New league rule coming for concussions

[Runwildboys]

I have never stepped foot on the new turf but from what I’m hearing it’s pretty soft. It’s certainly not like the old Astroturf concrete. I don’t think the turf is going to make any difference when a players head slams against the ground.

Not unless they make the whole field like a wrestling mat. (I'm not saying that's possible or practical. Obviously it would adversely affect any running, jumping, etc.)

 

[Cowpolk]

I bet their moms like it.

I like it And if the current rules had been followed it would not happened at least not on that day

 

[Risen Star]

I bet their moms like it.

C'mon, bro. Don't talk about people's moms.

 

[Runwildboys]

And it’s certainly not like, grass back in the 70s. When it was like concrete also. When it froze. I remember the first game I ever went to New England Patriots against Oakland Raiders. Steve Grogan was slammed to the ground his body squashed I thought he’d never get up

Yeah, frozen ground is a hard landing.

 

[Runwildboys]

I’m Wondering if it actually increases the impact

No, it definitely does not.

 

[Runwildboys]

I thought this, before I even read your post.
I don't honestly know how they can protect the players adequately and still have it be football as we know it.
It's a conundrum for sure.

Bubble wrap.

 

[Runwildboys]

Don't point to Seau - there are many others in the same boat who never got any coverage.

Yeah, he said as much in his post.

 

[Cowpolk]

Bubble wrap.

And Velcro if they run into each other they fall down

 

[conner01]

I really don’t know how they could say Tua wasn’t suffering concussion symptoms from the hit he took against Buffalo in week 3. He got up, then staggered and fell back to the ground. He even shook his head after he got back up.

It was so obvious
But I fear the league could go to the extreme the other way because of this
Sometimes it’s just so obvious that anyone can tell and Tua was like that

 

[youngjerryjones]

I really don’t know how they could say Tua wasn’t suffering concussion symptoms from the hit he took against Buffalo in week 3. He got up, then staggered and fell back to the ground. He even shook his head after he got back up.

twice and fell lol

 

[KJJ]

twice and fell lol

And he shook his head multiple times and even had to straighten his helmet. I certainly didn’t see him reaching for his back.

 

[youngjerryjones]

Every player who has ever played has complained about artificial turf, how hard it is, concrete base. Most of them say that outside of concussions, they are twice as sore after a game on turf, even their feet and ankles hurt. We’ve seen more concussions from heads hitting the turf than from player collisions, not to mention all the blown out knees.

The only reason turf is so prevalent is because of all the outside events that owners can host that couldn’t happen because real grass wouldn’t hold up to it. Greed is always the foundation of everything the league does.

the amount of money it would cost to maintain the grass rather than roll up the turf and store it, quality of grass and also having to have some type of base underneath to change this when concerts and NCAA march madness and what not happen.. it's typical greed but it's good it starts to come up because if given enough chatter they'll be forced to change like everything else...just a matter of time...the NFL is at the point where they blatantly have so much money they can't go silent on things anymore

 

[Kevinicus]

They have to be very careful with how they word the language. If it's carelessly broad like what's presented in the tweet, then anyone accidently tripping or getting off balance will result in them having to leave for nothing.

 

[john van brocklin]

Bubble wrap.

How bout inside big clear plastic balls like hamsters run around in?

 

[AbeBeta]

Agree 100%
But there is inherent risk just stepping onto the field.
You can take steps to make it safer, but you are never going to remove all the risk.

Nobody is talking about removing all risk.

 

[AbeBeta]

Yeah, he said as much in his post.

No. He put Junior front and center. If people cared, they wouldn't just respond when someone gets a 30 for 30 episode.

 

[john van brocklin]

Nobody is talking about removing all risk.

I know it's a tough situation.
We want the players to be safe.
We also want football to stay enjoyable.
All you can do is take prudent measures.

 

[john van brocklin]

They have to be very careful with how they word the language. If it's carelessly broad like what's presented in the tweet, then anyone accidently tripping or getting off balance will result in them having to leave for nothing.

My concern exactly.
They could get over zealous in the application of this rule.

 

[TequilaCowboy]

I really don’t know how they could say Tua wasn’t suffering concussion symptoms from the hit he took against Buffalo in week 3. He got up, then staggered and fell back to the ground. He even shook his head after he got back up.

Yeah, have no idea how they managed to just say no problem and put him back in. The Dolphins should be heavily fined on this one, no excuse for doing that. Tua may have a suit in his hands should his career be in jeopardy now

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

I really don’t know how they could say Tua wasn’t suffering concussion symptoms from the hit he took against Buffalo in week 3. He got up, then staggered and fell back to the ground. He even shook his head after he got back up.

This would have been accepted in 1950s and 60s.

Sadly, our view of head trauma, short and long range, seems to barely have evolved by 2022.
Then there is boxing and MMA. Needed is serious actions to protect athletes from themselves.