Miami radio airing Welker clips as evidence of concussion damage

[Palm Beach Pats Fan]

No link, but the Dan LeBatard show today (790 the Ticket in Miami) aired a media day interview of Wes with Deion Sanders.

Wes's speech sounded a little slurred, to be honest. They then pulled up clips from 8 years ago, when he was a Dolphin.

They alternated back and forth, clips from 2006 and clips from today.

(I think it was LeBatard- either them or ESPN 106.3)

To be honest, it DOES sound like he has some scrambled eggs in his head that he did not have before. I don't mean to be flippant about brain damage, but it sounded pretty amazing, the comparison. He does not speak like the same person. And I'm not talking about an Oklahoma accent.

They also played a clip from today where he was asked if he would ever cover up concussion-like symptoms to play in a big game. His answer was to laugh and say "of course, we all would"

Not to be reactionary, but I am SERIOUSLY worried about this guy's future.

 

[Triumph]

The Hawks defense will likely lay him out.

I can envision the Broncos offense missing a couple of receiving options before its all said and done.

 

[ivanvamp]

The Hawks defense will likely lay him out.

I can envision the Broncos offense missing a couple of receiving options before its all said and done.

I could totally see one of the Legion of Boom absolutely drilling Welker and taking him out of the game.

 

[IcyPatriot]

For the sake of his family ... he really should retire.

An undrafted free agent... he has plenty to be proud about.

 

[Tunescribe]

Not to be reactionary, but I am SERIOUSLY worried about this guy's future.

If he isn't, why should you be?

 

[Palm Beach Pats Fan]

If he isn't, why should you be?

Ummm... I liked him as a player and don't want to see Junior Seau part 2?

 

[nzpatsfan]

He could want one more game, one big win and then retire.

 

[pheenix11]

He sounds like a moron in the interviews I've seen. He didn't exactly start with a huge surplus of brain cells to begin with.

 

[RayClay]

Some people are gullible, I guess.

Deion has fun with Welker

 

[Palm Beach Pats Fan]

Some people are gullible, I guess.

seems like just two years ago he was a lot less of a mumblemouth

 

[Shockt327]

Can someone post a link? I want to hear the difference in Welker's voice....

 

[Tunescribe]

Can someone post a link? I want to hear the difference in Welker's voice....

He now inserts "ya know" every fifth word instead of every ninth word.

 

[RayClay]

seems like just two years ago he was a lot less of a mumblemouth

Well, the DJ had tapes from 8 years ago, plus the power of suggestion.

 

[Tunescribe]

Ummm... I liked him as a player and don't want to see Junior Seau part 2?

Welker is 1,000-percent aware of what he's doing. He doesn't want to be "saved" from whatever might come his way via concussions. He's already said as much.

 

[upstater1]

He now inserts "ya know" every fifth word instead of every ninth word.

Well, pretty soon he's going to start sounding like an X-Ray Spex song:

X-Ray Spex - Hi Chaperone Lyrics | MetroLyrics

"You know, you know, you know you know you know."

 

[kennyb]

Welker is 1,000-percent aware of what he's doing. He doesn't want to be "saved" from whatever might come his way via concussions. He's already said as much.

Not trying to save him just hope he doesn't end up with brains of mush even if he is indifferent as to the prospect which I doubt. Being willing to take risks isn't the same as being ok with the worst possible outcome. If someone drives drunk I can still hope they don't wreck.

 

[Koma]

If he isn't, why should you be?

With tongue planted firmly in cheek...

 

[supafly]

seems like just two years ago he was a lot less of a mumblemouth

I very rarely disagree w/ you PBPF, but the Welker that I've known for awhile has always talked like he had a bunch of marbles in his mouth.

His speech has been slow and slurred for quite some time, at least in my opinion.

 

[Tunescribe]

Not trying to save him just hope he doesn't end up with brains of mush even if he is indifferent as to the prospect which I doubt. Being willing to take risks isn't the same as being ok with the worst possible outcome. If someone drives drunk I can still hope they don't wreck.

Drunk drivers potentially injure and kill others. The point is that Welker has been asked multiple times in interviews if he's concerned about the consequences of continuing to play after multiple concussions. Every single time he replied that he is aware of the risks but intends to keep playing until he can't perform anymore. He has taken full responsibility for whatever comes from this. Good (or bad) for him.

 

[ausbacker]

The Hawks defense will likely lay him out.

I can envision the Broncos offense missing a couple of receiving options before its all said and done.

I will be disappointed if the Seahawks don't brutalise the Broncos skill position players. They're bloody good at it.