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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Pokerbrat2000" data-source="post: 1050296" data-attributes="member: 7261">Other side notes with injuries:1.  I think many players and probably coaches as well, have decided that it's better for their careers, to sit out with an injury.  50 years ago it was "tape it up and go".  CTE and how concussions are dealt with, has changed the game (for the better) as well.2.  I have said this many times in the past.  As athletes have become more and more "physical freaks" of nature, with more muscle, speed, etc. I think the ability for their bodies to break down (get injured)increases.  Not to mention those collisions between stronger faster bodies are probably a lot harder to absorb in todays game, even with better equipment.I don't keep track of how other teams treat their injured, but the Packers seem to be more on the conservative side with injuries.  Players aren't necessarily rushed back onto the field too quickly.  Helps when you have depth.  Also, not really a bad approach in the regular season, but in the playoffs, I expect Jaire on the field, even if he isn't at 80%.</blockquote>

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