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08:05 AM ET 10.18 | Perhaps lost in the silliness of Handshake-gate was the troubling news surrounding Jahvid Best. It's a concern, a big concern, but as Lions coach Jim Schwartz said Monday, there is nothing anybody can do for [Best] except let him go through the process and see how he comes out. Best suffered his second concussion this season in the loss to the 49ers Sunday. "There is a concern because it's the second one," Schwartz said. ... There were some Internet reports circulating that Best already had been placed on the injured list. Those were premature, at the least. Still, there is a chance the uncertainty surrounding Best's health could push general manager Martin Mayhew to be more active before today's trade deadline.

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October 18, 2011 08:10 AM ET

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That dude is good. Lions offense changes significantly if he's not in there.

Otis B. Driftwood

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October 18, 2011 08:16 AM ET

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GOOD MERNIN....GOOD MERNIN....GOOD MERNIN!!!

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October 18, 2011 08:20 AM ET

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Well what do you expect when you're only about 190lbs and taking shots from guys that are much bigger? I can't question his skills or toughness but he is a tad too small to be a featured back.

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October 18, 2011 08:28 AM ET

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So now Detroit slips back into the ranks of also-rans?

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October 18, 2011 08:29 AM ET

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Don't make excuses....

Excuses? I'm a Niners fan.....

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October 18, 2011 08:29 AM ET

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"Best" concussion. Better than an excellent concussion? Oh, Javid Best. Now I understand.

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October 18, 2011 08:43 AM ET

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He's played a lot more downs than the coaches wished for. Remember, he was listed as 1B on the depth chart just below Mikel LeShore who was lost during the pre-season.

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October 18, 2011 08:46 AM ET

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Dain Bramaged?

Mangler.

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October 18, 2011 09:01 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:20 AM ET 10.18 by BrownQJ: Bulls Gone Fishing

Well what do you expect when you're only about 190lbs and taking shots from guys that are much bigger? I can't question his skills or toughness but he is a tad too small to be a featured back.

He had similar problems in college. That is a major reason why he was still there for the Lions to draft. He had two concussions in two weeks in 2009, his last college year.

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October 18, 2011 09:09 AM ET

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Best should hang it up if he wants to have a normal life. I feel for th kid

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October 18, 2011 09:12 AM ET

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I'm surprised no one has brought up Tiki Barber yet. I guess the cynicism level is low this morning.

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October 18, 2011 09:18 AM ET

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I thought he got that concussion shaking hands with Jimmy

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October 18, 2011 09:40 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:37 AM ET 10.18 by Swauny Jones

personally I'd rather sign Clinton Portis then Tiki...

That's a tough one...

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October 18, 2011 09:48 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:40 AM ET 10.18 by Robataille

That's a tough one...

Not if it was me....Tiki hasn't played a down in how many years?

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October 18, 2011 09:54 AM ET

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His last concussion at Cal was one of the most brutal hits I've ever seen... titanic. You Tube it if you don't remember, he's doing well to still be walking and talking, and now he's on his third one since then, it's not unreasonable to say that his career is genuinely in doubt.