Jahvid Best Didn't Experience Concussion-Like Symptoms Until After 49ers Game

by Sean Yuille on Oct 17, 2011 4:05 PM EDT in Detroit Lions News

The reason the news about Jahvid Best's latest concussion didn't come until early Monday morning is because he didn't actually experience any symptoms until after the 49ers game, according to Jim Schwartz. During his press conference today, Schwartz shared that information and also made it clear that Best was available in the fourth quarter. He wasn't used because the Lions opted to go with Maurice Morris.

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Considering Best is a bigger weapon in the passing game than Morris, it seems odd to me that the Lions would go with Morris in the final couple drives. That's why everybody figured Best was out with a concussion, but based on Schwartz's comments, it seems that Best was available and the concussion wasn't discovered until after the game.

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Then why did we go with Morris?????

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by Detroitnr1 on Oct 17, 2011 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Is there something wrong with going with Morris?

He averaged 4 YPC.

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by Mavyrk on Oct 17, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Morris in the slot?

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by CLF on Oct 17, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions

He did have 1 rec for 8 yards...

Which was his only target, so it’s not like he can’t catch a ball and run.

It’s smart of them to put Morris in the slot. Otherwise you’re telegraphing to the opponent that if Morris is in he’s always a blitz pickup or it’s a run. All of our players are expected to be multi-dimensional, why would Morris be any different?

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by Mavyrk on Oct 17, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

No, but there's something wrong with putting him in on the last 2 drives when we were pretty much passing the entire time...

Best was the 2nd in receiving yards yesterday =\

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by ZWC11 on Oct 17, 2011 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions

My guess is blocking.

What’s retarded, is when Morris was slotted out.

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by CLF on Oct 17, 2011 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Why go with Morris?

by gregie on Oct 17, 2011 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Why Morris?

Maybe they were looking for another blocker not an
extra reciever.

by gregie on Oct 17, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Because Best can't pull his head out and pick up a blitz

by CR on Oct 17, 2011 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Ahh, you are a little behind Sean, Bleacher Reports has him going on IR. LOL

They are taking the ~~word~~ tweet of noted NFL Draft Analyst Dion Caputi that because it is his second concussion that he will likely be placed on IR.

Funny, Aaron Rodgers had two concussions last year. I don’t recall him missing more than one start.

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by NorthLeft12 on Oct 17, 2011 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

What a joke

Crap like that is exactly why despite their greatest efforts, people’s opinion about BR won’t change. Such irresponsible reporting.

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by Sean Yuille on Oct 17, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

by Hyperion Ecta on Oct 17, 2011 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I can't wait for Leshoure to come back.

I enjoy watching Best, but he cant even hold up after a dozen carries. Having a two back system with Leshoure and Best both lined up next to Matt, and Calvin, Pettigrew, and Young lined up out there? Awwwwwww Yeah….. getting chills just thinking about it…

by xxxxNateDaGreat on Oct 17, 2011 4:45 PM EDT reply actions

I have a feeling Schwartz may be stretching the truth somewhat

because I really can’t imagine that we would completely remove one of our biggest offensive weapons out at the end of a close game unless they knew something was wrong with him. Maybe they really just wanted Momo in for his blocking prowess, but I’m having a hard time believing that.

Either way, I’m worried. How many concussions has dude had in his short football career? Factor in that he plays RB and is relatively small, and you have reason to be concerned about this going into the future. I’m praying this won’t become a serious issue in the future, but given the dude’s history it’s hard to believe that it won’t be.

by motown313 on Oct 17, 2011 7:36 PM EDT reply actions

Covering his ass because Best wasn't in the locker room like he's suppose to be in these situations lol

at least IMO.

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by ZWC11 on Oct 18, 2011 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions

In schwartz speak

which we all know and love does he “have a head”
Seriously though I hope he’s ok and gotta wonder about these darn concussions, wasn’t the new helmets supposed to help prevent them? 3 players (Durant, Scheff and Best) is a lot on one team and I know the league is protecting them more which they should always(have had some in football myself)but it seems like we are getting hit hard by them.
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by JayBDet on Oct 18, 2011 10:40 PM EDT reply actions

Jahvid Best Had 3 Concussions Thus Far In 2011

People seem to forget that Jahvid suffered a concussion against the Browns during pre-season. In reality he has suffered a concussion in August, September, and just recently in October, 3 months in a row. I would say things are not looking too positive for him. I wish him the best and hope he make the right decision when thinking about his future. Football is a very dangerous sport.

by okfootball12 on Oct 23, 2011 12:14 PM EDT reply actions

When did he have one in September?

He’s had three in his career. His last year at Cal, preseason and now last week.

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by Sean Yuille on Oct 23, 2011 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Jahvid Had More Than 3 Concussions

According to Cal’s coach, one week before the concussion that ended his Cal playing days he suffered what the team called a “mild concussion” against Arizona. I’m not a doctor, but maybe it contributed to the major concussion. Less than a week to heal. Yes, and you are right, Jahvid has suffered two more concussions in the NFL. A total of 4 if not more. Pretty sure there are more we may not be aware of. People are saying he need to sit out the rest of the season or it might hurt his career. What about his life. Another concussion can be very costly.

by okfootball12 on Oct 24, 2011 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions