Comments on: Gronkowski: I didn’t suffer a concussion, wouldn’t admit it if I did

By: bcgreg

bcgreg — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:55:29 +0000

I have no problem with players saying this. It’s their life. The team has to step in and protect them. I just don’t want to see their name attached to a lawsuit 20 years after they retire. The league should keep track of the players who say something like this in order to cover their asses in case more lawsuits follow in later years.

By: bozosforall

bozosforall — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:38:34 +0000

Let’s see what happens once he can’t play anymore. Bet that both the Pats and their fan base will barely remember who he was. Of course, he won’t remember who they are either.

By: cliverush

cliverush — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:25:11 +0000

The man kneeling in front of him at the bench area following the play was the team’s MD. Gronk called out the RATS(jets) for aiming at the Pats knees. This was commented only by fans and not the team after their game. The pay back for cheap play by the RATS will come in the future. The Pats never forget.

By: dwightmlee

dwightmlee — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:40:15 +0000

NO – what IS ridiculous is these catches that they call not catches because eventually after it is obviously a catch the ball, still in hand, touches the ground – another one negated a touchdown in another game this week!

By: rcali

rcali — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:11:07 +0000

Albert Haynesworth wishes he could get a concussion. He’d milk that for weeks.

By: dwightmlee

dwightmlee — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:21:56 +0000

That awkward twisting head first landing looked horrendous! The Pats are playing a bunch of patsies for the rest of the regular season – he should take one week off and get thorough tests for safety’s sake.

By: savannahrose44

savannahrose44 — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:17:16 +0000

Moron is lucky he didn’t break his damn neck.

By: jsesquire

jsesquire — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:10:50 +0000

Gronk is one of my favourite players. The guy is a monster. But, when he says things like that, I could honestly care less about him or his health. He sure doesn’t. Don’t worry about your family, or whether you one day want to remember your kids/grandkids names. It’s cool. You’re young and hot now right? Go get another picture taken with a porn star, idiot.

By: wikidpissah

wikidpissah — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:45:48 +0000

deanvernonwormer says:

And by the way, what’s being set up here is regular season domination of the Jets by New England and then the Jets, with the 6th seed, beating New England at home in the playoffs AGAIN.
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Again? Once in 40 years isn’t exactly a regular occurrence.

The Jets won’t be in the playoffs this year. Their defense is very over rated and their quarterback is .. well, Mark Sanchez.

Two straight years of losing an AFC Championship game is the Jets version of a dynasty. Right up there with the preseason Super Bowl Championships.

By: dannyabramowitz

dannyabramowitz — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:42:44 +0000

This obsession with concussions is getting ridiculous. It’s a pure PR move by Goodell to mislead the media into believing he’s “concerned about player safety.” Another question, who is clamoring for new rules on concussions? It sure isn’t the fans or the players. I’ll tell you who — it’s the do-gooders in the media who don’t like football in the first place and think it’s a brutal sport. Memo to the Goodell: worry about your fans, not the media. Injuries are going to occur in football, it’s the nature of the game, and there’s nothing that can be done about it.

By: nesuperfan

nesuperfan — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:21:23 +0000

The Patriots are 10th in the League for points allowed.

Gronkowski said he just had the wind knocked out of him, and I tend to believe that. I thought that, while his neck and head bent, he first came down mostly on his shoulders, and his upper body bent. That is one classic way of getting the wind knocked out of you.

By: robzar

robzar — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:15:17 +0000

Wonder if the league will fine Gronk $7,500 for spiking his head in the endzone in the vicinity of an opposing player?

This kid is “scary good”!

By: claydefayette

claydefayette — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:13:37 +0000

“Luckily my neck broke my fall.”

Maybe the best thing I’ve ever read in the comments.

By: sojumaster

sojumaster — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:56:34 +0000

As someone that has dealt with head injuries, there are obvious signs that someone has suffered one. There is no way to fake it because your brain is your central processor for your whole body. If there is any defects or injuries to the brain, the information flow to the body will be disrupted and some sort of physical sign will be available.

By: CKL

CKL — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:47:10 +0000

The most AWESOME thing about this is that after the game some wiseacre reporter asked Brady about it, saying “They took Gronkowski over on the sides and asked him to count to 10 as a part of his test. Is that something he can do normally?” Brady said something like, “He’s no math major but he holds his own.” It was hilarious. We Pats fans love us some Gronk, but know he’s no Rhodes Scholar candidate like one of his brothers was.

By: 700levelvet

700levelvet — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:44:42 +0000

Rub some dirt on it….

By: mancave001

mancave001 — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:39:07 +0000

I’m not sure how this can be addressed. I actually think tightening the rules on concussion testing and reporting might make the problem worse. If players think they have to go to the locker room after a SUSPECTED concussion, they are more likely to utterly lie. The only thing I can see doing is have a mandatory sit-out period after a diagnosed concussion, regardless of the testing (say 1-2 weeks for for the first concussion, 4 for the second, and the rest of the season if a third). Also, perhaps there could be some kind of positive incentive for players reporting concussions. I don’t know exactly what that would be, though.

By: adantsa

adantsa — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:37:25 +0000

On to more important issues…

As a community, can we please don Rob Gronkowski the nickname “The Beast”? Cause the man is a beast.

By: dclogicatlast

dclogicatlast — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:27:56 +0000

Manadatory CT scans for every player involved in a collision is necessary! Expand rosters to 150 players, so that there is time for every player to get scanned after each hit. It’s the only fool proof way to prevent players from playing with concussions, and it is the moral and ethical duty of the NFL to do this!

Although this policy will result in cancer for 90% of NFL players by the age of 40, smart money is on a cure by then.

It’s an easy decision Goddell!!

By: richm2256

richm2256 — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:23:25 +0000

JakeDSnake says:

Jets – 217 points allowed
Patriots – 203 points allowed
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Wow.

Best defense in the league?

“Suck my d!@k” indeed!

By: richm2256

richm2256 — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:17:30 +0000

deanvernonwormer says:
what’s being set up here is regular season domination of the Jets by New England and then the Jets, with the 6th seed, beating New England at home in the playoffs AGAIN.
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You YET’s fans don’t understand this is why the rest of the NFL loves to see you get punked.

They’re 5-5, facing the Eagles, the upswing Dolphins, and the 6-4 Giants in the last six weeks. As it stands today, there’s already the Steelers and Bengals ahead of them, and three other 5-5 teams to fight against.

There isn’t going to BE a wildcard seed for you this year, Spanky.

By: damko12

damko12 — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:15:48 +0000

all these ppl hating on talent.. hows ur tight end doing this season?
exactly, not better than GRONK

By: havok82

havok82 — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:14:15 +0000

The ESPN shot was of the medical staff and they were more worried about his neck. He was fine. Everyone is getting too sensitive about this stuff. Anyone who has played football long enough has probably had their bell rung.

By: kellyb9

kellyb9 — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:07:18 +0000

I don’t think Gronk has a concussion as he was laughing with the medical staff on the sideline after the play, but even as a Pats fan, I’m sick of hearing players whine about head-related injuries after their careers are over – yet they do and say stuff like this while they are playing.

By: jpb12

jpb12 — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:07:18 +0000

Great player. Every fan wants a guy like this on their team.

However, listening to him… I think it would be hard to assess a concussion since his baseline IQ is probably not too high to start with.

By: meglasdad

meglasdad — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:02:05 +0000

Lets face reality here. First, athletes in general and football players in particular and taught to shake it off and get back out there. Second, most players in the NFL are not irreplacable. There is always someone willing to do their job cheaper, and their careers are relativly short anyway. If they come out , they may never get back in. Ever hear of a guy named Wally Pipp?

By: rexryanisablowhard

rexryanisablowhard — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:51:37 +0000

Ever since he got that shot of vitamin Bibi, he’s been unstoppable!

By: 2ndaryinsanity

2ndaryinsanity — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:46:22 +0000

It’s unfortunate that some players are willing to deceive trainers/doctors about having a possible concussion. But these are grown men who are aware of the possible long term health risks…and there’s only so much the NFL can do to protect these players from themselves. I don’t want to hear any of these guys pissing and moaning 10 years from now about how horrible they feel.

By: luciano26

luciano26 — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:46:21 +0000

call it a stinger

By: jc1958cool

jc1958cool — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:38:24 +0000

probably doesn’t remmember having a concussion! lmao