Jordan Reed

I hear what you are saying completely. It is ultimately up to the player. Remember that only recently did the nfl make this a serious issue though. Therefore there probably isn't a whole lot of data on guys retiring early because of it. All the old timers found out after they were already effed up. You have a few that have walked away since so much light was cast on the problem. As research becomes clearer and these guys make more money faster you will see more make that decision.

All fair assumptions to make. But probably not applicable to Jordan Reed specifically, since he said he plans to continue playing.

"Should" and "will" are entirely different. I would probably agree with "should" myself. But that's not what got my attention, what got my attention was these assertions that Reed will have a shortened career. They're not at all fact-based.

He has said he intends to keep playing. So unless somebody can demonstrate through data that concussions lead to a high likelihood of a shortened career against the player's will, then this is stupid[/B].

Since there really isn't any reliable data on player concussions over the last 50 years, you have a wonderful world of denial built for yourself.

Simple question:
Can multiple concussions over a period of few years affect a player's physical abilities?

"Should" and "will" are entirely different. I would probably agree with "should" myself. But that's not what got my attention, what got my attention was these assertions that Reed will have a shortened career. They're not at all fact-based.

He has said he intends to keep playing. So unless somebody can demonstrate through data that concussions lead to a high likelihood of a shortened career against the player's will, then this is stupid.

I reiterate, no one has said that on this thread.

So what?
This is a discussion board, we're discussing, or stating opinions and making future predictions, thats what sports fans do.

Doesn't look like he'll play

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Reed is making an 8 figure salary. If we were in his shoes we'd keep playing and worry about the health risks later. He only has a short period of time where he can make his money. This isn't golf. Get your money Jordan and prey you're ok later on in life.

Reed is making an 8 figure salary. If we were in his shoes we'd keep playing and worry about the health risks later. He only has a short period of time where he can make his money. This isn't golf. Get your money Jordan and prey you're ok later on in life.



If i made one 8 figure salary id be able to make that work while chilling in the Caribbean for the rest of eternity. Just sayin...
And money aint worth quality of life. I hope to hell he bounces back and has a long ass career for us. He is one hell of a tight end.

Everyone is a neurologist these days.

Myself, I've always been a fake neurologist.

This thread on the first 3 pages are a bunch of crabby apples. Goodness, its ok to disagree with each other.

I'm not worried about him retiring soon, but I am worried for his distant future.

Hopefully for everyone, the medical technology in the future can help cure some of these issues caused by too many head injuries.

I reiterate, no one has said that on this thread.

So what?
This is a discussion board, we're discussing, or stating opinions and making future predictions, thats what sports fans do.

Don't rush the season, bro. Let Halloween and Thanksgiving have their day.

Since there really isn't any reliable data on player concussions over the last 50 years, you have a wonderful world of denial built for yourself.

Simple question:
Can multiple concussions over a period of few years affect a player's physical abilities?

Yes, though as evidenced by years and years of boxing, those effects don't typically set in until much later in life, after the athlete has long passed his playing days. There is very little history, proportionally speaking, of players and boxers having their physical abilities compromised until they are in their 40s, 50s, and beyond.