bandrus1 413 Posted February 2, 2017 All the time we hear talking heads say that taking off helmets and face masks would solve the concussion issue, look at rugby Look what these guys will do to each other without millions of dollars at stake https://www.facebook.com/tournamentguy/videos/735435183288421/ nfl players would kill eachother Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROCKFORD 134 Posted February 2, 2017 scrum protection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted February 2, 2017 The folks that tell you that there are fewer concussions in rugby don't know the numbers. Rugby style tackling in football is safer and it is what we teach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted February 2, 2017 nobody will ever convince me playing without a helmet will cut concussions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,920 Posted February 2, 2017 Never go into battle without your helmet on. Just ask Travis Henry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,732 Posted February 2, 2017 nobody will ever convince me playing without a helmet will cut concussions Not anymore. Back when the game was played without helmets or with leather helmets, the mentality of the individual player was centered around the team's success. Solid technique took precedence over personal style or accolades. It was exciting for the fan of that era. Then the game got commercialized and here we are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted February 2, 2017 Not anymore. Back when the game was played without helmets or with leather helmets, the mentality of the individual player was centered around the team's success. Solid technique took precedence over personal style or accolades. It was exciting for the fan of that era. Then the game got commercialized and here we are. And the money wasn't worth the risk unlike today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted February 2, 2017 Ive said less "body armor" for years. Make em play both ways too lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,732 Posted February 2, 2017 And the money wasn't worth the risk unlike todayThe money came with the commercialization. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,172 Posted February 2, 2017 im sure someone would have proposed this by now and im clearly no scientist but wouldn't Nerf helmets help with concussions? Yes, I understand they wouldnt work well in the rain but im sure some sort of sealant could be put on them. And yes, I also understand that part if not most of the concussion issue is not hitting your head against something hard but rather the impact of brain hitting skull because of those collisions is that correct? But it always seemed to me that the padding inside helmets was too hard and the outer shell also too hard. Nerf helmets would absorb so much more shock both for head hitting ground or helmet to helmet contact. Maybe a layer of memory foam on the inside.... yes i am 100% serious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,337 Posted February 2, 2017 Ive said less "body armor" for years. Just one example of this being wrong would be Jordy Nelson. (His broken ribs) That being said, I pretty much agree with your statement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,337 Posted February 2, 2017 im sure someone would have proposed this by now and im clearly no scientist but wouldn't Nerf helmets help with concussions? Yes, I understand they wouldnt work well in the rain but im sure some sort of sealant could be put on them. And yes, I also understand that part if not most of the concussion issue is not hitting your head against something hard but rather the impact of brain hitting skull because of those collisions is that correct? But it always seemed to me that the padding inside helmets was too hard and the outer shell also too hard. Nerf helmets would absorb so much more shock both for head hitting ground or helmet to helmet contact. Maybe a layer of memory foam on the inside.... yes i am 100% serious And also 100% ghey The only solution to less concussions is either less head protection or more pansy ass rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites