Helmet Rule Passes (merged) (1 Viewer)

[Tim C]

I stand corrected, I looked at the play again he didn't lead with his crown. Still applies to both sides though.

I wonder though, if RB's can't lead with the crown to protect themselves anymore, are they protected from head shots now? (going back to the Whitner hit on PT)

 

[bergeaux]

Just put flags on em and be done with it Goodell. Jeez what a joke...

 

[tru_coolbrees]

There was a position called the Power Running Back.

 

[InThatNumber]

From what I heard on Sirius last night, the penalty is 15 yards from the line of scrimmage. So, if a running back breaks a 60 yard run and is flagged at the very end of the run for lowering his helmet, the penalty is effectively 75 yards. It's vaguely the equivalent of a PI call in its impact on the game, only it's going to be much harder to identify, much more controversial, and, oh... stupider.

 

[RT3]

[URL="https://twitter.com/mortreport"]Chris Mortensen &#8207;<s>@</s>mortreport <small class="time"> 1m </small> [/URL]Vikings owner Zygi Wilf expressed concern in Tuesday's session w helmet rule (Adrian Peterson) but Vikes voted for it. Bengals only no vote

so the Saints were 1 of the 31 "yes" votes

 

[OutlawSaint]

This is a dumb rule. You can do it inside the tackles but not outside the tackles. What makes it any more safe inside the tackles? So why have the rule?

So can you do it inside the tackles even if you are 40 yards down field? ******** rule if you ask me. Would be cool if the refs decided to just not call it.

 

[RT3]

So can you do it inside the tackles even if you are 40 yards down field? ******** rule if you ask me. Would be cool if the refs decided to just not call it.

well if you're 40 yards down field... you're not inside the tackle box

 

[wizard1183]

I believe we will see RBs lowering their head. It's instinct when running through the pile to do so. It'll be tricky on how officiating calls this one.

It's gotta be for when a RB is head to head with a defender that itd only be called then otherwise every running play will back you up 10-15 yards which would result in more safeties lol

 

[CajunSaint]

Well....expect Drew to drop back and pass 50 times a game.

This will cost teams some games.

 

[InThatNumber]

I defer to Sproles when he asked, "How do you lower your pads without lowering your helmet?"

 

[saintlyn8]

So, let me get this straight, a player, who his entire life has lowered his head when running with the football is supposed to now, suddenly, reverse everything he's learned and not do it anymore? Lol really?

This is why rich morons shouldn't be allowed to run football. Just smh at such stupidity.

 

[Pai Mei]

Go watch the Trent Richardson run vs Philly last year if you want an example.

 

[Seahawker Ed]

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[CajunSaint]

This is now illegal.....

Cleveland Brown RB Trent Richardson trucks Philadelphia Eagles Safety Kurt Coleman - YouTube

 

[WhoDat!5]

Easy way to solve this problem - Refs should just refuse to enforce the penalty.