Just like every other player that experiences a concussion of any degree Olave went through the league's concussion protocol which requires as a final of five steps being "cleared by both the club physician and the independent neurological consultant to return to full activity". From what I have heard that basically means it has been determined that the player is subject to no greater danger than any other player playing the same position.

The player is more aware of any risk and is in a better position than any of us to weigh any risk. Playing in the NFL is risky for every player. That's one major reason why they get paid as much as they do. Let's not forget that these players have committed their entire lives to the privilege of playing in the league.

Whilst you are probably right about the level of concussions received, anyone can believe that repeated bouts of the same injury can't be a good thing. Medicine is always evolving, so maybe there just isn't a good enough set of procedures yet to see what 4 concussions in 2 years actually looks like for the individual in later years.

As for the last point, "IF" Olave did choose to hang the cleats up, I'd consider him a very bright individual for not worrying about what others think about NFL toughness levels and instead prioritizing his future health.

I take it all back. If Olave is laughing off 4 concussions and isn’t worried about anything because gods got him at the end of the day, I am sure everything will be fine. In general, athletes who miss future time with injury just sinned a lot and lack faith, like people who get in car accidents or are effected by natural disasters, whereas athletes with many past concussions just needed a laugh and will be fine. If a gambler says they will win, I believe them. The great thing about this is not only can Olave have a long career, he can do whatever he wants, laugh at serious risks after multiple warning signs, and there will be no consequences. Honestly it he just said the risk was worth it I could relate, but I feel like laughing at risks isn’t faith in god, ita hubris. Even if Olave didnt have this injury history, I would hesitate to pay a young Brandin Cooks type who thinks he’s elite the big money. He’s just not a dominant physical player he is a finesse guy who relies on speed and quickness and has always been good not great, once he loses a fraction of a step his production will drop. Sometimes the market for good matches the market for great because desperate teams need to sell to themselves and fans that their good players are great, but in the end the teams that recognize that mistake will prosper, like the Saints when they traded Graham (sorry, top corners could take him out of a game) and Cooks.

Please do not tell me what I can and can't have an opinion about on an open forum.

I came back here after a little time away to try and talk about Saints news, but in less than an evening you've reminded me your opinion has to be the one people agree with.

Cheers, won't contribute in future.

Time to revive the question... in light of the need for a starting caliber Guard, should the Saints trade Olave now?