“Severe Headaches” And “Bad Anxiety” For Luke Goedeke
February 7th, 2025
The Week 1 concussion suffered by Bucs right tackle Luke Goedeke was no trivial traumatic brain injury.
And yes, every concussion is a traumatic brain injury.
Goedeke missed four games and returned wearing the Guardian Cap available to NFL players, though few use it.
Goedeke’s good buddy Tristan Wirfs, the Bucs’ All-Pro left tackle, opened up about the situation to WDAE radio yesterday in New Orleans.
“He was getting like really, really severe headaches at night. Getting like real bad anxiety about it,” Wirfs said of Goedeke.
“He wasn’t right yet. … I told him, ‘You gotta be smart, dude. Like this is your brain.’ And he wore the Guardian cap for a while.”
Wirfs said Goedeke wasn’t too happy about wearing the Guardian Cap because he knew Wirfs would make fun of him.
In typical locker room style, Wirfs said he told Goedeke that sure he’d be made fun of but it’s too important to skip the extra production. “I still love you,” Wirfs said he told Goedeke.
This is a good reminder of how things that go on behind the scenes from fans and media. Todd Bowles surely was asked multiple times if Goedeke was close to meeting the NFL’s concussion-return standard. And Bowles just said it was a day-to-day thing.
Bowles never said Wirfs was suffering.
“[Goedeke] was going through [it] there for a while,” Wirfs said.
Joe’s not knocking Bowles, just mentioning how player health is not always as it seems.
Regardless, the ending was happy for Goedeke, who had a hell of a season when he returned. “He came and balled out. It was awesome,” Wirfs said.
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February 7th, 2025 at 10:46 am
Honestly, if its that bad, he should retire. I know he won’t but brain injuries are no joke. I don’t understand why they don’t all wear the guardian caps.
February 7th, 2025 at 10:48 am
You can’t risk forgetting your name In the future bro, sucks bad for him and us. Not worth it man
February 7th, 2025 at 10:48 am
Choose health!
February 7th, 2025 at 10:52 am
Well, Bowles is under no obligation to share the personal details of a player’s injury. In fact, to share more than the absolute minimum is inappropriate and irresponsible. Fans may be frustrated because we want explanations and we want to know when we can expect a player back. But these guys deserve a little respect and space, especially when dealing with traumatic head injuries.
February 7th, 2025 at 10:53 am
Thats pretty terrifying. Imagine having all that money but being a shell of yourself . I hope it never happens to Luke again. I would be very worried for him if it did. You only get one body/mind man.
February 7th, 2025 at 10:54 am
TBIs are no joke. The Guardian Cap may not be better, time will tell, but why not wear it?
February 7th, 2025 at 11:12 am
I hope he plays for us a long time, but man, Luke, if this continues it’s not worth it. Life lasts way longer than a football career.
February 7th, 2025 at 11:26 am
Keep wearing that Gazoo helmet. We need our glass eating donkey.
February 7th, 2025 at 11:46 am
He seems very fragile. Probably shouldn’t be playing
February 7th, 2025 at 12:23 pm
Sorry to hear about how bad Luke’s concussion really was. Surprised he was cleared to come back after four weeks now. From reading on here it was thought his concussion seemed somewhat more traumatic. Feel bad for him. You just never know. Agree with other comments, health over football. I think Ali Marpet was 27 when he retired. Luke is 26. Something to think about for the long term.
February 7th, 2025 at 12:24 pm
Idiotic comments are so disappointing. Everyone is fragile when they have a blow to the Head. Ffs. And then to come back and have a great season. But yeah, maybe he shouldn’t be playing.
February 7th, 2025 at 12:45 pm
I knew it had to have been bad…. Not many players miss 4 games in a row after getting concussed – its usually 1 or 2 games if any….
Sucks – because Goedeke has turned into a very good player – but now the Bucs have no choice but to be wary moving forward with Luke – regarding the size and timing of large contracts and large guarantees, etc.
Marpet retiring suddenly and unexpectedly in the prime of his career and thus leaving the Bucs in a bad spot is still pretty fresh in the minds of all who are concerned….
February 7th, 2025 at 12:46 pm
Pmike
I’d be real careful not to say that anywhere near him.
You may just find out how fragile YOU are!
February 7th, 2025 at 12:55 pm
Some guys can take hits some guys can’t. It’s genetics, it’s not personal
February 7th, 2025 at 12:57 pm
Joe … ‘Bowles never said Wirfs was suffering. Joe’s not knocking Bowles, just mentioning how player health is not always as it seems.’
Maybe Bowles didn’t think it was any of the media’s business. Media all too often acts like a dog with a bone and uses their position to aggrevate already crappy situations.
February 7th, 2025 at 1:29 pm
If you play ay least wear the cap. They really don’t look that bad at all.
February 7th, 2025 at 1:58 pm
Why would Bowles need to give a detailed description of Goedekes pain and suffering? What would any of those details add? It’s a concussion, he’s day to day. The pain and suffering is assumed because it’s…a TBI.
February 7th, 2025 at 2:10 pm
This info and a bunch of the comments talking about Luke potentially walking away… is why we can’t get upset if BPA round 2 is an OL. I would like us to be able to go D heavy draft, possibly only D if that’s how the board falls but Goedeke is a bad hit away from potentially being done and we currently don’t have a LG.
Won’t happen but if all of a sudden that Zabel is sitting there round 2 and the brass deems him BPA, I understand why we would pull that trigger. (Depending on FA of course).
February 7th, 2025 at 2:24 pm
This is the best Buc site in town.
Except when it comes to understanding injuries.
I am just afraid these guys will never get it.
February 7th, 2025 at 2:45 pm
It’s hilarious when site know it alls lecture the Joes. LOL.