Christian Benford in concussion protocol

[NoSaint]

17 minutes ago, oldschoolfootball1963 said:

I don’t know what’s going on with Christian Bedford. It’s like a complete media blackout. Nobody knows what’s going on hundreds of thousands of Bill fans are waiting to hear if he’s gonna play and yet we get nothing from the bills repeat reporters I don’t get it and don’t understand it. The bottom line is we need the information so let’s get on the ball people. 

how will you game plan without this detail

 

oh wait, that’s a problem for the chiefs, not bills fans 

[ganesh]

28 minutes ago, oldschoolfootball1963 said:

I don’t know what’s going on with Christian Bedford. It’s like a complete media blackout. Nobody knows what’s going on hundreds of thousands of Bill fans are waiting to hear if he’s gonna play and yet we get nothing from the bills repeat reporters I don’t get it and don’t understand it. The bottom line is we need the information so let’s get on the ball people. 

I think it was two seasons ago....when Josh was hurt (shoulder) and the entire Bills Mafia sighed in relief when Allen ran out to the field from the tunnel....We may get this today only during game time.  I think it was the same case last week...we didn't really know about Davis's status until game time.

[Ya Digg?]

35 minutes ago, oldschoolfootball1963 said:

I don’t know what’s going on with Christian Bedford. It’s like a complete media blackout. Nobody knows what’s going on hundreds of thousands of Bill fans are waiting to hear if he’s gonna play and yet we get nothing from the bills repeat reporters I don’t get it and don’t understand it. The bottom line is we need the information so let’s get on the ball people. 

We don’t, we literally don’t need to know. 

[Ed_Formerly_of_Roch]

1 hour ago, oldschoolfootball1963 said:

I don’t know what’s going on with Christian Bedford. It’s like a complete media blackout. Nobody knows what’s going on hundreds of thousands of Bill fans are waiting to hear if he’s gonna play and yet we get nothing from the bills repeat reporters I don’t get it and don’t understand it. The bottom line is we need the information so let’s get on the ball people. 

 

Unless the NFL requires this information to be released, then we don't need the information and are not required to have it.  We may like to know, but we don't need anything.

[Jerome007]

1 hour ago, NoSaint said:

how will you game plan without this detail

 

oh wait, that’s a problem for the chiefs, not bills fans 

Yessss. I was actually surprised that we knew quickly that Rapp was out. Let the Chiefs plan in the dark

[Tuco]

2 hours ago, muppy said:

@Tuco what do you think mate? Is he being on the flight indicative in any way of his protocol / playing status?

 

 

 

Can't say. I just know it's better than not being there. 

 

[ganesh]

Just saw the inactive list posted on Buffalo Bills web site....  Benford is active ....  Go Bills !!!

[Motorin']

Is Benford playing?

[Simon]

1 minute ago, Motorin' said:

Is Benford playing?

 

Did you read the post 1" away from yours posted 1 minute ago?

[Motorin']

Just now, Simon said:

 

Did you read the post 1" away from yours?

 

You forgot your sarcasm glasses today, it's ok! 

[Special K]

5 hours ago, Special K said:

I'm pretty sure the fact that he got on the plane is a good sign that he is playing......

 

Concussion protocol would have kept him off the plane if he had a setback, I believe.

 

He's in!!!

 

Lets Go!!!!

[SoMAn]

Just now, Simon said:

 

Did you read the post 1" away from yours?

You could have just said ‘yes’. Everyone doesn’t browse through every post: 

[Simon]

Just now, Motorin' said:

 

You forgot your sarcasm glasses today, it's ok! 

 

Doh! 

Must be strung a little tight for some reason 

[Motorin']

4 minutes ago, Simon said:

 

Doh! 

Must be strung a little tight for some reason 

 

I swear I saw 25 different people post "is Benford playing?" at the most random times over the last few days. 

[Simon]

Just now, Motorin' said:

 

I swear I saw 25 different people post "is Benford playing?" at the most random times over the last few days. 

 

I think that's why I reacted like I did 

[Motorin']

1 minute ago, Simon said:

 

I think that's why I reacted like I did 

 

Sorry!

[Simon]

Just now, Motorin' said:

 

Sorry!

 

Nope, that was on me

[Special K]

On 1/21/2025 at 1:05 AM, Mister Defense said:

Concussion protocol shmotocol...

 

Benford needs to play this week no matter what

 

No excuses

 

On 1/20/2025 at 7:14 PM, gonzo1105 said:

When the season is on the line I fully expect these guys to play. I know I know it shouldn’t be that way but it is. I know there is a protocol as well but stuff can be fudged 

 

I'm sure we all feel a little bad about saying things like this after what happened to Benford last night......this is why the protocol is there and should not be fudged or ignored no matter how important the game is....I will keep this in mind and never complain if players can't come back as soon as we want them to.

[Mister Defense]

Just now, Special K said:

 

 

I'm sure we all feel a little bad about saying things like this after what happened to Benford last night......this is why the protocol is there and should not be fudged or ignored no matter how important the game is....I will keep this in mind and never complain if players can't come back as soon as we want them to.

 

I have known several people with concussions, and several with very serious ones. I have worked closely with two for months to help get them back on their feet.

 

It was hyperbole, absurdity, to show our mindsets as Bills' fans right now, me included, and how important this game was. And his importance to this team, as we saw last night when he left the game and Elam took over.

 

BUT, of course no reasonable person who knows anything about concussions would actually expect, want, or accept a player with a concussion to play in any sport while recovering, especially and NFL football game.