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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Royal Pain" data-source="post: 508770" data-attributes="member: 9065">ESPN is one of the biggest culprits by glamorizing these kill shots with that "Jacked Up" segment that has, fortunately, been discountinued. Part of the problem is also that these players are young and think they're indestructable. The NFL instituted this rule change in part to protect themselves from future litigation but it also serves to protect the players from themselves.I've witnessed in person two Packer's careers end with neck injuries and, while the circumstances that led to the injuries involving both Terrence Murphy and Nick Collins were flukish in nature, they demonstrate how fragile the human anatomy can be.I agree with those that believe the players will adjust to the new rule and that it will not take anything away from the essence of the game. If anything, it will create a renewed emphasis toward teaching and utilizing proper technique when making a tackle.</blockquote>

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