thenew23 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 It's really not that crazy of an idea-people in rugby get hurt a lot but because they don't wear helmets it's just natural to not lead with the head. I think what I'm more surprised at is that there isn't more solid technology on a "concussion-proof" helmet. I mean, I know there are some out there like Wes Welker has worn but there's nothing league-wide. I think that's the next step that some company is going to make billions on when they are required. Ahh... yes... the concussion-proof helmet... I had Eddy Lacy on my fantasy team last year and I remember the opener when they played Seattle the announcers were discussing his "concussion-resistant" helmet he wore in that game. They made a big deal about the design, weight, shape, etc... He suffered a concussion in that game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrb12711 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Ahh... yes... the concussion-proof helmet... I had Eddy Lacy on my fantasy team last year and I remember the opener when they played Seattle the announcers were discussing his "concussion-resistant" helmet he wore in that game. They made a big deal about the design, weight, shape, etc... He suffered a concussion in that game... Yes, as I said clearly before I'm not stupid and realize a 100% effective helmet for concussion is impossible (which is why it's in quotes). But to repeat myself, I see technology being available to reduce the rate of concussions and those helmets being mandatory sooner than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 .. and, correct me if I am wrong, so has Welker... One point I've not heard is that some people are more prone to be concussed than others. I think this is true, if for no other reason than "chin" variations in boxers, but can find no articles supporting this. Interesting contrast yesterday between Borland's thoughtful interview for ESPN's OTL and anecdotal stories by Mark Schlereth and Louis Riddick. Schlereth claims he cannot remember a pro game where he was not at least momentarily dazed, "saw stars" or "had his bell rung". For him it was part of the game and going out was never a consideration. But he had no idea that the effects of all these episodes could be cumulative. Riddick recalled a pre-season game in his rookie season when he had to ask what his assignment was before every play because a collision had knocked the playbook out of his head. As a 9th round pick trying to make a team, there was no way he was going out. Both men talked about how the culture of the day did not allow missing time due to a concussion unless you'd been knocked out. And then you went back in as soon as you were functional again. Both men talked about what they did not know about concussions at the time and what the NFL did know at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevfan4life Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 As I prev stated something else was going on. Some physical probably showed some genetic marker or something. He claims he's fine, that it's a decision based on his future....it just seems like he's either had undiagnosed head trauma or he's discovered some genetic marker that makes him more susceptible. Something. He really was promising, anybody that watched the Seattle games would know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren15 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I am actually tired about hearing about Chris Borland. Stick a fork in him....and this thread. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=chris+borland&FORM=HDRSC2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miktoxic Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 you see the size of his head (ain't no 4head, that's a 12 head)? i'm sure if someone hit it just right it'd explode like a vodka-filled watermelon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudfly Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 And today....yet another young 49er 1st rounder surprisingly retires.....Anthony Davis OT...25 yrs old.... Had a concussion last year and aint messing around....giving back his $$$(ala Chris Borland) and walking away.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLD Woody Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 Yep, the 49ers are a trainwreck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Steve Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 https://screen.yahoo.com/wants-millionaire-one-hundred-dollars-000000689.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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