Breaking News: Doctor that cleared Tua in concussion protocol is fired...

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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34702740/unaffiliated-neurotrauma-consultant-evaluated-miami-dolphins-qb-tua-tagovailoa-fired-several-mistakes-source-says?linkId=183886679

 

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[H2o]

Surprise, surprise. You knew the ax had to fall somewhere. This is likely just an attempt to save face

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

needs to go much further then that.

[DaggersEOD]

Seems like an admission that something wrong was done. 
 

Now it’s who knew and when did they know it. 

[Malazan]

DeMaurice Smith is a moron. He fires this guy which gives a perfect scapegoat for the league and Dolphins. He should have been attacking the protocol and the team.

Edited October 1, 2022 by Malazan

[Rc2catch]

Hello Mr scapegoat… Thank you for falling on the knife. 

[vincec]

2 minutes ago, Rc2catch said:

Hello Mr scapegoat… Thank you for falling on the knife. 

Sounds like he was thrown on it.

[Rc2catch]

1 minute ago, vincec said:

Sounds like he was thrown on it.

I’m sure he knew the second Tua went down Thursday he was taking this bullet. 

[buffaloboyinATL]

Fyi, there is a pretty good conversation on this, in the NFLPA investigation thread.  
 

I agree, the Dolphins are going to try and hide behind this. 
 

Edited October 1, 2022 by buffaloboyinATL

[StHustle]

News came out hours ago… but I agree it’s own thread is warranted…this firing sets a precedent and will change how potential concussions are handled. Hopefully disciplinary actions for the Dolphins are next.

[stevestojan]

Paging Dr Scapegoat. 

9 minutes ago, Rc2catch said:

Hello Mr scapegoat… Thank you for falling on the knife. 

Crap. Didn’t read before posting. Beat me to it. 

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

3 minutes ago, buffaloboyinATL said:

Fyi, there is a pretty good conversation on this, in the NFLPA investigation thread.  
 

I agree, the Dolphins are going to try and hide behind this. 
 

this one?

 

[vincec]

If this is going to be credible at all, then the NFLPA needs to explain the mistakes that they claim he made.

 

They don’t actually have to prove anything to dismiss him. They can do that even if he made no mistakes at all.

[Gugny]

But wait!!  He's an expert and he'd NEVER do anything to jeopardize his career!  Right?!?

[stevestojan]

I’m guessing the fine doctor got a nice little paycheck for jumping on this grenade. 

[Mr. WEO]

6 minutes ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said:

this one?

 

 

 

"Breaking news 2 hours ago in the thread dedicated to this topic"

[co_springs_billsfan]

2 minutes ago, stevestojan said:

I’m guessing the fine doctor got a nice little paycheck for jumping on this grenade. 

Straight from one S. Ross

[ghostwriter]

God bless Tua. I hope he plays for the next 20 years and the Bills squish the fish every time.

[Pete]

5 minutes ago, vincec said:

If this is going to be credible at all, then the NFLPA needs to explain the mistakes that they claim he made.

 

They don’t actually have to prove anything to dismiss him. They can do that even if he made no mistakes at all.

one astute poster raised a great point.  The NFL was buying bull#### that is was a back and ankle injury.  Why didn't the NFL and Dolphins give back ankle tests and updates?

If I was a reporter, I would ask Miami coach- "I's got to know.  how is Tuas back?  He was obviously hurt.  How is Tuas ankle?"

[Saint Doug]

6 minutes ago, stevestojan said:

I’m guessing the fine doctor got a nice little paycheck for jumping on this grenade. 

It’s no sweat to him. He wasn’t doing it for the money (his day job takes care of this), but rather for weekly sideline tickets.