#98QBKiller Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4705807 Jackson: I blacked out By Sal Paolantonio Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson, in his first public comments since suffering a concussion last Sunday against the Washington Redskins, says it is extremely unlikely he will play this Sunday in Atlanta against the Falcons. "I don't think I can go," Jackson said. "I blacked out." That is the first time anyone said that Jackson lost consciousness after the hit by Redskins linebacker London Fletcher in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday. A Eagles senior official confirmed on Tuesday night that Jackson did in fact lose consciousness on the field on Sunday, and strongly suggested that the Eagles will be without their most explosive receiver in Atlanta. With the new emphasis on protecting players who have been concussed, Jackson's case begs for caution. Under the NFL's new mandates issued Nov. 24, the Eagles are working with a local neurosurgeon, who must provide an independent second opinion in cases involving players who have had a concussion and been removed from a game or practice. Jackson has been examined by that doctor, and will undergo exercise tests this week to see if he develops any headaches as a result. The Eagles' doctors cleared running back Brian Westbrook to play against San Diego on Nov. 15 -- just three weeks after he suffered a concussion against the Redskins on ESPN's "Monday Night Football" on Oct. 26 -- and he left the Chargers game with a second concussion. He is in the middle of a three-week neurological evaluation before he returns to the field. The experience with Westbrook, 30, has made the team doubly cautious with Jackson, who leads the team with 769 receiving yards and six touchdowns. Jackson is only 23 years and should be the centerpiece of the Eagles offense for the next decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polywog999 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Wow. I did not even know that this was as serious as it was. That Fletcher sure can hit, but here's to a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalig24 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Well as much as I don't like the kid, he's a little too c.ocky for me, I hope he is going to be ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Monty Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 The Westbrook situation is real tragic. How the hell did they let him go back for the 2nd concussion without an independent opinion to begin with? It seems like the new rules they made up on Nov. 24 should have been the default rule and not something done after Westbrook got another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhouse Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 is it just me or does it seem like there are more concussions/blacking-out this season compared to previous seasons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Well as much as I don't like the kid, he's a little too c.ocky for me, I hope he is going to be ok "****y" doesn't get snagged by the filter, so no worries. Words that DO get blocked by the filter should just be typed out and then blocked. Don't circumvent it with #$%*# symbols. Just a heads up. As for Jackson, he got absolutely crushed by Fletch. I'm glad a lot of guys on this team are still giving it their all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.T.real,lights,out Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Fletch is an eagle killer! lol But i do wish the guy good luck! He's fun to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honejc Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 anyone have a link to that hit? i didnt watch the game unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockeryfan Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 A lot of us have been waiting to see how he would handle a real hit, given his size. I guess we know now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirClintonPortis Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 anyone have a link to that hit?i didnt watch the game unfortunately. http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d814999c4/NFL-GameDay-Redskins-vs-Eagles-highlights It's around 1:50. [sarcasm]He's faking it, he rolled on his back.[/sarcasm] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champskins Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=310022 I was just talking about this the other day... concussions are a gift from the 'Skins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 The Iggles fans can say what they want but our middle linebacker took out their two best offensive players and neither has played a down since he hit them. HTTR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuraitengai Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 The Iggles fans can say what they want but our middle linebacker took out their two best offensive players and neither has played a down since he hit them. HTTR! thats exactly what i just realized. fletch took them both out, granted inadvertently. but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Go to sleep... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIXX99 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I bet the iggles really hate playing us. They may get an easy win but we take out one of their star players every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 League is going to have to do something about concussions soon.... players are falling left and right and new medical information points to dire consequences from repeated concussions. The helmets like boxing gloves may be causing more brain damage while defending against superficial damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskins55 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 If fletch doesn't make the pro bowl I'm never voting again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIXX99 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 if fletch doesn't make the pro bowl i'm never voting again.. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRUSupposed2Be Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 The Iggles fans can say what they want but our middle linebacker took out their two best offensive players and neither has played a down since he hit them. HTTR! Yes, but we still lost the damn game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPSean Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 is it just me or does it seem like there are more concussions/blacking-out this season compared to previous seasons? I think it's more likely just te growing emphasis and media coverage on the issue. I feel like I've been hearing about it more and more since Trent Green's concussion a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman69 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I bet the iggles really hate playing us. They may get an easy win but we take out one of their star players every game. A little payback for the body bag game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikie Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I think it's more likely just te growing emphasis and media coverage on the issue.I feel like I've been hearing about it more and more since Trent Green's concussion a few years back. that's what I believe as well... not more concussions, more awareness... I was listening to sirius radio during the draft and they had a prospect on and they asked the kid if he had any concussions while playing in college... his answer was, "no concussions, but I've seen white lights a few times"... the hosts (kirwan and ryan) chuckled and said, "bro, those are concussions"... they still tell the story in the sense that a lot of players are just becoming aware of the symptoms associated with concussions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MumboSauce Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 yeah I wish Desean the best in recovering from being concussed. This is a pretty serious thing that shouldn't be taken lightly (Hines Ward) I'm glad the NFL/teams, etc are taking the proper precaution in holding these guys out(Rothlisberger(sp) Westbrook, Portis etc. Maybe Engineers and doctors need to redesign helmets, mouthpieces or whatever technology that can minimize concussions. I realize the NFL is a collision sport and these things happen, but if better gear could minimize it, it needs to be looked into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 yeah I wish Desean the best in recovering from being concussed. This is a pretty serious thing that shouldn't be taken lightly (Hines Ward) I'm glad the NFL/teams, etc are taking the proper precaution in holding these guys out(Rothlisberger(sp) Westbrook, Portis etc. Maybe Engineers and doctors need to redesign helmets, mouthpieces or whatever technology that can minimize concussions. I realize the NFL is a collision sport and these things happen, but if better gear could minimize it, it needs to be looked into. I agree with what you said. I am surprised at the recent concussion news regarding the NFL. It seems as if people are surprised that concussions are bad and it might be caused by getting hit in the head. It's a contact sport... I do think new helmets need to be made and intentional spearing needs to be penalized. learn to tackle with shoulder. I'd rather have a hurt shoulder than a hurt head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bostic Hog Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 The Iggles fans can say what they want but our middle linebacker took out their two best offensive players and neither has played a down since he hit them. HTTR! psssss: Westbrook played after he got concussed vs. the Skins. Of course, he got another, but that one was at the hands of the Chargers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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