NFLPA fires Neurotrauma Consultant involved with Tua
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Gotta blame someone I guess. Nothing more than a scapegoat.
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Stephen A Smith called for it. There you have it. Somebody had to go...
No he said someone in the Dolphins organization should be fired.Stephen A Smith called for it. There you have it. Somebody had to go...
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Interesting development. Not surprising that the Players Association would have "veto" power in this situation. Curious whether they feel he was negligent in some way, or just looking for a head to roll.
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I don't agree with this before we know the details.
But, if a player is wobbly like Tua was against Buffalo and is ruled out for the rest of the game based on that alone (regardless of the cause), that can only be in the best interest of the players and their safety.
(it sounds ridiculous since Tuaman re-entered the game and was hitting Waddle for 32 and 45 yard strikes and ultimately won the game, but that is secondary to erring on the side of caution imo).
But, if a player is wobbly like Tua was against Buffalo and is ruled out for the rest of the game based on that alone (regardless of the cause), that can only be in the best interest of the players and their safety.
(it sounds ridiculous since Tuaman re-entered the game and was hitting Waddle for 32 and 45 yard strikes and ultimately won the game, but that is secondary to erring on the side of caution imo).
He didn’t although questionable it’s written that the loss of motor skills has to proven to be neuro and not ortho. Since Tua reported a hurt back earlier in the game it brought into question. Had the protocol been written that any loss of motor skill is automatically assumed to be neuro then he would of been pulled even if he passed all the concussion test.
No but it’s not a good sign for what the NFLPA feels about this, wouldn’t be surprised if it ends with us being stripped of another pick, regardless of the facts I suspect they’ll want to make an example out of us
He doesn't work for the Dolphins.
Stupid? I guess it depends on one's perspective. Sucks for the doctor, and his reputation, I suppose, but to say it was stupid implies some negative consequence. I can't imagine what that could possibly be for the NFLPA, or the NFL.
I f you are saying it is stupid because it doesn't solve the issue, I doubt that is relevant. They are going to do whatever they are going to do, regardless if they fired this guy, or not.