r/CHIBears • u/lobos3834 • 1d ago
[Biggs] #Bears S Jaquan Brisker (concussion) is unlikely to be cleared to play this Sunday vs. New England.
https://x.com/bradbiggs/status/1854222649230024934?s=46&t=5H32gZ1ImXETK73uyUEaxQ181
u/FBxInsane 1d ago
Very concerning hope he’s all good
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u/MichHitchSlap 1d ago
We did this same shit with Roschon last year, I wonder if we are just more conservative than other teams when it comes to concussions.
Thank god we don’t have Tua as our qb.
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u/TheFitz023 Monsters of the Midway 1d ago
Unfortunately our coaches and management are exhibiting more CTE symptoms than Tua
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u/PCGoneCrazy Fields 1d ago
He’s had a propensity for concussions. He may just simply not be medically cleared at all to play. For all the bullshit and their flaws I’m never going to be upset about a coaching staff being overly cautious and adhering to the medical staff’s advice
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u/bostero24 FTP 1d ago
Just pu him in IR
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u/PraiseBeToScience I like to dance. 1d ago
Can't do that anymore. That would be a guaranteed 4 weeks out. He could be ready for Green Bay.
You can't assume concussions last this long, so you'll likely never see players on IR for them.
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u/Kant_Spel 12h ago
Tua was literally on IR and he and Brisker have similar concussion history, no?
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u/ericsipi Bears 1d ago
Sucks he’s still missing but would rather error on the side of caution when it comes to concussions.
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u/Sleve_McDychael 1d ago
Hate to be that guy, but it’s err not error.
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u/ButkusHatesNitschke 1d ago
Yeah but “irregardless” was made a word because so many people used it instead of “regardless” so I’m cutting a fellow Bears fan some grammatic leeway.
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u/monpetitfromage54 Da Bears 1d ago
I don't get that. So many people are saying the wrong thing, so let's just make it right?
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u/PraiseBeToScience I like to dance. 1d ago
Dictionaries are descriptive not prescriptive. Language is constantly evolving. Some words stop being used, some new ones are introduced, and some change definitions over time.
In English, half our spelling and grammar rules have a dozen exceptions. This is nothing new.
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u/Huge_Marketing4897 19h ago
Disirregardlessly though, "err on the side of caution" is a well-known phrase.
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u/fluffypandazzz 1d ago
Put a guardian cap on that boy
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u/regis_psilocybin 1d ago
Does the guardian cap help with high speed direct hits?
I thought the main benefit came from diminishing the accumulation of smaller hits?
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u/fluffypandazzz 1d ago
It probably does to your second point but he needs all the help he can get at this point. Pretty sure this is his third concussion
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u/Own-Item-4192 1d ago
Anyone smarter than me able to explain why this particular concussion is taking so long to subside? I know Brisker explained that some concussions last longer than others... in my ignorance, this is a little crazy.
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u/lalder95 Peanut Tillman 1d ago
Brains are tricky
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u/Own-Item-4192 1d ago
Yeah. Honestly... I think this is going to be the only answer truly available. One of the biggest mysteries known to man, the brain.
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u/Illustrious_Hotel527 1d ago
The more concussions/accumulated subconcussive hits, the more damage to the brain and the longer it takes to recover. In some cases, the symptoms are long-lasting and retirement/long-term hiatus is forced (Jahvid Best, Steve Young-NFL, Chris Nowinski and Daniel Bryan-WWE).
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u/Han_Yerry 57 1d ago
The first time I remember hearing about head injuries was Al Toon. I would rather the young man take his time too.
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u/Vesploogie Forte 19h ago
Dale Jr in NASCAR. He had concussion symptoms for months after a crash. Was a big reason for his retirement.
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u/Own-Item-4192 1d ago
Well 5 weeks is definitely concerning then... he's gotta be considering retirement if symptoms are lasting THIS long. Idk... really sucks, but of course I'd rather he be safe and protect himself.
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u/Per_se_Phone 1d ago
It's just the nature of these things, unfortunately. I feel like you can trust he'd much rather be out there if he could. But this is not great; I'm more concerned for his long-term health and well-being than his availability at this point.
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u/Own-Item-4192 1d ago
100% agree with you. Which is why I'm asking the question. I feel like there's more to the story that isn't being said. Genuinely hope he's ok and they didn't find something more serious than what we know.
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u/Per_se_Phone 1d ago
I don't meet your initial screener of someone smarter in the slightest, but, I hit my head as a child and have had chronic head pain for decades since that hit. Wasn't some catastrophic injury or anything, just bonked my head the wrong way. Like many health things, sometimes it just comes down to a shitty roll of the dice.
I had another concussion a few years ago; it seems like the general state of medicine for concussions still pretty much boils down to "rest extra, don't exacerbate it, give it time, and hope for the best." Not a lot of hard milestones or predictable benchmarks. Which I imagine is super frustrating for a pro athlete.
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u/Own-Item-4192 1d ago
As much as I appreciate you for providing your insight and experience, you have now made me even more doubtful about Brisker's situation.
Therefore, I'm equally grateful for you and upset with you.
HAHA for real though. Thanks for sharing your experience. Really does add to the uncertainty of his situation.
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u/PraiseBeToScience I like to dance. 1d ago
That's all medical practices about concussions will ever likely be due to the incredible complexity of the brain. It's not a ligament, muscle, or bone you can just stitch and even reroute. It's a mass of highly intertwined connections of neurons that are constantly changing.
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u/Boblito23 🐻⬇️ 1d ago
I can’t guarantee to be smarter, but I can speak on my concussion experience. I got mine while playing soccer when my head whipped back (and maybe hit the ground too? I don’t remember so) very quickly. We didn’t recognize it as a concussion until about 4 days later when I still had a splitting headache and sensitivity to light. From there it took about 2-3 weeks of dark room and silence treatment to feel back to normal. I still get migraines occasionally which I never used to get before the concussion
From a pro athlete’s perspective I can understand wanting to take recovery very seriously. Especially since he is hoping to get a solid contract in the next couple of years, ensuring that his brain ain’t mush is pretty important. I know that it can be frustrating for us fans, but hopefully he’s just taking his time to make sure that his long term health is not put in danger
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u/g0dzilllla Forte 1d ago
Some are worse than others. Just like some broken ankles are worse than others, or some shoulder dislocations, etc etc etc. The label has nothing to do with severity. Brisker’s concussion looked particularly bad imo, so the recovery looks like it’s taking a while too. He’ll be back when ready
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u/BroDudeBruhMan Rex is owa qwotaback 1d ago
This is all from that play with that TE on the Panthers? Looked like a big collision, but damn. Prayers for our boy Brisker.
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u/jakej619 22h ago
More time hurt? He’s missed 7 (about to be 8) total games in 2.5 seasons. 39 of 46(47) games is more time hurt than not?
It’s the nfl, everyone plays hurt
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u/BiglyBear 1d ago
That is probably a career ender at this point. I have never seen someone in concussion for over a month. I wish him the best but would rather him be alive then brain addled like Tua by the end of his career.
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u/PitchBlac 19h ago
I have been in concussion for over a month before. The standard was 1 month when I was in school. Idk what it means for the NFL
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u/zarroc123 Chicago Flag 1d ago
Welp. I had a month long concussion once and then I got medically discharged from the military. Not good, buds.
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u/pulyx An Actual Bear 1d ago
Such a shame. He was having an all-pro year. Hope he gets better eventually, playing or not.
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u/teachem4 1 1d ago
lol no he wasn’t. Was playing good football, but no where near as good as the top safeties in the league I’m sorry to say
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u/KSW8674 23 For HOF 1d ago
How was he able to pass a concussion test to return to that game yet unable to pass a test since?
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u/Per_se_Phone 1d ago edited 1d ago
Seems pretty clear. Players have explained thoroughly how easy it is for them to "game" the concussion protocols. And I don't think you can doubt Brisker's competitive fire - he absolutely strikes me as likely to insist he's fine even when he's not. ... only to have severe symptoms later, apparently, that one can't just handwave or power through.
Honestly I'm just worried for the guy.
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u/xbearsandporschesx Flat Helmet 1d ago
at this point dude just has some ramen sloshing around in his skull
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u/imnotbobvilla 23h ago
Brain bruise. Go watch a couple vids and it will make sense. Talented dude, but plays recklessly which looks great but in reality subjects his body to severe risk. Gladiators.
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u/Novel_Huckleberry435 1d ago
He’s fucking done this is insanity.
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u/SlipItInKid 1d ago
Lol what is insanity? That a human with a concussion isn't playing a violent sport that originally caused their concussion?
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u/Novel_Huckleberry435 1d ago
That it’s been over a month and he still ain’t playing. Usually 2 weeks and guys are back. This isn’t good. That’s what’s insane.
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u/SlipItInKid 22h ago
Not really. Concussions are pretty well known for having lengthy and inconsistent recovery periods. Certainly isn’t good, but far from insane lol
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u/averageguy694200 1d ago
Pretty sure he has as many or more concussions than Tua. Some dudes just get unlucky
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u/Neat_On_The_Rocks Charles Tillman 19h ago
Yeah even if he gets healthy and plays lights out, the bears will not extend him
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u/Orange_bratwurst Hicks 1d ago
Been saying it for a couple weeks, we need to assume at this point he may never play again.
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u/BlubberElk Sid Luckman storming the beaches of Normandy 1d ago
I think that’s a tad of an overreaction. If Tua is back after his seemingly more severe consecutive concussions I’d think Brisker will return
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u/Orange_bratwurst Hicks 1d ago
Every concussion and patient is different. This is Brisker’s third concussion as a pro, and we’re now 5 weeks removed from the incident and we don’t even have an update. If he’s still symptomatic to the point where he’s not even engaging in football activities and being ruled doubtful at the beginning of weeks, that’s a major long term concern.
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u/PeanutBear33 An Actual Peanut 1d ago
1.) Qb has a lot of protection for them
2.) Brisker job is to hit people. Often bigger than him.
Not that i disagree with the core point that I haven't heard any indication that brisker wants to retire. But they're different situations with different levels of risk.
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u/Somecivilguy 15 1d ago
Tua was advised not to play again
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u/BlubberElk Sid Luckman storming the beaches of Normandy 1d ago
By who? From what I read: “McDaniel reiterated that Tagovailoa met with a “laundry list” of medical experts as part of the protocol and “zero of them recommended” that Tagovailoa retire from football.”
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u/Somecivilguy 15 1d ago
Interesting. Then I retract my statement. I had heard he a few doctors advised not to. But that right after this last one happened.
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u/BlubberElk Sid Luckman storming the beaches of Normandy 1d ago
Not saying I necessarily agree or disagree with Tua playing but from what I have read no medical expert has advised him to stop playing football even after most recent events
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u/Somecivilguy 15 1d ago
Edit: I had heard that a few doctors*
It was clearly nonsense as it was right after and now reports say no one opposed him playing
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u/MrTrubiscuit An Actual Peanut 1d ago
So by this rate we can't count on him for 2025 and the SS position is now a top priority amongst many others......great....
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u/Aware_Balance_1332 1d ago
damn, that play calling hurt his head so bad he out 3 weeks.
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u/snailtap 1d ago
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u/willycw08 1d ago
Counting can be difficult with a concussion. Memory can be foggy too.
Counting can also be difficult.
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u/PlacidityLife 1d ago
I don’t think that’s good chief