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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Steeler Tim" data-source="post: 337778" data-attributes="member: 3931">So if Goodell and his henchmen are so interested in player safety why don't they mandate that players have to wear safety equipment.  The helmet technology has been around for over a decade that helps reduce the risk of concussion.  If fact I think Rodgers has chosen to wear such a helmet.Wouldn't it be more effective to make the collisions less violent by padding the outer helmet and shoulder pads?  That way you don't have to worry about the defender trying to read the offensive players mind on how he is going to move.My question is why is it always the defenders fault for head to head collisions?  Running backs ALWAYS lead with their heads.  Why aren't they penalized?Do me a favor and get in a tackling stance.  Then look and see what part of your body is in front.  If you are doing it right i guarantee you it's your head.  Think about that when you say the NFL is just trying to change the mindset of players.  The only way to do that is make it tag football.I''m from the Jack Lambert school of football.  Just put dresses on the QBs and be done with it.  :happy0005:</blockquote>

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