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One of the six potential rule changes this coming season will make it illegal for running backs to lower their heads to initiate contact with a defender.
Matt Forte is none too happy about this
Matt Forte Blasts Proposed NFL Rule That Would Ban Running Backs From Lowering Helmet | NFL | NESN.com
Here's what I don't get: the sport of football is based around very large, freakishly athletic guys colliding into one another at full speed. Such a thing can never truly be safe. This possible rule in itself is ridiculous. If RBs can't lower their heads then they're surely going to get shots right to the chin from charging defenders - people trained to hit hard. That is worse than the head first collision. It's why the uppercut is the best finisher in Boxing. It rattles and concusses the brain way more than say a hook to the head.
We Saints fans know more than every other fan base that the NFL's "safety initiative" is purely about avoiding litigation. Here's an idea, put waivers into every contract preventing lawsuits due to injury and give insurance. If players decide to take the risk, it's on them. If not, find a different profession. Or how about making all players wear the most safest proven helmets? Many players don't use them because they find them uncomfortable to play in - and the NFL has no problem with this.
I really hope this is shot down. Not only will it make the game more dangerous under the guise of safety, but it gives the NFL (mostly Goodell) the appearance of championing safety - as he is wont to do - as opposed to his true stance: revenue.
Matt Forte is none too happy about this
Matt Forte Blasts Proposed NFL Rule That Would Ban Running Backs From Lowering Helmet | NFL | NESN.com
Here's what I don't get: the sport of football is based around very large, freakishly athletic guys colliding into one another at full speed. Such a thing can never truly be safe. This possible rule in itself is ridiculous. If RBs can't lower their heads then they're surely going to get shots right to the chin from charging defenders - people trained to hit hard. That is worse than the head first collision. It's why the uppercut is the best finisher in Boxing. It rattles and concusses the brain way more than say a hook to the head.
We Saints fans know more than every other fan base that the NFL's "safety initiative" is purely about avoiding litigation. Here's an idea, put waivers into every contract preventing lawsuits due to injury and give insurance. If players decide to take the risk, it's on them. If not, find a different profession. Or how about making all players wear the most safest proven helmets? Many players don't use them because they find them uncomfortable to play in - and the NFL has no problem with this.
I really hope this is shot down. Not only will it make the game more dangerous under the guise of safety, but it gives the NFL (mostly Goodell) the appearance of championing safety - as he is wont to do - as opposed to his true stance: revenue.