[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

That goes into effect next year.

NFL says players must wear thigh, knee pads in 2013 - ESPN

I'm surprised the NFL allowed players not to wear the pads in the first place. Seems like there USED to be an official who would take inventory of every player before the game, to make sure his uniform was tucked in, all pads were on, etc...whatever happened to that?