Ezekiel Elliott Debuts New Helmet and Visor

[Deep_Freeze]

He looks like that awful NFL on Fox Robot. I can't un-see it.

Speaking of weird looking things, may I ask what is that in your avatar?

Maybe it's just me.

 

[alicetooljam]

Just a nitpick, but why don't the Cowboys cut those center stripes where the hole is for the front pad? Other teams do.

Ive wondered this too...

 

[MileyDancer]

So fresh. The blue visor is niiiiiiice

I've neer been a fan of mirror on sunglasses, but this looks cool. Much like.

 

[JoeKing]

Just a nitpick, but why don't the Cowboys cut those center stripes where the hole is for the front pad? Other teams do.

They do it that way just to trigger your OCD.

 

[JoeKing]

He looks like that awful NFL on Fox Robot. I can't un-see it.

Cletus

 

[zack]

I havent seen it posted so I thought Id share...

http://dailysnark.com/ezekiel-ellio...omlinson-inspired-helmet-visor-looks-awesome/

Freaking love it! So jealous this stuff wasn't around when I was playing in college!

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

Isnt that literally the same helmet he wore last year with a different visor that he wont be able to use?

 

[MapleLeaf]

No Fun League

It has nothing to do with fun.

Anyone who has played the game knows how important to see the opponent's eyes. Imagine if the center could not see the eyes of the MLB?

Or the DB could not drive off the eyes of the QB? Or the QB could not direct a DB with his eyes?

There is a subtlety of the game that would be completely gone and the true football enthusiast would know this.

A coloured visor is just stupid fashion and doesn't make football better. It's like saying matched coloured gloves makes the game more fun. Nonsense.

 

[CACowboy714]

It has nothing to do with fun.

Anyone who has played the game knows how important to see the opponent's eyes. Imagine if the center could not see the eyes of the MLB?

Or the DB could not drive off the eyes of the QB? Or the QB could not direct a DB with his eyes?

There is a subtlety of the game that would be completely gone and the true football enthusiast would know this.

A coloured visor is just stupid fashion and doesn't make football better. It's like saying matched coloured gloves makes the game more fun. Nonsense.

Has nothing to do with that (primarily). They "ban" them because it makes it difficult for trainers and coaches to view a player's eyes in the case of a serious injury (to able to see if the player is conscious). Even the slightly tinted ones are banned in high school and college ball.

They have a purpose though; just like sunglasses for baseball players.

 

[AsthmaField]

That's correct. League says it's a competitive advantage to not be able to see opponents eyes

I don't think that is it as the players can wear dark visors... just not mirrored.

I think it is because they don't want the sun/lights reflection temporarily blinding the opposing player.

Maybe I'm wrong but I've never heard the "eyes" thing and they do wear dark visors... so...

 

[Proof]

Has nothing to do with that (primarily). They "ban" them because it makes it difficult for trainers and coaches to view a player's eyes in the case of a serious injury (to able to see if the player is conscious). Even the slightly tinted ones are banned in high school and college ball.

They have a purpose though; just like sunglasses for baseball players.

Lol. Clearly you never played the game and are not an enthusiast.

 

[WTtoolman]

Isnt that literally the same helmet he wore last year with a different visor that he wont be able to use?

Indeed. He wore that exact helmet/facemask combination last year.

 

[AsthmaField]

Indeed. He wore that exact helmet/facemask combination last year.

Yeah, that's what I was going to say... Poor Daily Snark doesn't even realize that's the same helmet with a visor he can't wear in games.

 

[Pants]

That's correct. League says it's a competitive advantage to not be able to see opponents eyes

so, in comparison, it's an advantage to see his backside running away?

 

[Carson]

I don't think that is it as the players can wear dark visors... just not mirrored.

I think it is because they don't want the sun/lights reflection temporarily blinding the opposing player.

Maybe I'm wrong but I've never heard the "eyes" thing and they do wear dark visors... so...

Sorry I meant to put tinted. I believe the NFL allows 20% tint. Allowing the dark visors. Kam, Vick, Dawkins back in the day.

I could be completely wrong, but I remember it being not allowed for competitive reasons.

This is just what I remember hearing and reading about. So I could be wrong

 

[EST_1986]

so, in comparison, it's an advantage to see his backside running away?

That's going to be a 15 yard penalty in 2-3 years

 

[Setackin]

http://healthyliving.azcentral.com/football-visor-rules-2697.html

Found this article about visors. Basically, clear visors are cool, if a player wants a tinted one they need a doctors note. Really Zeke just need to complain about the sunlight causing him headaches and he can wear one.