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Cam Newton exposed the greatest flaw in NFL safety
Cam Newton exposed the greatest flaw in NFL safetyI don't know if Cam Newton was concussed.The doctors didn't know if Newton was concussed.Newton himself probably didn't know if he was concussed.
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The NFL Didn't Follow Its Own Concussion Protocol For Cam Newton
The NFL Didn't Follow Its Own Concussion Protocol For Cam NewtonSo Cam Newton's brain got pounded multiple times but he didn't get checked for a concussion until after the game?Don't worry, the NFL can explain everything (emphasis mine):"There was communication between medical personnel on the Carolina sideline, including the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant, and the two independent certified athletic trainer spotters in the booth.During stoppage in play while on-field officials were in the process of administrating [sic] penalties, the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant and team physician requested video from the spotters and reviewed the play.
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NFL Concussion Protocol Failed Cam Newton
NFL Concussion Protocol Failed Cam NewtonUSA Today Sports / ReutersThis post was originally featured at Forbes.com.Last night's NFL season opener between Denver and Carolina and the disregard for quarterback Cam Newton's brain health was a stark reminder of how far the NFL has to go in safeguarding players from the ramifications of concussions.Newton appeared to be hit in the head at least four times and remained in the game.
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