'Take a deep hard look at what this means for your future' -RC on Tua's third concussion | Get Up

[@andym6977]

Kudos to the parents of that Bills LB who gave such sincere and thoughtful concern for Tua after the game. Class act!

[@prolific1518]

Great segment ESPN. Wish Tua health and happiness.

[@HarrisonNevel]

It's tough because we went through this with tua a few times before and he came back when everyone said he shouldn't,. I just hope he can take a step back and think of more to life than continuing to play football

[@CamKingHaymare]

Yeah it's over with...

[@CorePathway]

The league has to make the call if they want any credibility on player safety. Pay Tua half his guaranteed. Take the dolphins off the salary cap hit and everybody moves on.

[@HarrisonNevel]

@@CorePathwayyeah I do think the league needs to step in if he’s not going to make that decision

[@KnockOffToyz]

Somebody needs to get Andrew Luck on the phone with Tua and give him an honest chit chat.

[@KnightVision68]

Maaaann you ain't lying! That's someone who could give him the absolute best advice

[@PHRESHIDENT]

Thank you for sharing that Bart. Very thought provoking and insightful

[@troyf.9050]

Jets fan here. We hope Tua gets better. Fr fr Great segment..

[@glory9077]

This was an excellent segment. With so much perspective, empathy, and intelligence. The honesty and humanity was incredible and much appreciated.

[@ericjordan5794]

Appreciate Bart's honesty and transparency

[@KDtae]

Mike McDaniels is one of the most unique football coaches of all time he just looks like he’s high asf and hungover 😂

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

I always think the same thing. Sometimes I wonder if he even knows what he’s doing.

[@RyanHail-u4l]

He is.

[@KDtae]

@@youtubeconnollyfamily I be thinking the same thing he does put out good teams every year but they don’t go deep into the playoffs he’s been seen on the field vaping

[@flvakang8547]

It’s a short clip of him hitting a vape 😅

[@mr.majestic3851]

Any pot head would know he Vapes around 70 percent THC .

[@DetroitLions59]

Lions nation wishing Tua speedy recovery and please make the right decision for himself and his family!

[@jermainerowe9541]

I honestly think this is gonna be one of the NFL saddest stories. I don’t think he would’ve won a championship, but I think he would’ve been a good enough quarterback, but he hast to hang it up at this point.

[@mr.majestic3851]

He will hang it up early , But not before he makes the dolphins pay big time in the mistake of drafting him for years to come

[@owenduah4448]

ya same but the guy is young and still loves the game of football if i was him im hanging the jersey but knowing him he just gonna come back but he needs to rest and i know mike mcdaniel is gonna leave it up to him and that what i think is gonna happen

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

@@mr.majestic3851 do you not know the guaranteed money they are paying him. If he leaves. Ouch.

[@JessicaDragons]

That’s not how it works… are you that slow? If a player retires he does not get his guaranteed contract….otherwise players could simply sign a massive deal and then retire the next week or whenever they want. Think about it for a second….

[@brianjungen4059]

@@JessicaDragonsI’m pretty sure he’s not hurting for money even if he retires now. 🙄

[@danielmiller4661]

The NFL has come a long way, even in just the past 10 years and it's such a relief and pleasure watching the way you bring out the very best in each other during these intimate discussions. They're vital to the health and safety of all of the players and their families. It's a breath of fresh air to see the arrogant machismo bs gone the way of covered wagons that was paramount less than a generation ago. The "suck it up, get back in there" is finally gone. Thank God. Thank you for bringing Chris and Bart on for this important discussion and the sensitivity you allowed and encouraged to bring forth into our lives. Strangely I feel so much more positive about the NFL and how it treats players, while knowing the sad fact that it's the players' union and representatives who brought this 180° change to fruition. Hundreds of our favorites are gone having suffered horrible endings to their famous lives. This humanity is encouraging. Thank you.🙏🇺🇸

[@micahwillis7655]

I feel bad for Tua, but he has to know that he gotta slide. He already had 3 concussion incidents.

[@johnnycage1661]

5*

[@dannyquilter8366]

Minimum 4, probably 5

[@parisite99]

As a lifelong Miami fan, I can’t but think of Junior Seau. Tua should never be allowed on the field again. If the NFL didn’t like the uproar about CTE a few years ago, they better think real hard before allowing him to play.

[@cb3070]

The NFL needs to step in protect Tua from himself

[@alo4912]

His family, friends, teammates, coaches. Literally anyone that knows him personally should

[@oclayton1911]

No one wants to see a death on the field

[@AD-df5tm]

Exactly. Like there is no way he should ever be cleared to play again. In a sport where concussions are such high probability there is now way a guy with his history should be cleared. No matter how he feels physically. The NFL needs to draw a line and say "no, you are no longer physically capable of playing sport". It sucks but its for his own good.

[@JK8]

He should get all of the information about the risks, discuss them with his wife, and if cleared, make the decision from there. The NFL has no say in this and shouldn’t

[@wb7634]

Best Bart Scott moment EVER

[@milkme84xs]

Besides "Can't wait!"

[@joshuablanchette878]

wow, never heard Canty before but he's good

[@wordsofourtestimony6390]

Bills fan here,deep hatred for thr Dolphins BUT wishing the best for Tua and praying him! Never wanna see anything like this and he seems like a really nice fella

[@CorePathway]

We all know what the best for him is.

[@HappyWolverine]

As a bill fan I completely concur. He needs to be protected from himself at this point this is not only terrible for him but it's a terrible look for the league. Enough is enough this is gross

[@spuddspudd]

Tua should definitely be wearing a guardian cap not that it’ll fix everything but whatever measure he can take he should take

[@dk13-chi]

Why do you and all these other losers keep suggesting he might comeback, if he was smart at all, if he cared about his family, and if they cared about him he should retire today.

[@spuddspudd]

@@dk13-chi you have a losers mentality suggesting he should retire. It’s his decision not yours.

[@lilteedakardiackid4695]

Great conversation

[@joshuajacobs2757]

Can't write this Tua got a concussion from ramming into DAMAR HAMLINS chest

[@JFrog-vs7nw]

😂

[@damanibanks9612]

Very powerful statement from Bart

[@elliesworld3776]

For the other team to be like "slide bro" is telling. When i saw him lower his shoulder i was like why?! Not only did he lower and go head first at him, he couldn't protect his head when he hit the ground. He got the first down and needed to get down. He wanted that touchdown bad. And on the flip side, he hit Damar Hamlin in the chest. That could've been a scary situation as well. I agree with another comment, the NFL needs to save Tua from himself at this point. He has young kids and is a young guy. He has to put his health first.

[@yoboychris4149]

Yea ngl this might be it

[@tyreek.6815]

It’s not even just that. THE ENTIRE FOOTBALL FANDOM was saying SLIDE. It’s so annoying and unfortunate. I genuinely want him to retire. He has had 4 in 5 years. Like he’s so young he needs to realize life is so much more than football. 🤦🏾

[@jalensmith9081]

Tua should just win a ring as a coach… everyone knows how talented he is, we just want him to be okay in the future..

[@HappyWolverine]

Not to be insensitive but he's not the smartest guy in the world. He's not winning a ring as a coach dude lol but nice try

[@bizzyboomin9277]

With Tua history how is he not wearing a guardian helmet?

[@martavioustisby4942]

Huh

[@prolific1518]

It should be mandatory for anyone that has had a concussion in the last 12 months or multiple in a 5 year period.

[@Koolej98]

He's too cool for that.

[@renaldomitchell8113]

A guardian cap ain't helping him he's just injury prone

[@ernestscott9244]

Isn't his helmet made by VICIS the same company who made Patrick Mahomes helmet that crack in that playoff game last year? They could be also playing a part in his concussions as well.

[@Rackus82]

Tua, i love you bro. I believe in you, and was absolutely convinced that this was our year, but please bro, God may have so much more than football in store for you. This may be a sad day, but it can also be one of new discovery and new life ambition. You have a platform and now the money to do truley great things for your people. No one wants to see you get hurt anymore, we actually love you Tua! Please do the right thing, whatever you believe that is.

[@catmando1968stevie]

That was so unselfish of you to reveal that secret. And I know why you did it because one of your brothers needs you I thought that was awesome. Thank you for that I always love seeing people being unselfish. 🎉🎉

[@kholomalebane]

Tua did this to himself unfortunately. Going head first into contact at full speed, knowing full well you have a history of concussions is a terrible idea. I've had several concussions myself and one thing that had to happen was how I played had to change. I feel sorry for him

[@kevothegoat9891]

You right in that moment you’re not thinking about that you’re just trying to get those extra yards.

[@chadfleetwood7524]

I was thinking the same thing why lead with your head

[@richroach58]

He shouldn’t have had a concussion off of that hit, but he’s had so many that its could be very serious if he keeps playing football

[@tlow1324]

Tua should read Lou Gehrig’s story. Gehrig had a history of concussions, blackout and shots to the head and he was dead from ALS at 39 years old.

[@LuisGarcia-dj4cm]

At one point he has to realize that there more in life than football

[@di114n2]

It wasn’t even that crazy of a hit . So if it’s that easy for him to get a concussion you know it’ll happen again eventually and again and again

[@wheelchairmanjon]

I’m a dolphins fan, but I think he should retire. His quality of life for the rest of his life is more important than football. I think you should retire.

[@nicholasmelchor3038]

He will be junior seau if he doesn’t retire

[@Tripp216]

Or Chris Benoit

[@dannyquilter8366]

​@@rocketmcgrain7947 theres not really a comparison to anyone other than Seau unfortunately

[@gregtrust5599]

​@Tripp216 um no he wont. Those guys were shooting up roids and had much more issues combined with the cte

[@christianaguilar1275]

I agree Clark, Tua has a history of these devastating injuries. But to tell another man you need to consider retirement is something that no man ever wants to hear especially after what happened. He needs to get the information and make a decision with that not an emotional decision listening to everyone tell him to retire.

[@bern717]

This is low key one of the smartest comments I’ve heard since this situation. It would be like telling your teenage daughter to stop dating the “bad boy”.. everyone telling her he’s bad for you but that only pushes her to the guy more ….

[@TyReckless117]

@@bern717this is different because this is deeper than just Tua … if he goes out again and dies in the field the amount of negative backlash the league will receive could seriously damage the game. More importantly, Tua could lose his life and his family loses a loved one. He’s 26, walk away with what health you have left and the money you’ve made . It’s not worth it anymore .

[@bern717]

@@TyReckless117 Yes, and I’m not saying I disagree with what you’re saying necessarily. But - and I’m not even tryna be funny - “I thought this was Amurica!!”. In other words, it’s a free country and if he wants to play and give it one last go (and the team, coaches , etc. sign off on it), you can’t stop him. He knows the risks and he’s competitive AF. All these ppl coming out of the wood work telling him to retire is treating him like a 5 year old eating ice cream for breakfast.

[@Gmoney2416]

he needs to keep playing I wanna watch him get cte again live

[@henrim9348]

Honestly, the dolphins should have hired a sliding coach a few years ago. Wishing the young man quick recovery

[@chrisberdis6228]

Great job Ryan Clark

[@trevonhenry5994]

Everyone talking about it was a light hit. It’s not always u getting hit to determine the severity granted yes demar really didn’t put know force into it but sometimes the runner can be the enforcer himself to determine the severity because demar wasn’t full force but tua was he was running full speed for the down tried to brace himself head first that was all she wrote. His speed and force was the determining factor for the severity of the hit.

[@charlesh1735]

Any player concussed within a 12 month period,should be mandated to wear a skull pad over the helmet. It protects the brain and head,while letting other players know this player is acceptable to head injuries. Tua should have had a skull pad on,period!

[@meoutthispiece9015]

He should not be playing period

[@jimkeister4150]

They dont help as much as you think

[@visualcoco]

Tua's brain is already structurally spaghetti. All he did was hit Hamlin's arm.

[@johnnycage1661]

If you gotta do all that you shouldn’t play at all.

[@charlesh1735]

@@jimkeister4150 Nah,scientific data shows skull pads absorb up to 60% of the impact to the brain. It’s the difference from popping back up shaking off a hit,then being concussed with internal brain damage.

[@1Learn2Swim3]

Once you have a couple bad concussions, it's really easy to get another one, especially if its soon after the last one. It can take years for your brain to fully recover, if it even does. It's the same concept as a fighter who loses his chin and starts getting knocked out by strikes that normally wouldn't put someone out. Your brain just goes "nope".

[@xelaander8429]

Exactly this!

[@andrewp4220]

Let that man play!

[@SeraphineTheD6Queen]

it's important to understand that this is just the most obvious sign of brain injury in the nfl. look up micro-concussions common in bobsled, luge and skeleton athletes. you can get concussions even without getting knocked out, you can get concussions without even receiving direct head trauma. brain injuries are real, CTE is real, look after your brain you only get one... hoping Tua has a full recovery and gets the time he needs.

[@LordJove312]

Hearing the gentleman in the blue tie speak hurt. Really reveals the level of severity.

[@idriveausedcar]

How many times did his head hit the ground and shake about after being tackled during the game, it’s a cumulative effect, every hit has a multiplier for the next hit not an addition to it. Hope he everything works out well for him and he is back to full health soon.

[@JSalonsky]

I got a hit to my head from football as a kid when I was 13. I’m 30 now. I take 11 pills a day for seizures for it. Brain damage is scary. Tua should retire.

[@shogun8807]

Wish Tua Tagovailoa the best. Also wish Jordan Love the best. It’s been a hard season already for NFL quarterbacks. Keep those backup quarterbacks ready.

[@CzarFace6012]

6:42 His helmet definitely bounced off the turf...

[@malcolmbrown2625]

I don’t think the NFL will allow Tua to comeback and play just cause of the severity of things Tua has went thru with concussions

[@carlaauri8461]

My respect Mr. Dawkins. Well said.

[@frankmiller7843]

The NFL and the Miami dolphins CAN and SHOULD make the decision for Tua if he is unwilling to step down. Just like the boxing corner can throw in the towel for a fighter who is taking way too much punishment in a fight. Athletes are far too often willing to go out on their shield. As was stated in the video the players must be protected from themselves!

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

As a huge patriots fan, I just want that man to be healthy. He could be in his 40s and that’s a young age but he might not be able to enjoy his life if he keeps getting those concussions. He decides to keep playing. He really really needs to learn how to slide safely.

[@Spamual2]

There’s nothing wrong with stepping away. Tua should and not feel ashamed of it

[@Peepman52]

He’s not gonna quit. It’s his dream.

[@CamKingHaymare]

Tua career over with. The NFL is not gone let him play.

[@MrMenace3210]

If he hadn't just signed that contract, the Dolphins would've made their decision today.

[@catmando1968stevie]

Eagles fan I hope nothing but the best for Tau his family his teammates and the whole fan base You just don't deserve it. This isn't just any injury this is another concussion for him and I'm scared for him and I will pray for him I hope he does the right thing whatever that maybe.

[@chriscarr1659]

OUCH 🤕 Trying TOO HARD 😮 ALL THE BEST TO TUA and HIS FAMILY 🙏🏼

[@robertabsalom998]

The sports world needs more Chris Canty! This guy should be calling games!

[@jinavl]

3s a charm..take the money and enjoy your fam

[@realrobh]

You can have any QB you want as long as it's not Tyson Bagent. 🐻⬇ Prayers for Tua

[@davidbethea7568]

Hope you're well, Tua. At the end of the day, besides all the billions of dollars, it's just a game.

[@Johny-l9d]

I love how these guys don’t talk about the fact in Boxing and MMA if somebody gets knocked out cold like Tua their trainers don’t even let them spar or take any head contact or hire or certain kinds of training for at least 8 months. Some elite fighters will take a full calendar year off about before their next fight if they get koed to give the brain time to heal. They’re talking about Tua coming back in a few weeks where he will take head shots from guys 3x his size. 350 lbs of muscle and meat gunning for you. Extreme amounts of force behind each hit he will take. The NFL is extremely behind when it comes to head trauma.

[@seanhopkins8412]

Good points

[@mightymorphingreenvalverde935]

Im a dolphins fan and i love my team by humanity comes first . Tua has to do whats best for his health. I wish him nothing but the best. Hes a Great kid and good rolemodel but he needs to retire. I feel yesterday night was one the darkest nights in My teams history .. so much optimism and hope we had coming for this season just went away . When espn do a 30 for 30 on tua and what could have been .sad day

[@drogontargaryen3428]

Him not learning to protect himself will cost him his career now... All he had to do was slide

[@tinosmo1]

Ryan Clark is the only one that realizes your taking away dream he has been working towards since being a child

[@zayinghui6282]

Go get Zach Wilson

[@nickytommymancinelli8066]

lol 👆 THIS

[@nickytommymancinelli8066]

It’s not fun when he’s not playing 😆 😝 😂

[@Andon1017]

Gotta be way smarter as a QB to limit the opportunities for injury. Should have been a simple QB run and slide. Instead he launches head first into a defender and gets the same amount of yards as he would have if he just slid

[@ratedRblazin420]

I don't think MIA should be on the hook for Tua's injury guarantee if the injury was Tua's fault. That concussion was 100000% preventable if he slid.

[@moereese5254]

He should wear a guardian cap for all future games.

[@renaldomitchell8113]

Everyone aint build to play football and Tua is one of them. This aint the dolphins or the nfls fault and we dont need to overreact. He probably needs to retire but let that be his decision to make

[@YourFocusYourReality]

As a football fan since the early 90's, before the massive rule change for an entire decade to "warer down" the "big hits" to the head, this decision to retire for sake of brain surgery was a more common theme amongst QB. Difficult to see today but it was part of football. Ask Steve Young. Troy Aikman......etc this decision was

[@ericallen4086]

The NFL needs to implement a rule that upon a player getting 2 concussions within a 6-game span, that player automatically goes on IR😮

[@kingmusaba6045]

Billsmafia here but I am glad Tua got paid and if he retired now that would be cool too.

[@conorrodriguez658]

Thank god he got paid Ik that’s not the point but it’d be even more heart breaking if he never got the chance to get that big, generational contract every player dreams of

[@carlsoto1747]

Buddy of mine had to retire from professional hockey after his 3rd concussion and months of issues after. Tua needs to retire before he forgets who he is

[@commanderjoj6426]

It’s becoming exceedingly difficult to see this happen to Tua because the last couple of times he’s gone completely stiff. Aren’t the players allowed to wear those protective caps they wear in practice during games? If so, the Dolphins should make it mandatory for Tua. We’re talking long term quality of life here, and alarm bells should be ringing within the Dolphins organization.

[@andrewvasquez8541]

The Dolphins selected Skylar Thompson in the 2022 draft and the next qb selected was Brock Purdy 😮

[@GzUsY2kKingpin]

The NFL should step in even if tua wants to play you don't let him.wind up like junior seal, protect him from himself

[@ScottCallahanSr]

He needs to think of long term. Do not understand why HE of all people was not wearing the Halo Helmet cover. May not have made a difference, but still. God bless Tia and hope he recovers asap.Life is more than football.

[@danieljuarez8801]

Maybe if he had one of those special helmets on it would of helped some what but I don’t know

[@georgesharrison6158]

Ryan Clark Made a lot of Great Points, This is something His been training His Whole Life for, If He sees there’s a Gleam of Light, He Will Take It. SHOULD HE DO IT, No He Should Not, Cause He is only 5 Years In and 4 Concussions, and that’s with two Years Not Playing Fully in the NFL, That’s Not a Great Combo, and He Needs to Look at What Is Outside of FootBall, and He can Bring Great Awareness to Concussion Protocols, and What can be Done to Make Sure Players get the Proper Protection (Helmet Wise), and How Training can Start Happening At an Early Age on How to Land Properly, and Stop the Spaghetti Neck Motion. He Has A Lot More To Offer, than being a Partially Present Person for Your Love Ones. There’s Always A Price For Greatness, Willingness To Accept That Price Is What Makes The Difference.

[@NicholasDeCapua]

Honestly, I don’t even feel bad for him. He’s a grown man and just learned how to not fall on the back of his head. He also could’ve easily slid on that play. If you make your own bed, you gotta lay in it.

[@seanhopkins8412]

He's made 93 million so far, STOP PLAYING. It's a very simple decision

[@catmando1968stevie]

You're right I'm not a doctor either but I know one thing I've seen a lot of guys with the post concussion thing have a horrible life and in the end suicide starts to sound good. One guy for instance Andre Waters how many Eagles fan and he did that because of this problem.

[@ten_smudge8514]

He will 100% get a concussion again if he decides to play again. And it will be easier to get one each time he gets concussed

[@chrischristian7511]

“My enemies they pray for me that’s how ya know shit’s getting real” - Juice Wrld

[@thetalkinggreenbox8948]

Dion Dawkins is a good dude-Chiefs fan

[@CoffeeNChronic]

This is why I’m all for players getting their money regardless of what This is sad.

[@johnknowssports5624]

The NFL -and- the Miami Dolphins have a responsibility, an obligation to RETIRE Tua from playing football

[@johnknowssports5624]

This is no longer a question. There should be no debate or discussion. Tua Tagovailoa can no longer play football

[@User69-699]

I wonder if the guardian cap could have helped him🤔

[@FelixX587]

. He ain't gonna last long. You had the first down my guy, why didn't you slide... Stop tryna be the hero and protect yourself. Like seriously, you have history with getting a concusion... Why take that risk? Its like these players do it to themselves bruh🤦‍♂️

[@dylantodd9574]

I just don’t understand Mike’s comments on anything, especially this.

[@dbzfan4evermj233]

Coach is kinda sus 💀

[@mr.xochino]

😂😂

[@KDtae]

Oh yeah their coach is weird asf I think he be high all the time and don’t know what he’s doing or why he’s there he’s just a quarterback whisperer who loves offense and forgets about the defensive side of the game

[@marvellis6762]

You can't always do what you want in life. Some things just aren't meant to be.

[@paulgraham6909]

I don't wanna see him give it up, but he probably should.

[@davidblackman1586]

Not only was it preventable, it was 100% contact initiated by Tua. His 3rd concussion and 4th overall. He's not scared enough. An NFL doctor needs to suspend him for the season.

[@KWCline91]

Suspend wouldn’t be the right word to use. More like put on IR.

[@davidblackman1586]

@@KWCline91 IR is what the team does. I'm thinking more about the Commissioner's Exempt List. Like what they did with DeShaun Watson.

[@KWCline91]

@@davidblackman1586 That's fair

[@TLR1988]

Maybe he could wear that Jimmy Neutron cushion thing they wear at practice.

[@anthonycampbell4532]

5 concussions ... at least in his career. A little bump knocked him out. I'd quit. Why jeopardize your life. He's made money already.. more than 99% of people. He's already set.

[@michaelwallace2487]

I don’t know much about football, but why can’t they force all quarterbacks to wear those protective helmets that I see in practice sessions and training camps? Are they not protective enough?