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Concussed Texans QB Tom Savage supportive of Bill O'Brien, says: 'I'm doing fine'
Updated 5:02 pm, Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage (3) lies on the turf after getting sacked and suffering a concussion during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )
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... moreHouston Texans quarterback Tom Savage (3) gets up off the turf after getting sacked and suffering a concussion during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )
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... moreTexans starting quarterback Tom Savage provided an update on his condition after absorbing a punishing hit Sunday that caused a concussion and a controversy about how the NFL protocol was followed and him going back in the game.
Savage wrote on social media that he's feeling better and expressed support for Texans coach Bill O'Brien, who was emphatic that he wouldn't have allowed the quarterback to go back into the game if he had seen a viral, disturbing video where Savage was lying on the ground in pain with his arms and hands twitching.
I appreciate everyone’s thoughts and prayers, I’m doing fine. Even though I cannot speak to media due to the protocol I will say this, nobody cares more about his players than OB. https://t.co/kdEg2n7ih5
— Tom Savage (@TomSavage03) December 11, 2017
Bill O'Brien 'With benefit of the video, I never would have allowed the player back in the game and I don't think [trainer] Geoff Kaplan would have let Tom back in the game'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) December 11, 2017
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Houston Chronicle sports writer John McClain talks about the NFL’s Concussion Protocol after the Houston Texan starting QB Tom Savage was pulled from this past Sunday’s game for a concussion.
Media: R. Carter, Houston Chronicle"I appreciate everyone’s thoughts and prayers," Savage said. "I’m doing fine. Even though I cannot speak to media due to the protocol I will say this, nobody cares more about his players than OB."
