Mitch Morse in concussion protocol

[LABILLBACKER]

21 hours ago, YoloinOhio said:

My guess is they unpack Morse from his bubble wrap after they return from Carolina. No reason to submit him to another team’s pounding  before they have to.  

I wouldn't play him till week 1

[Fan in San Diego]

54 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said:

I wouldn't play him till week 1

I would play him next week. Lets see what we got, if he is a white elephant lets IR him now and move on.

[Kelly the Dog]

4 minutes ago, Fan in San Diego said:

I would play him next week. Lets see what we got, if he is a white elephant lets IR him now and move on.

Yeah I think they need to play him one half in the third game if he is available. 

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

17 hours ago, Element115 said:

Has any info been released just how Morse received this concussion?  They were not even in pads at the time.

 

As I recall it happened first day of padded practice. Didn’t realize it at the time but symptoms appeared a day or couple later   

[BarleyNY]

1 hour ago, LABILLBACKER said:

I wouldn't play him till week 1

 

Agreed.  Give him as much time to heal as possible.

[McBean]

These guys aren't dumb.

 

They will sit him until week 1. 

 

Outside of Allen, he's the most important piece on this offense.

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

30 minutes ago, McBean said:

These guys aren't dumb.

 

They will sit him until week 1. 

 

Outside of Allen, he's the most important piece on this offense.

 

Just hope it’s a choice...

[atlbillsfan1975]

After learning what Feliciano had to say about the QB making the line call, Morse being out isn’t that big of a deal from that standpoint. 

[gonzo1105]

19 hours ago, BarleyNY said:

 

Agreed.  Give him as much time to heal as possible.

 

Thats exactly what their doing. My guess is that he actually has cleared it but they are just saying he’s still in it to avoid the media and questions why he’s not practicing if he’s cleared protocol. 

 

He’ll miraculously clear protocol my guess the week of the 3rd preseason game

[Doc]

Just now, gonzo1105 said:

Thats exactly what their doing. My guess is that he actually has cleared it but they are just saying he’s still in it to avoid the media and questions why he’s not practicing if he’s cleared protocol. 

 

He’ll miraculously clear protocol my guess the week of the 3rd preseason game

 

I hope that's what it is.  It's been 2 weeks now.

[njbuff]

They are being massively careful with Morse.

 

That's all it is.

[YoloinOhio]

On 8/9/2019 at 9:07 PM, Element115 said:

Has any info been released just how Morse received this concussion?  They were not even in pads at the time.

They were in pads, but there was no specific hit. Experienced symptoms later. 

[Gugny]

1 hour ago, njbuff said:

They are being massively careful with Morse.

 

That's all it is.

 

I think he's one concussion away from retirement.

[JaCrispy]

2 minutes ago, Gugny said:

 

I think he's one concussion away from retirement.

Unfortunately, you are probably correct...one more and he will have to certainly start considering that his future health is more important.

[Gugny]

Just now, JaCrispy said:

Unfortunately, you are probably correct...one more and he will have to certainly start considering that his future health is more important.

 

Definitely.  And I do NOT fault Beane for bringing him in.  Everyone has an injury history of some sort.  It's a crap shoot.  I'm sure if Luke Keuchly was available, multiple teams would show interest.

[VW82]

You'd think it'd be totally cleared up by now (usually 7-10 days). Hopefully he's not having post-concussion syndrome symptoms.  

[Don Otreply]

1 hour ago, njbuff said:

They are being massively careful with Morse.

 

That's all it is.

I agree,  that is what is going on, Morse will be playing week one.

 

Go Bills!!!

[BADOLBILZ]

2 hours ago, njbuff said:

They are being massively careful with Morse.

 

That's all it is.

 

 

"Massively careful" for a concussion would be IR.

 

When you get concussion symptoms without a big hit that is very, very concerning.

 

It's possible that he was having these exact kind of concussion symptoms all thru the Chiefs playoff run last year but you don't get paid in free agency if teams know you are injured.

 

Fans assume that the medical staff can instantly tell when a player is exhibiting symptoms but I suspect that a lot of the final analysis is "how do you feel?" and that can be lied about to get on the field.

[Chandler#81]

7 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

"Massively careful" for a concussion would be IR.

 

When you get concussion symptoms without a big hit that is very, very concerning.

 

It's possible that he was having these exact kind of concussion symptoms all thru the Chiefs playoff run last year but you don't get paid in free agency if teams know you are injured.

 

Fans assume that the medical staff can instantly tell when a player is exhibiting symptoms but I suspect that a lot of the final analysis is "how do you feel?" and that can be lied about to get on the field.

This. And -yes, I’m going there- he’s alluded to how thankful he and his family are for this huge contract so he can get the proper care for his brother. If y’all think WE’RE concerned about him, how do think they feel? With all of this, playing in completely meaningless games in August makes zero sense.

He’ll introduce himself to the Jets.

[Logic]

1 hour ago, Gugny said:

 

I think he's one concussion away from retirement.

I'm just curious...are you basing this on anything in particular, or is it pure conjecture on your part?