NFL Authorizes In-Game Use of Guardian Caps on Players' Helmets for 2024 Season

[big dog cowboy]

https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...aps-wear-games-concussion-safety/73468055007/

It's going to be strange watching games with players wearing these.

 

[zrinkill]

As long as its safer ........ I do not care what it looks like

 

[erod]

Good gawd. I'm out.

 

[Flamma]

As long as its safer ........ I do not care what it looks like

I care. Enough with the fluff. At some point they are going to go too far. We'll get there.

 

[mattjames2010]

It looks silly, but if what the NFL and others are saying, it does reduce the risk of head injury significantly.

Though, I have to wonder, is there no way to make this where it's already inside the helmet or does it HAVE to be on the outside directly where contact is met? I guess then it would have to be thinner which might defeat the purpose.

 

[jwitten82]

Lol im sorry, but this is dumb

 

[RoboQB]

Nothing says "look, I'm a sissy" like wearing this contraption on SNF, MNF, Turkey Day, Christmas, 1pm and 4pm on Sundays.
They get fined for socks, cleats, etc. but this is acceptable...smh. TV networks will squash this, I hope.

 

[EST_1986]

Good gawd. I'm out.

I agree, if I cant see these guys get severe brain damage, I dont want to watch

 

[John813]

Here's a contraption that should help with brain injuries and hopefully keep hard hits in the league


BOOOO WHERE MUH NFL GONE? I'M DONE. I WANT MY PLAYERS GETTING CTE LIKE REAL MEN.
REAL MEN LIKE SEAU, THOMAS, ADRIAN ROBINSON, ANDRE WATERS AND OTHERS WHO DIED YOUNG WITH CTE WERE NATIONAL HEROS
PINKO COMMY HELMETS. LIBRHULE AGENDA NEW WORLD ORDER!!

 

[EST_1986]

Here's a contraption that should help with brain injuries and hopefully keep hard hits in the league


BOOOO WHERE MUH NFL GONE? I'M DONE. I WANT MY PLAYERS GETTING CTE LIKE REAL MEN.
REAL MEN LIKE SEAU, THOMAS, ADRIAN ROBINSON, ANDRE WATERS AND OTHERS WHO DIED YOUNG WITH CTE WERE NATIONAL HEROS
PINKO COMMY HELMETS. LIBRHULE AGENDA NEW WORLD ORDER!!

if theyre not racked with brain injuries so bad they want to kill themselves, I'll just switch to the NBA

 

[erod]

I agree, if I cant see these guys get severe brain damage, I dont want to watch

Ok, then they should be on all players all the time then, right?

Let's just dress them all like the Michelin Man.

 

[zrinkill]

All you tough guys should be calling for them to go back to these

You sound just like the morons who hated going to modern day helmets.

 

[EST_1986]

Ok, then they should be on all players all the time then, right?

Let's just dress them all like the Michelin Man.

if that proves to improve long term health, im guessing you would be against it?

 

[erod]

if that proves to improve long term health, im guessing you would be against it?

So you're for flag football then. In fact, you're for deciding these games on Madden so we're not risking any injuries whatsoever. That will certainly improve long-term health.

Football isn't a game for you.

This move by the league is pushing off the inevitable, when your ilk is successful at making toxic tackle football illegal altogether.

 

[RoboQB]

With all the rule changes on tackling, a head injury is practically non-existent. How many concussions were reported in the last 3 years? They stop games and pull players who appear to be "wobbly" after a play.
It's stupid and an overreaction.

 

[DoctorChicken]

So you're for flag football then. In fact, you're for deciding these games on Madden so we're not risking any injuries whatsoever. That will certainly improve long-term health.

Football isn't a game for you.

This move by the league is pushing off the inevitable, when your ilk is successful at making toxic tackle football illegal altogether.

What do you mean by “your ilk”?

Nobody is trying to outlaw tackle football. Are you some sort of conspiracy theorist?

 

[DUO_CORE]

 

[Flamma]

All you tough guys should be calling for them to go back to these

You sound just like the morons who hated going to modern day helmets.

Actually the modern day helmet encourages harder hitting. If you've played organized football and sandlot football, you know the difference. You play way less aggressive without a helmet.

 

[Flamma]

if that proves to improve long term health, im guessing you would be against it?

I would be against it. I'm all for going back to the old kickoff. I'm for what improves the game, not player health. What do I care about that? These guys are paid millions, they're not prisoners. No one has to play.

 

[EST_1986]

I would be against it. I'm all for going back to the old kickoff. I'm for what improves the game, not player health. What do I care about that? These guys are paid millions, they're not prisoners. No one has to play.

that says alot