Real Sports' Look at the NFL and Concussions

[70Chip]

Forensic Doctors are saying there is a link between concussions and the depression that was apparently a factor in the suicide of former Eagle Andre Waters. I'm no psychiatrist, but it seems to me that Waters was showing signs of imbalance during his playing days, long before concussions could have had any degenerative effect.

The known side-effects of concussions would certainly not be helpful to someone who has depression, but they are being dishonest if they say there is a provable link. Is Troy Aikman suicidal, or Steve Young? This has Peter Angelos style lawsuit written all over it.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

Forensic Doctors are saying there is a link between concussions and the depression that was apparently a factor in the suicide of former Eagle Andre Waters. I'm no psychiatrist, but it seems to me that Waters was showing signs of imbalance during his playing days, long before concussions could have had any degenerative effect.

The known side-effects of concussions would certainly not be helpful to someone who has depression, but they are being dishonest if they say there is a provable link. Is Troy Aikman suicidal, or Steve Young? This has Peter Angelos style lawsuit written all over it.

I honestly cannot speak intelligently to the issue since I don't have an M.D. and have not done a lot of independent research. But, I don't think every player who has suffered multiple concussions has to suffer serious depression or commit suicide in order for there to be any validity to the theory. The story could indeed have Peter Angelos written all over it, or it could be a "Any Given Sunday" sleezy team-doctor sorta deal.

This story reminds me of the stories coming out of Iraq about soldiers who were badly shaken in IED attacks. Basically, the stories talked about how so many soldiers go through IED attacks, suffer what amounts to severe concussions, and later develop severe emotional disorders. I saw a news story about it and a doctor basically said that science is now discovering that all sorts of strange emotional and behavior problems result from severe concussive blasts, head trauma, etc.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I honestly cannot speak intelligently to the issue since I don't have an M.D. and have not done a lot of independent research. But, I don't think every player who has suffered multiple concussions has to suffer serious depression or commit suicide in order for there to be any validity to the theory. The story could indeed have Peter Angelos written all over it, or it could be a "Any Given Sunday" sleezy team-doctor sorta deal.

This story reminds me of the stories coming out of Iraq about soldiers who were badly shaken in IED attacks. Basically, the stories talked about how so many soldiers go through IED attacks, suffer what amounts to severe concussions, and later develop severe emotional disorders. I saw a news story about it and a doctor basically said that science is now discovering that all sorts of strange emotional and behavior problems result from severe concussive blasts, head trauma, etc.

I think you probably right SGG, hurry up and get back in there, your getting paid big bucks. We don't REALLY care about your health or what happens down the road....long term effects. They need to get some outside medical opinions, (NON BIAS M.D's) and LISTEN to them, on this serious issue.

I look foward to catching this piece.