Originally Posted by TripleThreat:
That's what I was gonna say too?? Is this a mandatory equipment rule, or is it just optional. If it's optional, it's hard to see a lot of players saying yes to wear them, especially if it could deteriorate their level of play, especially if statistics are saying it only reduces 10% when not everyone is using them.
It's optional. Going forward every player gets to decide for themselves how much brain damage they want to endure from the sport of football. [Reply]
Originally Posted by wazu:
It's optional. Going forward every player gets to decide for themselves how much brain damage they want to endure from the sport of football.
How much? It says 10% if not everyone is wearing them, 20% if all wears them lol. that seems specific. [Reply]
I really feel like this is the NFL's way of avoiding lawsuits down the road. "Hey, we offered more protection, the player refused to wear it" kinda thing. [Reply]
That's the first thing I thought of as well. I know they've worn them in camp, but it just seems it would be an awkward piece of equipment that gets in the way. [Reply]
Originally Posted by KCJake:
I really feel like this is the NFL's way of avoiding lawsuits down the road. "Hey, we offered more protection, the player refused to wear it" kinda thing.
Accidently downvoted your post as I was so in agreement with it, but rep.
If I'm an established veteran playing anything but RB/WR, I can't imagine not wearing it. Fuck how it looks, you only get one brain. Want to enjoy the majority of your life which comes after retiring from the NFL? Wear the damn thing and give yourself the best chance.
WR/RB I could see not doing it, because it might be an issue for vision in the receiving game. [Reply]