Quick Take: Concussions Give NFL Headaches of Their Own

November 17, 2010   ·   Shae Cronin   ·   Jump to comments

The Pittsburgh Steelers coaching and training staff made a bold move last week when they decided to pull wide receiver Hines Ward from the game. According to the Steelers’ staff, Ward took a shot (tackle) and didn’t appear to get up as quick as usual. Taking precaution and likely having the receiver’s best interest at heart, the team decided to rest Ward for the remainder of the game. Ward, whose honorable receiving streak of at least one catch in 186 consecutive games ended, was extremely upset with the team’s call.
“I think we’re all pretty familiar with the climate that we’re in, in regards to concussions,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. “Sometimes, you’ve got to protect the extreme competitors from themselves, and Hines is that. We love and respect him for that, but we had to act in his best interests.”
“It’s football. You get your bell rung,” Ward said. ”It’s my body. I...

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