You remember all the way back to last week, when Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said that the media basically created the lingering effects of concussions? I loved that story, and I loved to see ProFootballTalk’s Darin Gantt take Lewis down. Good stuff. Well of course, since Marvin Lewis is either irresponsible, stupid, or insane, he’s right back at it. Wouldn’t you think the front office would step in and make him rest a beat before getting all nutso again?
Linebacker Vontaze Burfict (same guy from Lewis’ other quote) had to leave the week 7 game early because of a neck injury he suffered while smashing his helmet into Colts QB Andrew Luck. Just for a refresher, Burfict had one concussion in 2013. Then he had one this year. Then he had another this year. Then it looked like he had another this year, but he kept playing. Now he suffered what they’re politely calling a, “cervical strain.” Maybe it’s a concussion, maybe not, but with Burfict’s history, you have to be worried. Not Lewis. When asked about Burfict’s health, he summed it up in one word. “Fine.” Yet again, Darin Gantt took the exact right approach on this one, having this to say. In case you’re a wealthy industrialist and far too busy to follow that link, the headline will suffice:
Dr. Marvin Lewis says Vontaze Burfict is “fine”
Well played Gantt. The next move is yours, concussion-denier head coach.
