% that Clausen starts Sunday

[Swarly]

I thought the policy for concussions was you are not allowed to return to a game/etc on the same day if you are showing signs or symptoms of a concussion?

Didn't know it automatically stopped you from playing in the next game. You sure about that one?

[CRA]

Seriously?

I wasn't aware of that. I guess we'll be seeing Clausen next week, for better or worse.

well, second thought......I have tried to find something to confirm that and I haven't found anything. So maybe that isn't accurate. Only thing I can find is you aren't allowed back into the game.

- thanks anybodyhome.

[PanthersPhan18]

Seriously?

I wasn't aware of that. I guess we'll be seeing Clausen next week, for better or worse.

That's the rule now. If you had a concussion, you cannot play the week after regardless of how you feel the next day.

[panthers34]

he better start or moore better play awsome

[jasonluckydog]

3%

[Mr. Scot]

Moore being admitted to the hospital makes it fairly likely. Not a lock, though.

[Squirrel]

0% Telling you we are going to get a Veteran QB.

[Cat'sGrowl]

Well, if the aforementioned statements about the NFL's concussion policy are true, then 100%.

If not, then I'd say 50%.

[Chaos]

Does the rule apply to fake concussions as well as real ones?

[RoachKiller]

1% chance, although, I think Clausen will start before the end of the year.

[cdandi1]

Not quite...

"Effective immediately, the new policy, issued by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, expands the list of symptoms that would preclude a player from returning to a game or practice on the same day.

The symptoms include:

* Being unable to remember assignments or plays or other signs of confusion

* Gap in memory

* Abnormal neurological examination, including abnormal pupillary response, persistent dizziness or vertigo, and abnormal balance on sideline testing

* New and persistent headache, especially if accompanied by sensitivity to light, nausea, and vomiting

* Loss of consciousness

The new policy also establishes rules for when a player can return to game action after being removed for the duration of a practice or game.

"The player should not be considered for return-to-football activities until he is fully asymptomatic, both at rest and after exertion, has a normal neurological examination, normal neuropsychological testing, and has been cleared to return by both his team physician(s) and the independent neurological consultant," the policy states.

All teams have selected an independent neurologist and they have been approved by the league.

Moore must pass all the tests by both the team docs as well as the independent docs before he can even practice. He can feasibly play next week, but right now I'd say the odds are not in his favor since Fox would like nothing more than play Clausen.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4707604

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Neurology/HeadTrauma/17302

A very well thought, well said and insightful post. :cheers2:

[cdandi1]

ps.. i think 80 percent chance clausen starts. Even if we sign a vet, he isn't going to know the offence better than clausen in less than a week.

[Squirrel]

A very well thought, well said and insightful post. :cheers2:

Yeah he's banned we cant have that around here.

[weyco2000]

0% Telling you we are going to get a Veteran QB.

Not to start.