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Raw video – Coach Smith says Bears handled Cutler concussion properly

Story Created: Nov 13, 2012 at 9:54 AM CDT

Story Updated: Nov 13, 2012 at 9:54 AM CDT

Chicago Bears Coach Lovie Smith said the team properly handled Quarterback Jay Cutler's concussion on Sunday night.

Smith said trainers immediately examined Cutler during a replay review after he took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Houston's Tim Dobbins late in the second quarter of a 13-6 loss to the Texans.

He said cutler showed no symptoms of a concussion immediately after the hit, so he finished out the half.

 Symptoms showed up at intermission and Cutler wound up sitting out the second half, putting his status for next Monday’s game at San Francisco in question.

Cutler will need to pass neurological and psychological tests and be cleared by both his team doctors and an independent neurological consultant before he can return.

The same goes for Defensive End Shea McClellin, who left early in the game with a concussion.

In October 2010, cutler missed a game with a concussion after being sacked 9 times in the first half of a loss at the New York Giants. He was inactive the following week at Carolina.
 
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