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sandtrapjack · 11-01-2007, 12:21 PM

Yes all that being considered about Coles and his mental and physical toughness.

That not withstanding, but are there not NEW league rules with regard to concussions? I thought I heard something about it during the off season from the owners meetings.

They voted on concussions and that once a player is diagnosed with a concussion, depending on the severity, it is mandatory that they sit out a pre-determined number of games.

I may be incorrect, but concussions in the league have become a very hot topic from the league standpoint.

Coles may not have a choice about playing or not, there may be a league rule that forbids it. Anyone else have anything more, or heard this as well?

11-01-2007, 12:21 PM	#18
sandtrapjack The Starter Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,994	Re: Jets' Coles may sit out vs. Redskins with concussion Yes all that being considered about Coles and his mental and physical toughness. That not withstanding, but are there not NEW league rules with regard to concussions? I thought I heard something about it during the off season from the owners meetings. They voted on concussions and that once a player is diagnosed with a concussion, depending on the severity, it is mandatory that they sit out a pre-determined number of games. I may be incorrect, but concussions in the league have become a very hot topic from the league standpoint. Coles may not have a choice about playing or not, there may be a league rule that forbids it. Anyone else have anything more, or heard this as well?