Helmet Rules

[DABOYZ]

As we all know the NFL is basically destroying the game by calling any questionable helmet to helmet plays personal fouls. An argument could be made that half of these plays should never have been called.

My opinion is simple. I feel like the NFL is actually going in the wrong direction in trying to make the helmets safer. I believe that making helmets safer only encourages players to launch themselves head first at other players. It may be time to take a step back and consider going back in time.

I know some will suggest leather helmets, I dont think we need to go back that far. But they really should consider a helmet that will hurt the individual making the hit as much as the individual delivering the hit. Hope this wasn't already posted.

 

[Doomsday101]

As we all know the NFL is basically destroying the game by calling any questionable helmet to helmet plays personal fouls. An argument could be made that half of these plays should never have been called.

My opinion is simple. I feel like the NFL is actually going in the wrong direction in trying to make the helmets safer. I believe that making helmets safer only encourages players to launch themselves head first at other players. It may be time to take a step back and consider going back in time.

I know some will suggest leather helmets, I dont think we need to go back that far. But they really should consider a helmet that will hurt the individual making the hit as much as the individual delivering the hit. Hope this wasn't already posted.

I don't know before the helmets these guys were still making big hit except they did so with fewer teeth and more scares

 

[DABOYZ]

I don't know before the helmets these guys were still making big hit except they did so with fewer teeth and more scares

You your right. Funny thing is those guys were crazy and tough back in the day. An argument could be made that player's who launch themselves in today's NFL are definelty not as tough as the older generation.

 

[Doomsday101]

You your right. Funny thing is those guys were crazy and tough back in the day. An argument could be made that player's who launch themselves in today's NFL are definelty not as tough as the older generation.

Much of it is instinct. Often time it is not the defender who lowers his head but the WR or QB who lowers their just out of the instinct to protect themselfs. This game is played at a high speed and I think you remove the helments you will see some serious injuries. I have watched rugby these guys do not move at the speed we see in the NFL

 

[vta]

They need to stop overreacting. It's normally pretty clear when there's an incidental knocking of heads or to a face mask. The crap they call sometimes is over the top and having refs decide outcomes with drive extending overreaction is something that should be addressed.

 

[Doomsday101]

They need to stop overreacting. It's normally pretty clear when there's an incidental knocking of heads or to a face mask. The crap they call sometimes is over the top and having refs decide outcomes with drive extending overreaction is something that should be addressed.

I agree. In the end the ref gets the blame but the league puts the refs in a position to make these calls.

 

[tupperware]

I feel like if they're going to keep calling some of the ticky tack rules that they keep calling in regards to helmet to helmet they need to do what they used to do with facemask penalties. Flagrant helmet to helmet type hits 15 yarders and incidental hits 5 yarders.

 

[DABOYZ]

I remember playing youth football growing up. Our coaches taught us how to make a proper tackle, head about waist high with proper placement of the shoulder and helmet.

We all know all NFL teams are often guilty of poor tackling. These guys get out there and try to take eachothers heads off and in many instances miss tackles becuase of it. With the crappy helmets we had, a helmet to helmet hit hurt like hell.

 

[Doomsday101]

I remember playing youth football growing up. Our coaches taught us how to make a proper tackle, head about waist high with proper placement of the shoulder and helmet.

We all know all NFL teams are often guilty of poor tackling. These guys get out there and try to take eachothers heads off and in many instances miss tackles becuase of it. With the crappy helmets we had, a helmet to helmet hit hurt like hell.

I think some of what you say is true in terms of tackling I would also say that these defensive players are going up against some highly talented athletes who can cut on a dime and give you change back as they leave you standing in the dust. It is hard to get the exact position to make the proper tackles, so you are grabbing for anything you can get your hands on. I think the rules have put the defensive players at a big disadvantage

 

[DABOYZ]

I think some of what you say is true in terms of tackling I would also say that these defensive players are going up against some highly talented athletes who can cut on a dime and give you change back as they leave you standing in the dust. It is hard to get the exact position to make the proper tackles, so you are grabbing for anything you can get your hands on. I think the rules have put the defensive players at a big disadvantage

I am actually fine with a missed tackle if an offensive player simply outskills a defender. This makes for higher scoring games. I just don't like the shoulder to shoulder "I'm gonna jack someone up hit" that either misses or allows the player to breakaway due to not wrapping up (very sloppy).

I do agree that defenders are typically at a bigger disadvantage but the NFL promotes lots of scoring and offense.

Maybe the reality is there is not a way around concussions and the NFL and players need to realize this. Changing the rules for safety reasons will eventually ruin the league and the yellow flag will determine the outcome of all games.

 

[vta]

Interesting related snippet I just read...

-- Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew was one of over 40 current players interviewed for an Associated Press piece on the modern attitude to concussions. Do current players work to hide concussions when they have them? Jones-Drew, and more than half of the players interviewed, admitted that the tendency moves that way. "The bottom line is: You have to be able to put food on the table. No one's going to sign or want a guy who can't stay healthy. I know there will be a day when I'm going to have trouble walking. I realize that," Jones-Drew said. "But this is what I signed up for. Injuries are part of the game. If you don't want to get hit, then you shouldn't be playing."

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