Chad Kelly suffered concussion during East Final

["Issues"Mcgee]

The org is in a terrible position. There is almost nothing they can say publicly that wouldn't reflect badly on someone -- their own staff or their starting QB.

However, there is also a third possibility -- that 3DN torqued or misinterpreted what Kelly said. The fact he was not explicitly quoted in the interview as saying he suffered a concussion on Saturday, and apparently made no mention of such a thing in a separate interview with Simmons, suggests that might be what happened.

The only quotes in the 3DN story about this say: “Personally, I did not feel good. My head and everything was not in the right place of mind to say anything to anybody. I needed to get in the locker room. My head was not good. I think there were a few times definitely that I was not in the right mind at all calling a play, even out on the field. It was definitely rough the day after and I’d say probably two days after, really. I mean, it’s something that you don’t want to go through. I’ve had one (concussion) before and it wasn’t to the extent of this one, but it’s definitely something that you gotta get help.”

The only reference to concussion is in parentheses, a word apparently not uttered in that quote by Kelly but placed there by 3DN. While concussion might be what he was suggesting, it apparently was not explicitly stated. Other interpretations are also possible. If he explicitly said he suffered a concussion on Saturday, why did no quote reflect that?

I want to give Kelly the benefit of the doubt, despite my previously stated concern about his propensity for going "off script" in the off-season. I have no such inclination towards 3DN, however.

Remember, before last season started, when 3DN published a story about Chad Kelly "acknowledging" rumours that he may be traded to Hamilton? They provided a link to an interview where it wasn't even discussed.

This would not be the first time 3DN completely made up a story about Kelly.

[paulwoods13]

Remember, before last season started, when 3DN published a story about Chad Kelly "acknowledging" rumours that he may be traded to Hamilton? They provided a link to an interview where it wasn't even discussed.

This would not be the first time 3DN completely made up a story about Kelly.

3DN has been open (gleeful, even) about how any piece with Kelly gets a lot of "hits." It's click-bait, and they are open about it.

As you say, there have been other instances of journalistic malfeasance by that site going back years. I felt the journalistic standards had improved over the past year or two (if you can ignore the ridiculously slanted pieces by fanboys who "cover" a few of the teams), but this harkens back to some of the issues I've taken issue with in the past.

An experienced editor working in a reputable newsroom would almost certainly have asked some pointed questions about the piece. (Unfortunately, such things -- experienced editors and reputable newsrooms -- are in increasingly scarce supply these days.)

[j-ski]

I suspect Chad had an anxiety attack. Its understandable, and nothing to be embarrassed about.

[paulwoods13]

I suspect Chad had an anxiety attack. Its understandable, and nothing to be embarrassed about.

I agree anxiety attacks should not be stigmatizing in any way. Unfortunately, the macho world of pro football would probably view it differently. (To be clear, I don't know if Kelly had such an attack, but it is a plausible possibility.)

[Argo57]

Argos comment on Kelly concussion, certainly puts the organization in an awkward situation.

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/toronto-argon...inal-1.2036788

[ArgoRavi]

I agree anxiety attacks should not be stigmatizing in any way. Unfortunately, the macho world of pro football would probably view it differently. (To be clear, I don't know if Kelly had such an attack, but it is a plausible possibility.)

It sounds a little like what Kelly had but who knows? I believe that the Argos' medical staff will be putting him through some concussion testing in the coming days.