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I was under the impression that the issue stems from sub-concussive blows which occur every snap between offensive and defensive lines as they rush toward each
by cpsempek 9y ago
I was under the impression that the issue stems from sub-concussive blows which occur every snap between offensive and defensive lines as they rush toward each other. Otherwise, it wouldn't make sense for CTE to appear in defensive/offensive linemen, as they are rarely the ones taking/making big hits, but rather taking/making small hits far more frequently throughout a career, even just a game.
- dragonwriter 9y ago> Otherwise, it wouldn't make sense for CTE to appear in defensive/offensive linemen, as they are rarely the ones taking/making big hits Uh... what? Lots of big hits happen on the line, both associated with tackles and not (a “pulling” offensive lineman hitting a defensive lineman or linebacker coming through an apparently open lane being a prime place big, non-tackle hits occur.) Now, it may be true that because linemen are—compared to, e.g., wide recievers—built like tanks they visibly respond differently to the impacts (but that just means that something cumulatively bad for the brain won't be as likely to be limited by other more acute injuries), and it's definitely true that a lot of those impacts happen off the ball or as the play goes by, and so aren't as much a focus of attention and camera priority.
- cpsempek 9y agoFair enough, I misspoke, I meant to say they are rarely the ones coming off the field due to concussions. The bigger, concussive hits are usually taken by the receiving corp and defensive backfield.