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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ay-consider-widening-field-to-enhance-safety/
Charley Casserly of CBS reported during The NFL Today that, as part of the league’s ongoing effort to enhance player safety, the NFL will consider the possibility of widening the field and the hash marks. The thinking is that opening up the field could make the game safer.
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu likely would disagree. He said last week that the use of wide-open, field-stretching offenses gives defensive players a greater opportunity to build a head of steam before delivering a hit.
Regardless of whether the game would end up being safer, the change would drive up scoring by giving offenses more room within which to operate — and by forcing the defense to defend more lateral territory.
Casserly explained that this and other recommendations could come from a player safety committee, which possibly would include folks like John Madden, Willie Lanier, Ronnie Lott, Derrick Brooks, Anthony Munoz, and possibly a game official.
Such a committee would look at issues like consistency in calling penalties based on safety violations, educating players on safety measures, and making certain padding mandatory.
Also, the league will be meeting later this year with helmet manufacturers regarding possible options for enhancing safety, including making helmets lighter and placing padding on the outside of the helmet.
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I'm slashing Goodell's tires if this ever happens.
Charley Casserly of CBS reported during The NFL Today that, as part of the league’s ongoing effort to enhance player safety, the NFL will consider the possibility of widening the field and the hash marks. The thinking is that opening up the field could make the game safer.
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu likely would disagree. He said last week that the use of wide-open, field-stretching offenses gives defensive players a greater opportunity to build a head of steam before delivering a hit.
Regardless of whether the game would end up being safer, the change would drive up scoring by giving offenses more room within which to operate — and by forcing the defense to defend more lateral territory.
Casserly explained that this and other recommendations could come from a player safety committee, which possibly would include folks like John Madden, Willie Lanier, Ronnie Lott, Derrick Brooks, Anthony Munoz, and possibly a game official.
Such a committee would look at issues like consistency in calling penalties based on safety violations, educating players on safety measures, and making certain padding mandatory.
Also, the league will be meeting later this year with helmet manufacturers regarding possible options for enhancing safety, including making helmets lighter and placing padding on the outside of the helmet.
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I'm slashing Goodell's tires if this ever happens.
