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MTK · 03-20-2013, 02:33 PM

I really don't see this new helmet rule as being a big deal.

They're trying to eliminate blatant use of the helmet in the open field, which doesn't happen all that often.

I think I heard that there were 30 or so plays last year that would have been flagged under this rule. So in a total of 256 regular season games we're talking about 30 plays? It shouldn't have much of an impact at all. The league has to continue to protect players against head injuries, this rule is more window dressing than anything.

03-20-2013, 02:33 PM	#7
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,038	Re: Around the NFL Off - Season style. I really don't see this new helmet rule as being a big deal. They're trying to eliminate blatant use of the helmet in the open field, which doesn't happen all that often. I think I heard that there were 30 or so plays last year that would have been flagged under this rule. So in a total of 256 regular season games we're talking about 30 plays? It shouldn't have much of an impact at all. The league has to continue to protect players against head injuries, this rule is more window dressing than anything. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop