New NFL rule.

[ants]

Now a running back cant lower his head as he is running toward a tackler??

[DTG3k]

They will probably have to change the name soon. National Flag Football League.

[Sogaard]

Proposed rule change.  Not voted on yet.

[Sogaard]

I honestly can't see them putting this into play.  Every other running play would be flagged.

[ny hunter]

They are trashing this game......

[ants]

Yeah I cant see them letting this one go through. I think its a natural reaction for a back to lower his head as he is about to collide with a tackler. 

They proposed, earlier this year, to do away with kick offs because they are too dangerous. What the hell?

[BizCT]

Did Bobbie Boucher sign with a new team yet?<br /><br />Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk 2<br /><br />

[fasteddie]

Bobbie will probably sign with a CFL team instead of playing Sissy-Ball in the NFL if this goes through .

[crappyice]

Only way to make the game safer is to force all fields back to natural surface to slow down these genetic freaks..then go back to leather helmets and limited pads. I promise there will be no intentional head to head contact with the protection of a helmet.

[tuckersdaddy]

maybe if they only put 7 players on the field........

[WNYBuckHunter]

They are trashing this game......

Theyve been doing it for years. Its why I dont really watch much anymore.

[Water Rat]

Did they reverse the Tuck Rule ? Anyone enjoy watching the Lingerie Bowl ?

[ants]

It's football for god sake!!! Someone mentioned the "pussification" of America in another post, and that whats going on here. what the hell?

[wztirem]

It's football for god sake!!! Someone mentioned the "pussification" of America in another post, and that whats going on here. what the hell?

 

Its common knowledge that the NFL has been overwhelmed with lawsuits concerning head injuries suffered by former players and as such is making an attempt to mitigate such is obvious. Anyone who has played football at any level (and I have) have had their bell rung!

 

Todays football players are physical freaks of nature. Careers are short and the effects of playing this game at this level are telling!

 

The risks are obvious and the players do realize such, but in a litigious society the attorneys get rich. The NFL has finally after all these years have understood that to continue this money making operation they have to act and this latest proposed rule addesses this.

 

The worst case scenario for the NFL is that a player will be killed from a hit during a game. The NFL is just exploring ways to avoid this scenario and the bettors would certainly appreciate it.

[ants]

I agree .. This is because of the litigious  we live in. in this country. How long before we see rules that guard against knee injuries...shoulder injuries ?? How long before The NFL becomes the NFFL? The National Flag Foot ball League.

[ants]

This rule just passed today. It's official, but I think it applies to open field.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

does not apply to inside the Tackle box.