JetNation Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Joe McKnight has had his issues of staying healthy over the course of his brief three-year career. His first training camp, McKnight failed to come into camp in shape and thus, failed his physical. After he passed, he quickly became one of the better kick return specialists in the NFL, returning 2 for touchdowns (100 yards and 107 yards) and has averaged 29 yards per return. However, this season McKnight failed his physical again. After finally being allowed to participate in practice, he suffered a “head injury” as coaches and front office executives would describe it. He has been limited in practice ever since. Is this really just post concussion protocol as written in the NFL’s policy on concussions or is this something more severe? The answer to that question may be troubling to most fans. As a certified trainer, I will give you my feelings on McKnight’s injury and his potential future with the New York Jets. A concussion occurs when a force causes by an impact on the head that happens below the skull whent he brain hits the inner bones of the skull and richochets to the other side. In severe cases, the brain may actually twist when it is rebounding off the inner wall of the skull. In these types of severe concussions, the brain swells causing pressure to be placed on the spinal cord and brain stem. The brain stem is largely responsible for breathing, walking and other life functions. The word commonly used for severe head injurys is “Traumatic Brain Injury.” This occurs because the force of a sudden impact creates that ricochet of the brain and can cause bleeding, bruising, and oftentimes nerve damage. According to Medical News Today, 2 million adults and children suffer from a traumatic brain injury per year. There are many different levels of Traumatic Brain Injury that can be diagnosed. A mild T.B.I. would have symptoms such as, confusion, blurred vision, headaches, dizziness and problems focusing. A moderate to severe T.B.I. can include symptoms like, agitation/confrontational, continuous headache, persistent vomiting, weakness in arms and legs, and coordination problems. Recently, it has been reported that McKnight was “rude” or “standoff-ish” to the media, which could be out of frustration or agitation. He was confrontational to the point where media members were tearing into him for not speaking enough about his injury. As recently as this morning’s practice McKnight was walking to the practice field when he fell to a knee several times. A trainer brought him fluids and a garbage can in case of vomiting. Coordination issues, weakness in legs, fatigue and vomiting sounds more like a moderate to severe T.B.I. to me. I am not a doctor so I won’t diagnose Joe McKnight, however, I can formulate an opinion that his head injury is indeed traumatic and is in the moderate to severe level. The Jets are not speaking on this matter, labeling it simply as a “head injury.” The media should not be making jokes about this or trying to make light of this situation. I’m sure the team doctors are going to continue to keep an eye on McKnight in the upcoming days and weeks and monitor his progress or regress. The NFL has become very strict in their concussion policy for players, and with an injury as severe as I feel McKnight has, the Jets must do everything in their power to protect the player. Follow Me: View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 If he has TBI and the Jets trainers are putting him in pads, then Joe McKnight, after his civil suit, is going to own a partner's stake in both the Jets and the NFL. Naturally, we all hope McKnight isn't suffering from anything as devastating as that, but to hypothesize that he has TBI at this point is equivalent to positing that he's suffering from lung cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I'm no doctor. Pretty sure he has AIDS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 If he has TBI and the Jets trainers are putting him in pads, then Joe McKnight, after his civil suit, is going to own a partner's stake in both the Jets and the NFL. People think that the NFL will remain strong and dominant forever but nothing really does. A hundred years ago boxing was king. If and when the NFL gets class actioned to it's knees, the tastes of the sporting public may have moved on. To some sort of Hunger Games type of manhunt no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 IF this is true, which it isn't, then Rex is the biggest dick ever for making it sound like McKnight was being lazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 There People think that the NFL will remain strong and dominant forever but nothing really does. A hundred years ago boxing was king. If and when the NFL gets class actioned to it's knees, the tastes of the sporting public may have moved on. To some sort of Hunger Games type of manhunt no doubt. Or, soccer. You know, the most popular sport in the world, sans the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I thought the Jets were one of the "trial" teams for the new concussion testing equipment. Something something iPad, something something the player's entire medical history will be kept like CarFax. If this is true, and McKnight has something more devastating than a concussion, like TBI. Three things come to mind. 1. (From a personal standpoint). Holy crap. I hope he's okay. 2. (From a team standpoint). If he tests positive (?) for TBI, we need to be on the phone looking for more talent. As in, immediately. There was talk that Alex Green (RB, Green Bay) had his name floated in trade talks. I wonder if we fielded calls, or how serious we would take McKnight's absence. 3. (From an NFL standpoint) If McKnight says he's willing to play, but the league intercedes, does the team get compensation? I think we should get a later round comp pick for players we lose to a league imposed leave-of-absence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 If he had a TBI he'd be on bed rest not running around on the field in pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 People think that the NFL will remain strong and dominant forever but nothing really does. A hundred years ago boxing was king. If and when the NFL gets class actioned to it's knees, the tastes of the sporting public may have moved on. To some sort of Hunger Games type of manhunt no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 People think that the NFL will remain strong and dominant forever but nothing really does. A hundred years ago boxing was king. If and when the NFL gets class actioned to it's knees, the tastes of the sporting public may have moved on. To some sort of Hunger Games type of manhunt no doubt. Boxing died because it became an exclusively black and latino sport. Football will die because the owners will price out their customer base, not because of any lawsuit. The players in that class action suit have about as much chance of seeing reciprocity as those people trying to sue McDonald's because their kids are fat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaJetsFan Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I'm no doctor. Pretty sure he has AIDS. I didn't even know he was gay!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Boxing died because it became an exclusively black and latino sport. Football will die because the owners will price out their customer base, not because of any lawsuit. The players in that class action suit have about as much chance of seeing reciprocity as those people trying to sue McDonald's because their kids are fat. 20 nuggets for $4.99 and you might as well hand out crystal meth with school lunches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 People think that the NFL will remain strong and dominant forever but nothing really does. A hundred years ago boxing was king. If and when the NFL gets class actioned to it's knees, the tastes of the sporting public may have moved on. To some sort of Hunger Games type of manhunt no doubt. You had me right there with you ... until you turned a reasonably sensible post into a plug for the new Twilight, you fruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 If he had a TBI he'd be on bed rest not running around on the field in pads. Agreed. I think what we are seeing with Joe "there's no way I'm not making this team" McKnight is often referred to as a downward spiral. Concussion may be legit, but everything else we're seeing with him has an air of substance abuse / depression to it. I'm obviously not close to the situation, but he seems to a bit manic when we do get a glimpse into his behavior. Granted, depression could be the result of head injuries, but also the result of angst or fear of not making the team in general. Either way, hope he gets it together and gets healthy, physically and between the ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Boxing died because it became an exclusively black and latino sport. Football will die because the owners will price out their customer base, not because of any lawsuit. The players in that class action suit have about as much chance of seeing reciprocity as those people trying to sue McDonald's because their kids are fat. Boxing died in the US because there hasn't been a good American heavyweight champ since Tyson. The US dominated heavyweight boxing from the late 1800s when Sullivan won what start being considered the world championship until the mid 1990s when Tyson lost his mind. And like all sports US fans will only watch them if the US is at least good in them. The same thing will happen to the UFC if brazil and Europe start to dominated the popular weight classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Boxing died in the US because there hasn't been a good American heavyweight champ since Tyson. The US dominated heavyweight boxing from the late 1800s when Sullivan won what start being considered the world championship until the mid 1990s when Tyson lost his mind. And like all sports US fans will only watch them if the US is at least good in them. The same thing will happen to the UFC if brazil and Europe start to dominated the popular weight classes. This is a much smarter answer than mine. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I really hope the kid is ok but he practiced for 45 minutes after having problems walking if he has TBI, rex and woody will be crucified for this yay jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I really hope the kid is ok but he practiced for 45 minutes after having problems walking if he has TBI, rex and woody will be crucified for this yay jets The doctors would be, they cleared him to play after all the test they gave him. It's not 1950 were a coach smack you upside the head and tells you to stop being a pussy. Rex and Woody have zero responsibility with this. They team docs say who's healthy and who isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 The doctors would be, they cleared him to play after all the test they gave him. It's not 1950 were a coach smack you upside the head and tells you to stop being a pussy. Rex and Woody have zero responsibility with this. They team docs say who's healthy and who isn't. tests ? they poured water over his head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 tests ? they poured water over his head Prob cause he was reacting to the heat and they are doctors. If they say he's ok to train it has nothing to do with the coach or owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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