Chris Olave placed on IR after 2nd concussion in 2024; out at least 4 weeks per Coach Rizzi (3 Viewers)

[TruSaint]

There's a good chance he's done for good unfortunately, hate to see it.

 

[Andrus]

I don't see him coming back this season, and that is completely understandable. Olave has to do what's best for him, and IMO sitting out is the right thing for him to do.

 

[rlemieux]

A broken brain is different than broken bones
I watched my dad have his mental decline - seemingly more minor than many others; but even a minor one was bad enough
And it started when he was late 60s
Now imagine your dad starting to lose his brain in his late 30s - that most of your adult life you’re watching your father in mental decline

While the ‘provide for the future idea’ is noble and all, it’s pretty shortsighted

I’m ok with it as I’m sure a lot of people would agree. I’d sacrifice my brain, back, arms, legs whatever for my kids.

I understand both sides and I’m sure my kids think I’m more important that money. I know though I a couple generations I’ll be forgotten but giving my heirs an opportunity like that I couldn’t pass up on.

 

[Madmarsha]

While the ‘provide for the future idea’ is noble and all, it’s pretty shortsighted

Heck, I know this is extreme, but I am worried that he doesn't even have a future. Highly unlikely. I just don't want to see it happen.

 

[Madmarsha]

I never want to see him on a stretcher again, even if that means never seeing him catch a touchdown again.

And completely lifeless. When you see a guy get completely knocked out for even a second, that's what gets me.

 

[oysters]

Look, I know Concussions and CTE are on the forefront but I tend to lean towards the Tua thinking on this. My life is more about providing for my children and children’s children than myself. I’d gladly die to save or advance them substantially. There is danger in everything we do. You think guys on an oil rig should retire because tomorrow they could lose their lives? I’m all for these players doing what they want. I’m pro-choice when it comes to that. In their position I’d play with a broken back for pure love and enjoyment plus the added benefit of generational wealth.

Look, I know Concussions and CTE are on the forefront but I tend to lean towards the Tua thinking on this. My life is more about providing for my children and children’s children than myself. I’d gladly die to save or advance them substantially. There is danger in everything we do. You think guys on an oil rig should retire because tomorrow they could lose their lives? I’m all for these players doing what they want. I’m pro-choice when it comes to that. In their position I’d play with a broken back for pure love and enjoyment plus the added benefit of generational wealth.

In this case, there’s no benefit to return for him. Hey not in a contract year so playing great or not playing gets him paid the same. Heal up and come back next year healthy. That’s the smart move for him and his future.

 

[Madmarsha]

Look, I know Concussions and CTE are on the forefront but I tend to lean towards the Tua thinking on this. My life is more about providing for my children and children’s children than myself. I’d gladly die to save or advance them substantially. There is danger in everything we do. You think guys on an oil rig should retire because tomorrow they could lose their lives? I’m all for these players doing what they want. I’m pro-choice when it comes to that. In their position I’d play with a broken back for pure love and enjoyment plus the added benefit of generational wealth.

I mean, I get this, too, but I think Tua's nuts.

 

[rlemieux]

I mean, I get this, too, but I think Tua's nuts.

Most jocks are.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

I’m ok with it as I’m sure a lot of people would agree. I’d sacrifice my brain, back, arms, legs whatever for my kids.

I understand both sides and I’m sure my kids think I’m more important that money. I know though I a couple generations I’ll be forgotten but giving my heirs an opportunity like that I couldn’t pass up on.

You point out the issue yourself- it’s not a zero sum game - your sacrifice/their gain - your sacrifice creates a burden as well as a gain
The value of either can’t be known from the present position

 

[No2DC]

Look, I know Concussions and CTE are on the forefront but I tend to lean towards the Tua thinking on this. My life is more about providing for my children and children’s children than myself. I’d gladly die to save or advance them substantially. There is danger in everything we do. You think guys on an oil rig should retire because tomorrow they could lose their lives? I’m all for these players doing what they want. I’m pro-choice when it comes to that. In their position I’d play with a broken back for pure love and enjoyment plus the added benefit of generational wealth.

It's a personal decision, but I would not advise a relative of mine to keep going. Brain damage is not something to be taken lightly. There us a legal element to this a well. If I'm a team and a player to continue after a certain number official concussions, I having him sign a waiver. If they have serious cognitive impairment or decline in their 40s, don't try to sue me as an organization.

 

[Sun Wukong]

Look, I know Concussions and CTE are on the forefront but I tend to lean towards the Tua thinking on this. My life is more about providing for my children and children’s children than myself. I’d gladly die to save or advance them substantially. There is danger in everything we do. You think guys on an oil rig should retire because tomorrow they could lose their lives? I’m all for these players doing what they want. I’m pro-choice when it comes to that. In their position I’d play with a broken back for pure love and enjoyment plus the added benefit of generational wealth.

No offense, but this was clearly written by someone who has never had go deal with a loved one who has severe brain issues, cognitive decline, dementia, etc.

It's not arthritis. It's not a bad back. Its a forking astronomical and heart breaking burden for everyone involved.

 

[rlemieux]

No offense, but this was clearly written by someone who has never had go deal with a loved one who has severe brain issues, cognitive decline, dementia, etc.

It's not arthritis. It's not a bad back. Its a forking astronomical and heart breaking burden for everyone involved.

Dad suffered a stroke, won't go into details but let's just say he wasn't the same after that. Mom had early onset dementia and lived with me, my wife and kids for the last year of her life because she couldn't be on her own. Did it suck? Yep, would money make it better, nope but I can guarantee you both of them would've gone through it all again x 1000 if they knew their kids and grandkids never had to worry about a light bill again in their lives. Everyone dies, a lot die slow painful deaths, that's life. What I and I'm sure many don't want is to die like that and be a financial and physical burden to my children and grand children. I wouldn't sell my soul for 500 million dollars but I'd sure allow a lobotomy for that money knowing that was one less thing my children had to worry about. Life ends, that's kinda life.

Also, it wasn't fun at the time but I can tell you something else. I'm not physically or mentally broken by either. I miss my parents dearly but in life you don't have time to cry and moan about it. I don't believe in therapy, I believe in getting up and going the next day. I put my big boy pants on and continue to do the job God gave me to do daily, not griping or complaining or feeling sorry for myself while I'm doing it either.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Dad suffered a stroke, won't go into details but let's just say he wasn't the same after that. Mom had early onset dementia and lived with me, my wife and kids for the last year of her life because she couldn't be on her own. Did it suck? Yep, would money make it better, nope but I can guarantee you both of them would've gone through it all again x 1000 if they knew their kids and grandkids never had to worry about a light bill again in their lives. Everyone dies, a lot die slow painful deaths, that's life. What I and I'm sure many don't want is to die like that and be a financial and physical burden to my children and grand children. I wouldn't sell my soul for 500 million dollars but I'd sure allow a lobotomy for that money knowing that was one less thing my children had to worry about. Life ends, that's kinda life.

that’s…bleak

 

[rlemieux]

that’s…bleak

That's life. You, me, everyone is going to die. In 100 years most won't be remembered. My kids and grandkids will mourn me, hopefully I'm a big enough influence to them or some stranger or friend that my life wasn't for nothing, but I will die, that I can be sure of. No time to whine about it while I'm here.

 

[St. Widge]

It's a personal decision, but I would not advise a relative of mine to keep going. Brain damage is not something to be taken lightly. There us a legal element to this a well. If I'm a team and a player to continue after a certain number official concussions, I having him sign a waiver. If they have serious cognitive impairment or decline in their 40s, don't try to sue me as an organization.

At least in Louisiana, you can't waive damages for personal injury. Yes, businesses have people sign those waivers all the time but all they really do is provide evidence that you warned them which makes it harder to prove negligence, but not impossible. It also stops a lot of people from suing because they think they waived personal injury claims.