[freedumb2003]

I have read that they were safer with the old leather helmets.

[nascarnation]

Perhaps safer in that the game was played differently.

The robust helmet and facemask have certainly upped the intensity and location of impact.

Plus faster, stronger, and heavier players.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Some players are simply more susceptible to concussions. Think Al Toon, who thankfully retired becoming a rambling incoherent like Muhammed Ali.

Harvin needs to retire as well.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

The NFL should bring them back. Either that or start handing out serious fines to any defensive player who leads with his helmet...regardless of where the ball carrier is hit with it.

You don't see high school or college athletes tackling like that. It is a culture thing inside of Professional football. They have been taught to hit to damage or injure. And it's not right. Proper tackling techniques need to be brought back and taught again and those coaches who are teaching and advocating the headhunting need to be expurgated from the league. Need proof that this is what is happening? Look at the whole 'scandal' in the NEw Orleans Saints organization a couple seasons ago.

Other than that, I have no strong feelings about the subject.