It’s not every Sunday that three big quarterbacks go down with concussions. But that is definitely what happened as Michael Vick, Jay Cutler and Alex Smith were concussed and knocked out of their games.

 Michael Vick

Vick suffered his concussion in the second quarter of the Philadelphia Eagles matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. Eagles Coach Andy Reid said Vick is quite foggy, has a headache and is just trying to rest.

Vick is expected to take it easy. Nick Foles will be the quarterback in the meantime, but Reid said as long as Vick is healthy, he is the Eagles starting QB.

I think it’s probably a good idea to give Foles a chance and let Vick rest up. Seriously. Vick is delicate enough as it is. Give the guy some rest! » Continue reading “Concussed: Three QBs Go Down”

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Another former NFL player is confirmed to have suffered brain damage.

Reuters reported Friday that a mental examination given to former NFL quarterback Art Schlichter found damage to his frontal lobe.

The damage, according to the Reuters piece, is likely from numerous concussions Schlichter received while playing college and pro football.

Schlichter’s exam was court ordered as he was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for his role in a phony ticket scheme.

The frontal lobe is located the around your forehead. It is essential as it focuses on the ability to recognize the consequences of actions, as well as motor functions, memory and impulse control.

Damage to the frontal lobe can include such effects as memory loss, as well as a disturbance in motor functions.

Schlichter’s news comes off of the recent announcement that the brain of former Chargers linebacker Junior Seau was going to be donated to doctors.

Schlichter was selected No. 1 in the 1982 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. The former Buckeyes quarterback played a total of 13 games in his career, all for the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts.

Stories about NFL players and the effect concussions have are disturbing.

Its quite startling when learning of the retirement of Kris Dielman, 31, from the San Diego Chargers. You see, that might be old when you consider the age of most football players. But to me? That’s pretty young!

The guard finished the 2011 season on injured reserve and had reportedly been considering retirement since suffering a seizure following a concussion in a game in October.

Dielman reportedly wants to keep playing, but doctors advise the quality of his life would diminish if kept play.

Craig Mitnick, a trial attorney representing more than 200 former players, recently released an informative video detailing a mass tort action against the NFL. The suit charges that the NFL and other defendants intentionally and fraudulently misrepresented and/or concealed medical evidence about the short- and long-term risks regarding repetitive traumatic brain injury and concussions, and failed to warn players that they risked permanent brain damage if they returned to play too soon after sustaining a concussion.

Here’s the video:

Let us know what you think … Is it possibly past time for the league to be more honest about concussions and be more proactive with players that are suffering from them?

Miranda Remaklus is senior reporter for Aerys Offsides. She’s also a contributor at Aaron Miles’ Fastball in the MLB section. Follow her on Twitter, @missmiranda.