Comments on: DeSean Jackson says, "I don't think I can go"

By: Shaun Lowrie

Shaun Lowrie — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:38:57 +0000

Jesus wept Mike. You know what tires me out? You do your damn best to put the word out about concussions being harmful to players, but you know who does a better job than anyone of perpetuating the idea that a concussion isn’t a ‘real’ injury?
You.
Regardless of the implication in this article that Jackson is lying, the main problem is that you are questioning just how committed the guy is to doing his job – the very same thing that pontificate on when others do it. If Mike Sellers had come out and said what you have just posted, he’d be rightly ripped to shreds by you for having no medical qualifications, yet you believe it’s ok to use complete conjecture, purely because it is a concussion?
It actually makes me angry. I can’t believe that you would be so reckless, so irresponsible. It is people like you that are making it difficult for players to be honest. I realise what locker-rooms are like, but I also realise that it is easier for players to believe that their stance on concussions being ‘an injury you can play through’ is easier to justify when you have a so called respectable media outlet publishing absolute garbage like this.
Seriously, hang your head in shame Mike, this is up there with the ‘domestic violence against football players is not a real crime’ post.

By: VoxVagina

VoxVagina — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:22:12 +0000

Are you serious? If he had a concussion and wants to recover for a week it’s fine. He’s not doing this for a contract or because he’s soft. Maybe he actually understands that concussions are very dangerous in the future and wants to make sure he’s comfortable before he gets ready to play again

By: finsbooyah

finsbooyah — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:11:54 +0000

Guys, take your heads out of your asses… Florio knows he can’t get a new deal until next year. What he’s saying (and it’s a good point) is that…..
Jackson saw Westbrook up close and personal, come back too early from a concussion. The result… another concussion and serious talks that Westbrook may consider retiring. Jackson is in line for a big contract, he’s earned it. But if he rushes back from his head injury (one that has taken the NFL by storm this year like McCarthy’s “red-scare”) and ends up getting another one, he increases his chances of getting a 3rd, a 4th, a 5th and so on. Now, all of a sudden his new big money contract isn’t looking so sweet after all.

By: texasPHINSfan

texasPHINSfan — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:54:43 +0000

Good for Jackson. I think this is the right move.

By: gnop05

gnop05 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:53:31 +0000

A great WR is out this week because of an extreme helmet-to-helmet hit (which wasn’t penalized).
Good thing we don’t play the Skins anymore this year.. Fletcher would take out the other 51 players + practice squad!

By: Brohamma

Brohamma — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:18:10 +0000

Exactly veistran!
And I’ve noticed another typo yet again birdy.
Deflect all you want, the fact of the matter is that what I typed initally is spot-on. If you disagree with it then YOU are truly a mental giant.
Do you argue the point?

By: veistran

veistran — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:48:36 +0000

Is it really that hard to understand Florio’s point? Its not about him wanting an extension now its that he’s not wanting to risk damaging his future payday by playing with a concussion and getting hurt worse.

By: Brohamma

Brohamma — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:46:43 +0000

Yea, typo… but there is not edit.
Fact remains.. people pressing on players who have suffered concussions need some help themselves.

By: birdmancometh

birdmancometh — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:22:30 +0000

“Props to Jackson and the others who are finally starting to realize that a “team” physicians don’t always consider the players best interest.”
Brohamma – you are truly a “mental giant” yourself.

By: Brohamma

Brohamma — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:08:33 +0000

What the hell is wrong with you people?!
Personally, I am glad to see players starting to take into consideration their future as a human being, after the NFL is finished. You brain-dead morons that post here.. along with Hines Ward, and the other “tough” NFL players, have had one to many concussions yourselves!!
Regarding Hines Ward.. you are “tough.” But are you tough enough to live the life that Mike Webster and thousands of other ex-NFL player live??
You mental giants here.. pfft!
Props to Jackson and the others who are finally starting to realize that a “team” physicians don’t always consider the players best interest.

By: Vikefanman

Vikefanman — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:01:56 +0000

DeSean just doesn’t want Hines Ward to call him a pu$$y!

By: CT Stiller

CT Stiller — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:36:28 +0000

I don’t know why people are surprised when this site pumps this garbage out. Florio’s been doing this for years and he has no favorites. The more you comment on it the more it’s justified that he continue.
I see bloggers going away in 5 years and a return to normal journalism. This is just further evidence that these guys have gotten out of control with their exclusive “scoops.”
Check the story on the handling of Ben Roethlisberger’s concussion by the Steelers organization: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11/30/the-real-story-on-the-roethlisberger-scratch/
The guy has no evidence, just a theory and a “source.” Something tells me that’s all these hacks need nowadays. It’s competitive in this field, first to get the scoop is the “winner.” Seems integrity, accountability and accuracy have taken a back seat.

By: LovinBlue

LovinBlue — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:31:33 +0000

Even before reading that DeSean isn’t eligible yet for an extension, I didn’t think that would be the reason. Knowing his history and watching him at Cal, I believe he is a hard-working young man with more integrity than to pull something like that. Sounds to me like he’s actually protecting the Eagles’ investment.

By: birdmancometh

birdmancometh — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:25:57 +0000

Wow, this is a mess. All these comments are clearly being determined by the posters favorite team. Really none of them have merit.
Do you think it’s strange that players are admitting to concussions during the season before the new CBA negotiations?
@SgtSigma – Jackson is 23 years old.

By: topcide

topcide — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:14:08 +0000

maybe becasue he got laid the fugg out and it mde him realize that he is not immortal , and that would like the ability to still be able to talk and walk when he is 40.

By: Nathan

Nathan — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:34:29 +0000

come on man, don’t stoop to this level… this concussion thing is serious… you can’t have it both ways congratulating players for sitting but then trying to stir up trouble when they do.
desean is young, incredibly talented and has a tremendous career ahead of him. he just saw a eagles legend maybe end his career by taking 2 concussions in too short a time period, an event which galvanized the entire league into finally taking this issue seriously (that and the malcom gladwell article and congress threats). he’s doing the right thing. show some respect and don’t try and sling mud on this one, man.

By: SgtSigma

SgtSigma — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:16:52 +0000

I would think Jackson is scared shatless, he’s a 21 year old kid who saw his teammate probably end his career a few years ago. If it were me, I would take it cautious.
That being said, I picked up Maclin in fantasy this week, hoo rah.

By: rh44

rh44 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:15:13 +0000

You could sign Jason Avant off your league’s bench, Florio.
And guys, Florio is saying Jackson doesn’t want to play because he doesn’t want to come to the negotiation table this offseason with a season ending injury of 2 concussions.

By: DABOYS

DABOYS — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:12:27 +0000

When I tore my achilles I blacked out for probably 2 seconds, I remember intense pain then me on the floor..I don’t remember falling so it could happen if only for a second or two.

By: Opie

Opie — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:55:43 +0000

Cornflorio: douche! Cynical isn’t what I’d call it, just plain dirt dumb.
Folks, Florio isn’t a journalist, he’s a blogger. Plain and simple, ask him. If he were a journalist, he’d have to be held to a certain professional standard.
My question, that still hasn’t been answered, is where is that guy that used to break down the games? He’d give you an analysis of upcoming games from both teams on what they needed to do to win AND, after the game, he’d break down what they did to win the game………
That was the best thing ever! If memory serves me, he was a former GM…..maybe of Denver?

By: Cubano

Cubano — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:54:34 +0000

@ mad555
You have some “issues” don’t you? Go take your meds, and then get back to posting.

By: nasheagles

nasheagles — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:50:42 +0000

since Ben and Kurt both said they were playing– shouldn’t we draw the conclusion that
D- Jax is fine and will play !

By: Jintsbowl

Jintsbowl — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:47:22 +0000

you all are so friggin nieve if you do not think Jackson wants a new contract, whether he is eligible or not.
Why else would he go out and get Drew Rosenhaus as his agent if he wasn’t looking to strike it rich?
Oh I get it, it’s because Drew is such a nice guy….
Regardless of that fact, who cares what Hines Ward thinks or anyone else for that matter….if you get a head injury, you don’t take any chances. My memory of my kids and their kids is more important then this Sundays game.

By: SmackMyVickUp

SmackMyVickUp — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:47:01 +0000

Proof that he is nowhere being an elite receiver, it will be awhile before he runs across the middle anytime soon. He’ll be hearing footsteps along the way.
Deep threat is all he is, middle is reserved for the good receivers. No wonder the Eagles are horrible on 3rd and short.

By: mad555

mad555 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:37:19 +0000

How bout we go with Florio’s recommendation on the offseason to trade Mcnabb for Boldin and a 2nd rd. pick. You’re a special, special guy. Rufio

By: mad555

mad555 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:32:31 +0000

You’re just mad that the Birdz took the one thing that anyone was giving your lowly Redskins(which honors injines, right!?! not this year or any year for that matter.) credit for, which was their heart. The Birds ripped it out while it was still beating and beat that fake-ass Donavan Mcnabb of a QB that they trot out onto the field, into a concussion. What do you think about his concussion? Not that anyone who knows football would have took him on their fanasty team or anything like that…. Right, Rufio? If this post get posted, I just want to point out how Rasict the Redskin’s name is. Honoring the Injines my ass.

By: Mike Quick

Mike Quick — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:31:51 +0000

DildoBaggins- The best is when they wont post your comment to a story because it points out just how off the mark he is. Sucks that this place has turned into what it is today, it used to be a good place to come and get a good scoop. Now its just a place for Florio to try and stir the pot even if it makes 0 sense. The worst of it all is that people buy into what he says.

By: jkidd49

jkidd49 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:28:23 +0000

So Big Ben should have player, Westbrook should retire, Desean should play…. guess we can just follow florio’s “reporting” and get a pretty good sense of who’s on his fantasy team….

By: leatherneck

leatherneck — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:24:55 +0000

This new awareness of the concussion issue is good. It will directly lead to players striving very hard to not get concussions.

By: green&bold

green&bold — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:23:10 +0000

so now people are only sitting out from concussions because they haven’t been paid yet? Gimme a break florio. It’s beyond cynical.