A week ago, Bengals coach Marvin Lewis was asked about linebacker Vontaze Burfict’s string of concussions, and he effectively blamed the media for making them linger.
So maybe we shouldn’t jump to too many conclusions about his latest diagnosis.
According to Coley Harvey of ESPN.com, Lewis said Burfict was “fine” after leaving yesterday’s game with a cervical strain.
While the problems may not be connected, Burfict clearly has issues with leading with his head. It’s caused fines in the past, but sticking the crown of his helmet into Andrew Luck left him with that sore neck.
Between the concussions and lingering effects, Burfict has finished exactly one game this season, and that’s the Panthers game in which he was fined for twisting legs.
