[vincesanity82]

With 43-year-old quarterbacks still getting work in the NFL, Miami signal-caller Trent Green isn't ready to pack it in just yet.

According to the Miami Herald, Green told coach Cam Cameron recently that initial tests on Trent's tool box have created optimism.

"He told me it was very encouraging,'' Cameron said. "He's really upbeat. You could imagine, that's what makes those guys who they are and what they are. They're competitors, and they think a little differently than the rest of us sometimes. They can't imagine not playing.''

Green suffered a Grade 3 concussion when his helmet encountered the knee of Texans defensive tackle Travis Johnson. Grade 3 is the worst kind of bump to the brain, since it results in unconsciousness.

We've heard rumblings, however, that Green really is better than advertised, and that he is recovering nicely. Still, after missing eight games in 2006 following a vicious shot to the noggin, Green could miss at least a few this time around.

But even if he can come back, should he? Though he apparently has emerged from two serious concussions with no ill effects, what happens if there's a third one?

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[Bette]

"They're competitors, and they think a little differently than the rest of us sometimes."

The problem is they dont think. Can you say moron here???? No way this guy should try it again at his age and I hope the doctors tell him that.

[EmpireWF]

It's scary seeing quotes like that from a coach. Trent Green has had too many concussions. His future health is in jeopardy right now. Every time he steps onto the field he's putting his mental health on the line, moreso than normal.

I hope the doctors in Miami are doing their job correctly.

[Lefty Noob]

If he does come back, he needs to make sure he's 100% and has the doctors blessing. Too often these athletes put themselves at risk unnecessarily just to get back on the field, and head injuries like this are nothing to play around with. I'd sit him for at least the rest of 2007.

[ThePundit]

How can he play, just a week after he was knocked out? He's made plenty of money already. He needs to retire and go enjoy the rest of his life.

[cwstech]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

How can he play, just a week after he was knocked out? He's made plenty of money already. He needs to retire and go enjoy the rest of his life.

I agree man. There has to be a line that the NFL will not allow players to cross because of their own health. This is bad for him.