New NFL helmet rule

[Utah]

I like it. The NFL needs to protect it's business or it will be gone soon. If the defenders can't lead with the crown of their heads, why should the offensive players be allowed to?

http://news.yahoo.com/nfl-passes-helmet-rule-ends-tuck-rule-163711153--nfl.html

[Jarid in Cedar]

As a card carrying defensive football snob, this was my biggest complaint with penalties for the defender leading with his head on a tackle. The runner can lower his head and charge blindly into the fray, without regard to his own safety or fear of penalty.

[GarthUte]

Mike Ditka commented on this and said that if the NFL really wants to get any and all players to not lead with their head, the way to do it is to remove face masks. I think he's right. If they went back to leather helmets with no masks, it would be more of a deterrent to stop leading with the head.

[wuapinmon]

Mike Ditka commented on this and said that if the NFL really wants to get any and all players to not lead with their head, the way to do it is to remove face masks. I think he's right. If they went back to leather helmets with no masks, it would be more of a deterrent to stop leading with the head.

That would make for a very bloody game. I'm sure the players would rather risk long-term injury over having to have oral surgeons in the clubhouse.

[GarthUte]

That would make for a very bloody game. I'm sure the players would rather risk long-term injury over having to have oral surgeons in the clubhouse.

Perhaps, but according to my wife's grandpa who played at USU in the 30s, the players led more with their shoulders so as to avoid head/face damage. Only a few of the craziest players would knock heads.