protocol, so we may possibly not know if he has a concussion or if they're just holding him out of preseason as a precaution. As for forced retirement due to concussions, that basically already exists in the form of medical clearance. If you can be medically cleared to return to the field, it is your choice whether or not to continue playing. If not, the choice is made for you, such as with guys like Jahvid Best and likely Michael Oher who can't get clearance to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caponine Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/news/126985/devonta-freeman-protocol.php not sure if this is accurate or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYNE Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I haven't heard that they have said definitively what happened with Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK Manley Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 He is in the protocol, but at a minimum, that could mean he just initially showed symptoms. If he remains in the protocol, then he has a concussion and is still showing symptoms. Like I said, unless the team offers further updates, we won't know if he's still in the protocol or if it's just precautionary. Being ruled out this early leads me to believe it is probably a concussion, but you never know with preseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Falcon Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I think his symptoms are heat related, but they're resembling a concussion so they put him in the "concussion protocol". Cause I believe there isn't a "heat protocol". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papachaz Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 1 hour ago, caponine said: https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/news/126985/devonta-freeman-protocol.php not sure if this is accurate or not well this is the absolute first instance of a head injury being reported in any shape form or fashion. I would much rather it be heat related than a head injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Dog THA GAWD Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 He's in the "already got my money" protocol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewman Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 31 minutes ago, Flying Falcon said: I think his symptoms are heat related, but they're resembling a concussion so they put him in the "concussion protocol". Cause I believe there isn't a "heat protocol". This. He may have gotten dinged too, but everything I've heard makes it sound questionable at best, and they're just playing it safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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