Mitch Morse update - out of protocol, opens up about concussion

[YoloinOhio]

 

Edited September 2, 2019 by YoloinOhio

[dubs]

Woohoo!!

[YoloinOhio]

McDermott didn’t speak today so don’t know about protocol but I thought they couldn’t go 11-11 unless cleared

[dubs]

I’m optimistic for the start of the season. How long he lasts is another story, but that’s for another thread. 

[thunderingsquid]

Still worried tho.  I can't avoid it.  

[thebandit27]

https://www.playsmartplaysafe.com/focus-on-safety/protecting-players/nfl-return-to-participation-protocol/

 

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Step Five: Full Football Activity/Clearance

After the player-patient has established his ability to participate in non-contact football activity including team meetings, conditioning and non-contact practice without recurrence of signs and symptoms and his neurocognitive testing is back to baseline, the team physician may clear him for full football activity involving contact. Once cleared by the team physician, the player-patient may participate in all aspects of practice. If the player-patient tolerates full participation practice and contact without signs or symptoms and the team physician concludes that the player-patient’s concussion has resolved, he may clear the player-patient to return to full participation. For the avoidance of doubt, if a player cannot participate in practice or full contact with other players due to the time of year and/or rules imposed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement, simulated contact activity will suffice to satisfy this step. Upon clearance by the team physician, the player must be examined by the INC assigned to his Club. The INC must be provided a copy of all relevant reports and tests, including the Sideline and Booth UNC reports, the Booth ATC Spotter report and team injury reports, and have access to video of the injury, where applicable, and the player-patient’s neurocognitive tests and interpretations. If the INC confirms the team physician’s conclusion that the player-patient’s concussion has resolved, the player-patient is considered cleared and may participate in his Club’s next game or practice.

[RiotAct]

12 minutes ago, dubs said:

I’m optimistic for the start of the season. How long he lasts is another story, but that’s for another thread. 

3 plays.  Just kidding.

[dubs]

1 minute ago, RiotAct said:

3 plays.  Just kidding.

 

? 

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

34 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

So out of protocol? 

Has to be.  

 

Nothing (as usual) thus far on the Bills Twitter page 

 

 

Or not.   

Edited August 26, 2019 by ShadyBillsFan

[MJS]

I'm not sure how protocol works, but it seems they have been very cautious with him. I was pretty sure he wouldn't see preseason action when this first happened, and that's what happened. I bet he has been fine for weeks.

[JoshAllenHasBigHands]

I think has been in a spot where he could be cleared for quite some time. It almost looks like they are intentionally not taking him out of the protocol. This seems like he is completely recovered. 

[Say When...]

7 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said:

Has to be.  

 

Nothing (as usual) thus far on the Bills Twitter page 

 

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being in protocol excuses him from media...

 

this is a strategy move, especially if they embellished any or all of it...

 

 

[McD]

Put the Gazoo helmet pad on him for extra protection!

[Jobot]

Timing for the injury could be a blessing.  This forced some rotational experience and learning during preseason, so we'll be in better shape in the scenario that he goes down during the regular season..  Plus they were able to take extra precautions and not rush him back for a meaningful game to hopefully reduce the risk of re-injury.

[H2o]

Great to hear he was out there. In all seriousness though, one more wrong hit to the head and he's done. Let's hope it doesn't happen and he plays a full 19. 

[YoloinOhio]

19 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said:

Has to be.  

 

Nothing (as usual) thus far on the Bills Twitter page 

 

 

Or not.   

Wonder why they wouldn’t want him to have to talk to the media though - 

[Shooter McGavin]

At this point, his head has gotta be softer than an overripe cantaloupe sitting in the sun 

[nucci]

1 minute ago, YoloinOhio said:

Wonder why they wouldn’t want him to have to talk to the media though - 

question from 30 different reporters....."how do you feel"?

[Say When...]

1 minute ago, YoloinOhio said:

Wonder why they wouldn’t want him to have to talk to the media though - 

 

look at what i said above:  i wasn't kidding

 

Mitch is a dude with values, lying, or even a 'truth avoidance' is a challenge, don't ask, don't tell.

[thebandit27]

6 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

Wonder why they wouldn’t want him to have to talk to the media though - 

 

Because the headache it would give him could put him back into the protocol?