NFL to allow Guardian Caps on helmets during regular season

ESPN ^ | Apr 26, 2024 | Kevin Seifert

[JSM_Liberty]

This might not go down well amongst the pro brain damage community.

[dfwgator]

I always thought that they should go back to leather helmets, because that would force players to tackle properly instead of going for the “SportsCenter Hit”.

[PGR88]

This might not go down well amongst the pro brain damage community.

Is there such "community?" Where does one find them?

[4yearlurker]

"Its clobbering time!"

[toddausauras]

Ugly but gotta protect your head in that sport...no good retiring with millions and no brain left.

[Sparticus]

My, those are attractive. </Sarcasm>

[Vermont Lt]

That’s the logic behind rugby, and not wearing much padding.

[Cautious Optimism]

yes and while they ar at it remove the face masks or at least go back to a single bar.

[JSM_Liberty]

“That’s the logic behind rugby, and not wearing much padding.”

No helmets, or scrum caps which are pretty much designed just to avoid cauliflower ear.

[Uncle Miltie]

Easier to grab for a tackle.

[Waverunner]

The 1894 throwback uniform....

[JZelle]

So will they be the Washington team’s new logo?

[sasquatch]

My father-in-law used a leather helmet when playing for the Lions. He’s dead. Go figure.

[BlueLancer]

[tet68]

Kewl, reactive armor helmits !!!

[Political Junkie Too]

It looks like a Star Wars Stormtrooper Lego helmet.

-PJ

[Reily]

Also, in rugby you’re primarily tackling the ball not the man. If you can keep him on his feet and have your teammates take the ball its far better, then knocking the ball carrier flat with a big hit. When the ball carrier hits the ground even if it’s just a knee the player must release the ball. Therefore, what would be fumbling in American football and ‘bad’ for the offense! In rugby it’s an integral part of the game and more a neutral action. Controlling the ball is what rugby is all about.

[suthener]

“My father-in-law used a leather helmet when playing for the Lions. He’s dead. Go figure.”

My father never even played football and he’s dead. Explain that.

[dfwgator]

My father-in-law used a leather helmet when playing for the Lions. He’s dead. Go figure.

Well at least he didn't miss out on any Lions Super Bowl appearances.

[M Kehoe]

Kick offs, tackling rules and now Guarding helmets.

Rush Linbaugh said this would happen.

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