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Originally Posted by psd
I have had several Doctors tell me the best way to drastically reduce head injuries in the NFL is to eliminate the helmets. I thought they were nuts. But they all said the same thing. The players would learn how to tackle properly without using their whole body as a spear, which they do now, eliminating using the helmet as a weapon which some players do (cough,cough..Terrell Suggs...cough,cough). They would hit with their shoulder. Yes there would be injuries, & yes some would be catastrophic. But they would be accidental in nature & those happen now anyways. I don't know if i agree, but it sure is something to think about.
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I've heard that before and just don't get that. It's like saying, "Eliminate them for motorcyclists and they'll learn to be more careful" or "Don't let your kid ride with a bike helmet as they won't try stupid things."
Accidents happen. To me, helmets are about the accidents. The NFL just needs to enforce or put stricter tackling penalties on the books. Maybe then people will learn to tackle appropriately and the helmets can do their purpose when there is an accident.
And yes, even still there will be major injuries despite the helmet.