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Football

LiberalFighter

(53,472 posts) Thu Feb 9, 2023, 11:54 AM Feb 2023

they need to fine the corresponding coach of the player or players involved.

They are the ones that dictate how players tackle.

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If the NFL wants to reduce concussions... (Original Post) LiberalFighter Feb 2023 OP

Get rid of helmets Darwins_Retriever Feb 2023 #1

They should pad the outside of the helmets... Wounded Bear Feb 2023 #2

(941 posts)

1. Get rid of helmets

Thu Feb 9, 2023, 12:00 PM

Feb 2023

I think there would be a drop in using you head as a weapon.

How is rugby with head injuries? No helmets, minimal pads.

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2. They should pad the outside of the helmets...

Thu Feb 9, 2023, 02:27 PM

Feb 2023

along with whatever they have inside. 1/2 inch of padding on the outside of the helmet equals 1 inch in a helmet-to-helmet hit.