JetCane Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Jets handling of concussions alarms medical community Saturday, Dec 22, 2007 11:16 am EST The New York Jets don't talk about concussions — from the owner, to the coach, to the players according to the New York Times. The Times wrote: The New York Jets' institutional silence persists because the team is "tired of having people scrutinize what they do," said Dr. James P. Kelly, the Chicago Bears' neurologist from 1995 until 2003, and a professor of neurosurgery at the University of Colorado. "They arrogantly assume that they're doing the right thing when it's obvious to outsiders that they mismanage situations, Wayne Chrebet being the prime example. It looks like they have something to hide." Concussions are an issue throughout football, but the Jets have drawn special attention because Dr. Pellman until recently led the National Football League's commission on concussions, and he has been criticized by many medical experts for playing down the effects of concussions and for clearing players to return to the field too soon. Source: New York Times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 The New York Times has certainly turned ANTI New York Jets.Did Woody cancel his subscription or something? First the Gate D headlines now this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman88 Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 This isn't anything new, Dr. Pellman is an idiot and downplays the severiness of concusions and is on the jets payroll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Concussions are a growing problem and the treatment of them in all of sports- the Jets are not alone in this arena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 You stay classy Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 You keep trolling Alk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 You stay classy Jets. Remember the outrage on JN when Ted Johnson spoke out about his 3000 concussions? Me neither. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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