Thread: 2021 Draft Thread

Originally Posted by LTC Pain

Justin Fields has epilepsy.
https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/...315044870?s=19

Not to diminish it, but it doesn't sound like it will affect his career much if at all. I'd still happily take him at 9.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Not to diminish it, but it doesn't sound like it will affect his career much if at all. I'd still happily take him at 9.

Not a fan, personally, but I can see why some people would be on that boat.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Not to diminish it, but it doesn't sound like it will affect his career much if at all. I'd still happily take him at 9.

I don't know man.... I have to think a concussion or two could cause issues, TBI and epilepsy don't play well together many times.

But saying it WOULD cause issues, but I think it's a higher likelihood. Ask the Mrs!

Originally Posted by Davii

I don't know man.... I have to think a concussion or two could cause issues, TBI and epilepsy don't play well together many times.

But saying it WOULD cause issues, but I think it's a higher likelihood. Ask the Mrs!

Her answer was "I don't know, it could affect anyone differently". She's well trained for CYA doctor speak.

But yes, she did acknowledge that it could potentially lead to more serious things. Her concern seemed more along the lines of what would happen if he got a seizure in the middle of a play and his guard went down and he got hit moreso than the epilepsy in general leading to more concussions or more serious concussion symptoms. I still think I'd draft him if he's there, but it'll be interesting to see how this affects his stock.

Ultimately I'd think at this point any team considering drafting him has probably already had their medical experts vet this, so where he gets drafted will probably come down to how confident the docs feel about his condition.

How does one outgrow epilepsy? (per the tweet)

A high school friend of mine died due to an epileptic seizure. He was at home alone during our Junior year when it happened.

Originally Posted by elsid13

How does one outgrow epilepsy? (per the tweet)

I asked my wife about this too. She said it's common for children with epilepsy to not have it when they grow up. She did say for a guy in his 20s if he still has it, it's less likely it'll go away.

Originally Posted by elsid13

How does one outgrow epilepsy? (per the tweet)

Asking for a friend are ya?

Well, you just kinda let time run its course and it either happens or it doesn't.

Hope that helps...good luck buddy

Originally Posted by elsid13

How does one outgrow epilepsy? (per the tweet)

very carefully?

elsid be all

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

I've heard Fontenot wants a QB too but the coach doesn't. That always ends well!

Typical “Patriot Way” bullshit.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

Not a fan, personally, but I can see why some people would be on that boat.

C’mon! You’re ****** killing me with this shit!

Originally Posted by dogfish

hard to blame arthur smith-- he knows he'll be the first one to get fired if they don't turn it around. . . blank has always been a patient owner-- i think he'd give fontenot the chance to hire a second coach. . .

Or he’s a “Patriot Way” idiot who’d rather have Kyle Orton than Jay Cutler.

Originally Posted by Buff

Simms makes some compelling arguments and has a good track record to back it up. I listened on the Russillo podcast but cant find the link at the moment. If you believe his scouting, the Broncos should trade back and take Mond.

Simms is an idiot, say what you want about the rest but Lawrence was the #1 overall pick and QB1 the day he signed his LOI.