Bill Voth: Don't Overthink Michael Oher Being On Concussion Protocol

[Saca312]

With Michael Oher being on concussion protocol since week 3, many fans are reacting to such in a negative way. Many believe Oher just may be done at this point, and that a concussion that's lasting this long should spell the end for his career.

After all, being on concussion protocol for this long should mean Oher is done, right? Considering his longterm health, the best move is to move on, right?

Well, Bill Voth paints a different picture.

Again, this is mere speculation, but he does bring about some information to surface.

Michael Oher is working out extensively with the Panthers still, and they consider him as a possible RT prospect for next year. Bill Voth also gives the theory that he's on concussion protocol right now because there's no reason for him to get out of it due to no football activities taking place.

Something to think about today. Thoughts?

[WOW!!]

We still need OT depth just in case.. We have to spend a pick this year on the position.. Maybe not early but at somepoint we have to get more OT depth in here..

[LinvilleGorge]

Good to hear. Many of us here have speculated similarly, but still... he was in the protocol for a looooooong ass time DURING the season. If he could've gotten clearance, I'm sure we would've cleared him because Cam was getting killed out there in his absence.

[t96]

2 minutes ago, Saca312 said:

and they consider him as the likely RT of next year.

Not exactly what Voth said...

[Saca312]

1 minute ago, thomas96 said:

Not exactly what Voth said...

Thanks for the catch. Fixed the wording.

[t96]

2 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Good to hear. Many of us here have speculated similarly, but still... he was in the protocol for a looooooong ass time DURING the season. If he could've gotten clearance, I'm sure we would've cleared him because Cam was getting killed out there in his absence.

Once he was on IR and not designated to return, there was no reason to try to clear him. Very possible he hasn't even attempted any steps in the protocol since then. 

[MechaZain]

I like the suggestion someone here made that it could be because he gets better care in protocol, especially if retirement is a serious alternative.


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[LinvilleGorge]

1 minute ago, thomas96 said:

Once he was on IR and not designated to return, there was no reason to try to clear him. Very possible he hasn't even attempted any steps in the protocol since then. 

True, I just don't think that we IR him if we saw hope for his return. The concussion may not be as horrible as we all fear, but there's no sugarcoating that it was definitely a bad one.

[countryboi]

we need to plan as if he is not going to be available. Even if he was not cleared since the end of the year he was still in concussion protocol for 2 1/2 months during the season. thats scary enough

[tiger7_88]

15 minutes ago, Saca312 said:

With Michael Oher being on concussion protocol since week 3, many fans are reacting to such in a negative way. Many believe Oher just may be done at this point, and that a concussion that's lasting this long should spell the end for his career.

After all, being on concussion protocol for this long should mean Oher is done, right? Considering his longterm health, the best move is to move on, right?

Well, Bill Voth paints a different picture.

Again, this is mere speculation, but he does bring about some information to surface.

Michael Oher is working out extensively with the Panthers still, and they consider him as a possible RT prospect for next year. Bill Voth also gives the theory that he's on concussion protocol right now because there's no reason for him to get out of it due to no football activities taking place.

Something to think about today. Thoughts?

 

Matsko has obviously done a good job getting Oher ready to play LT for the Panthers.  Hell, he seems to be the only coach that can coach him in the NFL thus far.

Here's hoping Matsko has what it takes to get Oher ready to play RT as well.  Fingers crossed.

[KB_fan]

3 minutes ago, countryboi said:

we need to plan as if he is not going to be available. Even if he was not cleared since the end of the year he was still in concussion protocol for 2 1/2 months during the season. thats scary enough

Agree.  His still "being in the protocol" right now may be "merely" due to the fact that he hasn't been tested for awhile.  But fact remains is that he was in the protocol for something like 8 or 9 weeks of the active season before going on the IR, and also that in December it was reported that he was having issues with his ocular nerve (if I recall correctly)...

As far as Panthers planning goes, I think Dave has to assume Oher never plays a snap again and thus the need to find us a new LT, hence the huge contract for Kalil....   If Oher CAN play again, so much the better, but at least we've got the hole filled for now.

But it would be great if Oher IS healthy and could play one of the tackle spots.  In such a scenario it would be VERY interesting to see who ends up at LT and who at RT...   Whatever the outcome, I hope for Oher & his family's sake that he fully recovers and suffers no long-term consequences from this concussion.  Really wish the best for him.  Would be glad if he could continue to play, but recognize that may not be in his best interest even if he's medically cleared to do so.

 

[LinvilleGorge]

Yeah, first of all I hope Oher is okay medically. But, I'm a bit apprehensive of trying him out at RT. This isn't Madden. Part of Oher's struggles throughout his career is that he's been flipflopped a lot between LT and RT and now evidently we plan on doing it to him again. Not sure about that, but then again, Matsko seems to be the "Oher whisperer" so I guess we'll see.

[FattyFatFat]

I'm still overthinking it.


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[Cookie Lyon]

41 minutes ago, bull123 said:

i still say voth not as plugged in as he says he is

THIS