New Helmet?

[Defensewins]

After seeing the helmet industry not make any real improvements to their design in 30 years or more (70's-90's), it is good to see some work is going into making a better helmet. I also like that there are small companies out there trying to make a difference.
Now the NFL has to mandate the use of some of the new technology.
Last night the NFL TV booth official mentioned that the NFL may demand all players have to use some type of knee, elbow, thigh and hip pads. I always wondered about why they did not do this years ago? It should not be up to the player.

[BaltimoreSkins]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

After seeing the helmet industry not make any real improvements to their design in 30 years or more (70's-90's), it is good to see some work is going into making a better helmet. I also like that there are small companies out there trying to make a difference.
Now the NFL has to mandate the use of some of the new technology.
Last night the NFL TV booth official mentioned that the NFL may demand all players have to use some type of knee, elbow, thigh and hip pads. I always wondered about why they did not do this years ago? It should not be up to the player.

I was listening to the Ravens-Steelers on the radio and they mentioned that owners where upset about players missing games that could be avoidable due to mild knee, thigh etc injuries and having to pay the players for not playing. I'd be curious if the owners have a monetary figure that they feel they are loosing due to players not using pads. I agree though you can't let players decide on the amount of protection.