Was Rodgers concussed?

Given that he stayed down, I say yes. That was my biggest worry is that a bear gives him the helmet to helmet shot early in the game

This is a legitimate question. He was a different player after that play. But there is no doubt in my mind that he would have done everthing in his power to stay in the game, even if he suffered another concussion. He has two weeks to get better, though, so I'm not worried.

Good thing Rodgers wears that "super intelligent being" helmet now...dang. He (Rodgers) looked and acted coherent out there so hopefully not.

BTW, I wanted Peppers rolled up on.

**** that hit. MM is too classy but I wanted Charles Martin type retribution.

Shoulda been booted.

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Originally posted by barrister:
This is a legitimate question. He was a different player after that play. But there is no doubt in my mind that he would have done everthing in his power to stay in the game, even if he suffered another concussion. He has two weeks to get better, though, so I'm not worried.

I'm not worried either but what does the team have to do to get around the concussion rule?

We got retribution, Henry. We won the NFC Championship on their field. They can never take that away from us...the organization, the players, the fans, etc. Permanent bragging rights. I LOVE IT!!!

Sad part is that Cryin Urlacher was arguing about that hit. Peppers should've gotten tossed with the new rules. If Collins got what he did for hitting Roy Williams, Peppers lowered his helmet right into Rodgers.

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Originally posted by Henry:

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Originally posted by barrister:
This is a legitimate question. He was a different player after that play. But there is no doubt in my mind that he would have done everthing in his power to stay in the game, even if he suffered another concussion. He has two weeks to get better, though, so I'm not worried.

I'm not worried either but what does the team have to do to get around the concussion rule?

No doubt. Good question. I'm not that familiar with the rules. Does it depend on the reporting requirements? If so, the Packers may have dodged the issue.

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Originally posted by Legacy:
Shoulda been booted.

Leaped and drove with his helmet. I can't believe he didn't get ejected. Completely homer glasses on though.

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Originally posted by Legacy:
Shoulda been booted.

He is no, hntr74

Very legit ? But I think this one is thrown away from the brillo pad. NFL want's AR... But is he OK?? If you watched his eyes while celebrating with Raji they we're doing circles, IMO.

Stinger

The NFL needs to start immediately ejecting players in game at the discretion of the officials for blatant helmet to helmet tackles. That would put an end to it. If they are unwilling to do that, then the league needs to stop this nonsense of requiring players to pass all these concussion tests. Its a mixed message.

Hit and hand to the helmet on that play.

Urlacher cried after almost every defensive penalty today. Big F'in Baby

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Originally posted by Henry:
BTW, I wanted Peppers rolled up on.

**** that hit. MM is too classy but I wanted Charles Martin type retribution.

Spot on Henry, Peppers knew exactly what he was doing and nobody can ever tell me any different.

Peppers will have to sit out next game.

Physically he did look like a guy that was concussed, watching the interviews he looked/sounded good to go.

I know he needs to bark the signals but there has to be a mouthguard out there that he could use and still be able to communicate the calls.

He appeared to have bit his tongue and that's about it.

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Originally posted by barrister:

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Originally posted by Henry:

I'm not worried either but what does the team have to do to get around the concussion rule?

No doubt. Good question. I'm not that familiar with the rules. Does it depend on the reporting requirements? If so, the Packers may have dodged the issue.

I think you're right. I believe that it's really as simple as pretending not to notice that their player has a concussion. If it's not diagnosed, the rule does not apply.

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Leaped and drove with his helmet.

Exactly!!! The bozos on fox never mentioned that he actually launched himself at AR. I was launching he left his feet lauching himself towards AR.

I've watched several interviews with ARod since the game on the NFL Channel and he seems very coherent and articulate who a good memory for all aspects of the game, so hopefully no problems. MM didn't express any concerns when asked about him as well.

Am I the only one who thinks more players and coaches will be hiding concussions from the doctors with the new rules in place?

It was a bullschit hit but I don'tthink he had a concussion, given the way he acted the rest of the game and in the interviews. That Detroit game he really looked out of it after hitting his head.

Look for something similar from Harrison if they play Pittsburgh. While I will admit he his an awesome football player he is dirty as hell.

I don't know if he had a concussion of not, but it was pretty clear to me that he wasn't the same after that hit.

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Originally posted by FreeSafety:
Am I the only one who thinks more players and coaches will be hiding concussions from the doctors with the new rules in place?

As a player I know I would particularly at this time of the year. As a coach I might tell the medical staff to tell me the bare minimun of what I need to know again particularly at this time of the year.

Nerve, IIRC you are a neurologist? I think the big thing is the abilit of Rodgers to remember the individual plays like he is. IIRC from school (podiatrist) with a concussion you will typically have some short term memory impairment.

In Nerve I trust.

Now if any toaster salesmen chime in.......

There was actually a play in the first half where a Packer player knocked Rodgers down where I thought he was a bit woozy in the head afterwards.

want to ride bikes?

Too dangerous.

I thought he was hurt for sure- he was definitely not the same player after the hit.

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Originally posted by FreeSafety:
Am I the only one who thinks more players and coaches will be hiding concussions from the doctors with the new rules in place?

Nope.

Feeling better that AR seemed lucid after the game, was jumpy on the sidelines and there's nothing coming out post-game in M'waukee (per my kin)

What's the criteria for determining if a player has a concussion? Before the NFL became so concerned about concussions, how many players got their bells rung during a game, forgot who they were for a few minutes, sniffed some smelling salts, and went back into the the game?

I'm not suggesting that concussions be taken lightly, but NFL players have been getting hit in the head for many years. Seems like when you get hit in the head, you're gonna get a little goofy in the head for at least a few minutes.

If a boxer gets dropped by a shot to the chin, but gets back up and continues to fight, is that a concussion?

Sure am glad that I don't play football.

Did I ever tell you guys I was the starting tight end for the Milwaukee Boys Tech Freshman football team in 1974?

Scored a couple TD's.

Retired before the head injuries affected my wittiness.

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Originally posted by Blair Kiel:
Did I ever tell you guys I was the starting tight end for the Milwaukee Boys Tech Freshman football team in 1974?

Scored a couple TD's.

Retired before the head injuries affected my wittiness.

That's frustrating as hell. That you said that, instead of someone I don't like. Because since it's you, I can't say anything funny.

God, I am a paragon of self-control...

I played high school football and was on a college freshman team for two years....

when I played...no one got a concussion....

we were taught the proper technique of tackling...and there wasn't so much desire to knock someone out as to make a hard hit...

times have changed....

until the NFL decides to take it seriously...then, it will trickle down to the high school level...

by seriously, I mean start suspending players from games without salary..

has anyone heard about Rodgers injuring his shoulder on his TD run? MM said that it was sore today. I wonder if that was what was affecting his throwing in the second half.

Surprised nobody has mentioned Briggs hand to AR's helmet on the same play. Probably unintentional, but as the rule states it also would have drawn a flag.

I don't recall which commentator made the remark after watching so many shows, but one person felt the hit was simply wrong place wrong time as Peppers was trying to turn his head and Rodgers was ducking to avoid contact. After watching the replay numerous times I simply don't see it that way. Looked totally BS play by Peppers.