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[SteelerFan448]

Tua with another head injury. He's young, but this is tough to watch and you have to wonder is it worth it for him long-term.

 

[tapeANaspirin2it]

I think Tua is gonna call it a career early like Andrew Luck.

 

[TimesAreChanged]

Hock Tua

Can't believe We made it through the first half without this

 

[TimesAreChanged]

was it a bad one?

Mind reader...I was about to ask

 

[slashsteel]

31-10?

No no no the cop told HILL to lay down.

(too soon?)

 

[Steelmann]

Tua with another head injury. He's young, but this is tough to watch and you have to wonder is it worth it for him long-term.

At least he got to his second contract. 167 million fully guaranteed. . It helps a bit.

 

[TimesAreChanged]

Bringing back Colt McCoy memories when Harrison speared him. He couldn't see straight but shurmur put him back in

 

[tapeANaspirin2it]

That really wasn't a huge hit to trigger a concussion. He hit into Hamlin's midsection. No helmet to helmet, no head slamming the ground. He seems prone to them now. If he comes back, he should be wearing that new marshmallow protector.

 

[Troglodyte]

Another compelling matchup turned disappointment.

 

[FordFairLane]

Tua is cooked. Think we could snag Jaylen Wright for Russ Wilson?

 

[SteelerFan448]

At least he got to his second contract. 167 million fully guaranteed. . It helps a bit.

The financial security does. That wasn't even a hard hit he got tonight and he's the one who initiate it.

 

[tapeANaspirin2it]

McDaniel's scheme had teams confused last year. Has the league caught up?

 

[BLITZ]

McDaniel's scheme had teams confused last year. Has the league caught up?

it is week 2 but I hope so.

 

[stillerfaninfl]

Why was Mia. favored in this game? Even tho it's in Mia., the Bills have owned them the last 4 or 5 years

 

[tapeANaspirin2it]

Hill and Waddle on the bench. Just giving up. I know a comeback is almost impossible but there was 8 minutes left when this drive started. That's still in the realm of possibility. Plus, if Tua has to miss next week, don't you want your backup getting game reps with your starters?

If Tomlin sat starters with 8 minutes left, steeler fans would lose their minds.

 

[tapeANaspirin2it]

Why was Mia. favored in this game? Even tho it's in Mia., the Bills have owned them the last 4 or 5 years

Miami has a great September home record because opponents die in the heat. Plus I believe home teams on the Thursday game have a a high win %.

 

[Lloyd]

I guess the 80 degrees didn't help the Fins. They are in trouble.

 

[Steeler Pride]

That really wasn't a huge hit to trigger a concussion. He hit into Hamlin's midsection. No helmet to helmet, no head slamming the ground. He seems prone to them now. If he comes back, he should be wearing that new marshmallow protector.

The cap isn't going to have any impact on that hit last night. He literally ran into a fairly soft target, even softer than the padding on the caps, and still got concussed. He is just extremely susceptible to them at this point. I will be shocked if the Dolphins and/or NFL lets him back on the field again strictly from a liability stand point.

 

[Drink IRON City]

Score and Clock ???



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[Black & Gold Bleeder]

Big candidate to wear that soft helmet cover Daniels wears

 

[Troglodyte]

The financial security does. That wasn't even a hard hit he got tonight and he's the one who initiate it.

None of the tackles that led to his concussions looked particularly bad. In addition to history of concussions, I read there are also genetic markers that make a person more prone to getting concussions.

 

[slashsteel]

None of the tackles that led to his concussions looked particularly bad. In addition to history of concussions, I read there are also genetic markers that make a person more prone to getting concussions.

It has already proven to at minimal being a concern for his future. If he doesn’t retire now he should strongly think about not taking on the next contract.

We all have things to weigh in life. For him it is the love of the game vs self preservation. Maybe have some talks with ex players who had some concussion issues and how they have fared.

 

[madinsomniac]

Interesting question...

If a player retires, he is liable to repay a prorated portion of his signing bonus and forfeit future salaries... but if they are injured playing football, the team is on the hook for their salaries until they are healthy...

If Tua is told by doctors that the risk is too great to keep playing... can the dolphins get out of that contract or not? The cause will be an on the field injury, but once tge concussion symptoms clear does that count as" being healthy" if the residual consequence of that injury causes him an inability to play anymore...

 

[Confluence]

Interesting question...

If a player retires, he is liable to repay a prorated portion of his signing bonus and forfeit future salaries... but if they are injured playing football, the team is on the hook for their salaries until they are healthy...

If Tua is told by doctors that the risk is too great to keep playing... can the dolphins get out of that contract or not? The cause will be an on the field injury, but once tge concussion symptoms clear does that count as" being healthy" if the residual consequence of that injury causes him an inability to play anymore...

His injury was caused by his occupation. I'd be stunned if the CBA didn't fully back players in situations like this.

 

[Drink IRON City]

If injury puts him out of sevice, they will settle an injury settlement which will take into account all money in contract.

If he retires (not injury), the team has 2 options, try to recoup or settle the guaranteed money. I’m sure it is written in contract that accounts for this very exact thing. Both parties already know the options.


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