Originally Posted by Nirvana58:
The league does not want a spot light on concussions. If he wants to medically retire. They will come to a settlement of around 100M to go away.
ya I was thinking that too. They would do something like that for sure. He probably should seriously consider that. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Eureka:
He hit Hamlin (3) right in the chest. That could've been bad also.
The thing is it did not look like a real forceful tackle. Not sure why he did not slide after getting the first but really he looked like he was trying to find a place to fall and Hamlin was really just trying to stop him from going forward. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Bump:
ya I was thinking that too. They would do something like that for sure. He probably should seriously consider that.
I would think he would be given every chance to walk if he wants to, last time was before his big money deal. So I think he felt some pressure to come back and make sure he is set for life. [Reply]
I know people think it's all about money. But I find it hard to believe agents and players don't recognize the way Sean Payton did Russell Wilson dirty. Most teams, like the way KC treated berry and the dolphins will treat tua, do care about how their players are treated and i think it does matter more than we think when players decide where to play [Reply]
Originally Posted by lcarus:
The thing that bothers me is that tackle didn't even look that bad. Yet it still caused a concussion and each time he comes back it will only get easier for it to occur.
Hamlin really didn’t even try to tackle him… Tua recklessly dove head first into Hamlin. [Reply]
He should retire. He's had four concussions now, two really bad ones. And if he continues to play, he will have another one, and he'll keep getting concussions until he quits/forced to retire. And the damage to his brain is cumulative; sooner or later he's going to get hit and stroke out or something worse on the field. It's time to call it a career and save the rest of his life. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Nickhead:
I don’t know how many times I’ve got to say this, but I was born in Kansas fuckwit :-)
i wouldnt brag about that but you are in australia so a spider could have eaten it once you arrived, altho being born in kansas im sure there wasnt much to feast on to begin with [Reply]
Retire. He has children and a family. Do you want to risk being concussed again and not be able to walk again? F that. Retire, take your money and LIVE a good life with your family. Put football behind you and get the ULTIMATE respect from the NFL community. This is his 4th concussion, do not be foolish and push your luck. Your athletic career dealt you a bad hand, move on and enjoy the rest of your life with your family. It is NOT a failure, it is what it is. Move on Tua and enjoy your life. Prayers he makes the obvious choice. [Reply]
Retire. He has children and a family. Do you want to risk being concussed again and not be able to walk again? F that. Retire, take your money and LIVE a good life with your family. Put football behind you and get the ULTIMATE respect from the NFL community. This is his 4th concussion, do not be foolish and push your luck. Your athletic career dealt you a bad hand, move on and enjoy the rest of your life with your family. It is NOT a failure, it is what it is. Move on Tua and enjoy your life. Prayers he makes the obvious choice.
All of this. Hopefully he does what's best for his long-term health. [Reply]