Kevin Kolb, Stewart Bradley’s Concussions: Why Rick Burkholder Should Be Fired

September 13, 2010   ·   Bobby Brooks   ·   Jump to comments

Philadelphia head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder should be fired on the spot.
Any Eagles fan knows that he has the reputation as one of the best trainers in the NFL and I'm sure he is very good at his job, but after the events that transpired during the Eagles/Packers game on Sunday there is no doubt that he should lose his job.
In the second quarter, Burkholder put two players at serious risk of life-threatening brain injuries. Both Stewart Bradley and Kevin Kolb suffered concussions on the field and both players were inexplicably put back in the game.  
This was completely irresponsible and outrageous conduct.  
What makes it even worse is the professional credentials that Rick Burkholder has within the concussion "community".   For a trainer of his stature to be so blatantly incompetent is unforgivable on so many levels.  
On this day, Rick Bulkholder and his staff dropped ball and it could have come at the cos...

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