Arkridge Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) Edited November 13, 2017 by Arkridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerFalcon8710 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Shut it down for the season ala Luke 59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkridge Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 This sounds like it could get pretty bad. Could Freeman be shut down for the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4LoveoftheGame Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Devonta Freeman unlikely to play Week 11 ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Devonta Freeman (concussion) is unlikely to play Week 11 against the Seahawks. Freeman suffered his second concussion of the season on Sunday, so the Falcons are going to take it slow with their star running back. Even so, Schefter does not expect Freeman to miss multiple games. Tevin Coleman ran for 83 yards and a score with Freeman sidelined against the Cowboys. Even in a tough matchup in Seattle, Coleman will be a borderline RB1 if Freeman sits. Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter Nov 13 - 11:18 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caponine Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 4 minutes ago, 4LoveoftheGame said: Devonta Freeman unlikely to play Week 11 ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Devonta Freeman (concussion) is unlikely to play Week 11 against the Seahawks. Freeman suffered his second concussion of the season on Sunday, so the Falcons are going to take it slow with their star running back. Even so, Schefter does not expect Freeman to miss multiple games. Tevin Coleman ran for 83 yards and a score with Freeman sidelined against the Cowboys. Even in a tough matchup in Seattle, Coleman will be a borderline RB1 if Freeman sits. Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter Nov 13 - 11:18 AM false , Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter While it's unlikely Falcons RB Devonta Freeman will play Monday night at Seattle due to his second concussion of the season, it also would not be surprising to see it turn into a multi-game absence, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 No need to rush him back, call up Hill and roll with Teco/Ward/Hill for a few weeks until Free is good. That hit still pisses me off, the league talks about player safety and allows egregious helmet to helmet hits like that. I applaud the referee crew for quickly stepping in when they saw Free was out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMF Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I hate to hear this news about Freeman and hope he has a speedy recovery. But this forces Sark to be more creative with his play calling instead of trying to run up the middle all the time with Freeman, he has to involve other playmakers in his play calling. Even the pro Dallas announcers noticed the difference in play calling after Freeman left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4LoveoftheGame Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 15 minutes ago, caponine said: false , Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter While it's unlikely Falcons RB Devonta Freeman will play Monday night at Seattle due to his second concussion of the season, it also would not be surprising to see it turn into a multi-game absence, either. I believe he thinks it could go either way at this time. I would imagine it may also depend on how much the Falcons need him. If our Falcons seem to be doing good without him they will let him sit long just to play it safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Brian Finneran on 680-the-fan said this morning he thinks Freeman should be out for remainder of year as he had concussion in pre-season, likely had a concussion last week even though it was not diagnosed and now he just had one which would basically be three concussions in one season. This is why you get your money when you can as a player. Hope Free isn't out for year, but if he needs to be - then I hope he is. Gotta protect your brain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalriseup Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 id rather let him take the time he needs to get better. this may give a chance for hill to play with the 1s and we can see if hes worth keeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 9 minutes ago, g-dawg said: Brian Finneran on 680-the-fan said this morning he thinks Freeman should be out for remainder of year as he had concussion in pre-season, likely had a concussion last week even though it was not diagnosed and now he just had one which would basically be three concussions in one season. This is why you get your money when you can as a player. Hope Free isn't out for year, but if he needs to be - then I hope he is. Gotta protect your brain! It’s also why as a franchise, you usually don’t give fat contracts to rbs. Tough position. Has a short shelf life. Hopefully, this is something Free can can overcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 1 hour ago, MSalmon said: It’s also why as a franchise, you usually don’t give fat contracts to rbs. Tough position. Has a short shelf life. Hopefully, this is something Free can can overcome. Concussions arent exclusive to running backs though. That's something that can happen to anyone regardless of position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSalmon Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 1 minute ago, FentayeJones said: Concussions arent exclusive to running backs tough. That's something that can happen to anyone regardless of position. Check the shelf life of rbs. We overpaid, regardless. He’s a rbbc guy. But, regardless, I wish him a speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caponine Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 4 minutes ago, FentayeJones said: Concussions arent exclusive to running backs tough. That's something that can happen to anyone regardless of position. but for him and the way he runs. Comcussions are bound to happen. Has to change the way he runs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordr Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 30 minutes ago, 4LoveoftheGame said: I believe he thinks it could go either way at this time. I would imagine it may also depend on how much the Falcons need him. If our Falcons seem to be doing good without him they will let him sit long just to play it safe. It should not depend at all on whether he is needed. When he is fully healthy and not before he should come back. Once a player is fully healthy there is no need to keep him out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, caponine said: but for him and the way he runs. Comcussions are bound to happen. Has to change the way he runs HIs style of running is not the reason he has a concussion - it has nothing to do with it - HItchens hit him he the head. Concussions can happen to any player at anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caponine Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 1 minute ago, FentayeJones said: HIs style of running is not the reason he has a concussion - it has nothing to do with it - HItchens hit him he the head. Concussions can happen to any player at anytime. freeman lowered his head ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 4 minutes ago, caponine said: freeman lowered his head ..... He did, but the defender also lead with his helmet. It was bad form and goes against every best practice as far as tackling form goes, especially with the new heads up stuff to prevent brain injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octoslash Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Freeman leads with his own head a lot, but you have to remember just how fast these guys are. I really didn't see anything wrong with the way the hit happened, it just seems as if Freeman and the defender both went headfirst, and just collided. They weren't trying to ram one another or anything. They were just playing the game hard, like they should. It all moves so fast I'm surprised there aren't more guys dropping out every game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 1 minute ago, octoslash said: Freeman leads with his own head a lot, but you have to remember just how fast these guys are. I really didn't see anything wrong with the way the hit happened, it just seems as if Freeman and the defender both went headfirst, and just collided. They weren't trying to ram one another or anything. They were just playing the game hard, like they should. It all moves so fast I'm surprised there aren't more guys dropping out every game. I agree to a point, and maybe I need to see it again (anyone have the gif?) but watching the replay the lb was looking at the ground and lead with his helmet. There ARE a TON of helmet to helmet hits, but that one was pretty obvious even in real time. If that was a QB, that is a flag without question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 ff to 1:00. Free lowers his shoulder and Hutchins goes in heads down. Direct helmet to helmet hit. BS no call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomak Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Coleman is going be in beast mode Monday night...looking forward to this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 2 hours ago, FentayeJones said: Concussions arent exclusive to running backs tough. That's something that can happen to anyone regardless of position. That’s correct. See Luke Kuechly... junior Seau...mike Webster...jim McMahon ...Ken stabler... interestingly, DB’s have more concussion incidents than any other position group. https://www.google.com/amp/www.sportingnews.com/amp/nfl/news/nfl-concussion-research-what-is-the-riskiest-position/aie5ylg42dv51v2ipo55gfzkt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octoslash Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I don't know. I just guess it looked more incidental than intentional on anyone's part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbloodz Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 2 hours ago, caponine said: freeman lowered his head ..... Ahhh that's what every player do before they get hit head on lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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