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Knee & Thigh Pads to be mandatory starting in 2013
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...rting-in-2013/
Good. This is a good step in the right direction for player safety. I never understood why players didn't want to wear them anyway. It's not the best form of knee/thigh protection, but it will sure go a long way in bone bruises & deep muscle bruises.
Now they need to make the Revo helmets & mouthpieces mandatory for all players.Disclaimer: The content posted is of my own opinion.
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Re: Knee & Thigh Pads to be mandatory starting in 2013
A result of the player lawsuits, new Nike contract or true attempt at player safety? I say the former...
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Re: Knee & Thigh Pads to be mandatory starting in 2013
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Re: Knee & Thigh Pads to be mandatory starting in 2013
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05-22-2012, 04:06 PM #6Legendary RSR Poster
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Re: Knee & Thigh Pads to be mandatory starting in 2013
Those of us old enough remember when Major League Baseball transitioned to batting helmets. IIRC it wasn't mandatory for veterans. Rocky Colavito used a cap with a plastic insert. I think any safety measure, that does not inhibit a player's actions, should be explored... Bc
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Re: Knee & Thigh Pads to be mandatory starting in 2013
I've read a book Dark side of the Game by Tim Green, former Falcons linebacker
Great book, it's up on the internet as an audiobook.
The players will refuse most any padding if they think it will slow them down
I see from the thread title that this is mandatory, it has to be as players would opt out if given the choice
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Re: Knee & Thigh Pads to be mandatory starting in 2013
It's not just receivers and skill players that don't wear them now. A lot of offensive linemen forgo the pads and I'm not sure why. I remember Madden going on a tirade about it last year. In fact I don't think Oher wears them
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05-22-2012, 07:28 PM #11Legendary RSR Poster
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If today's premiere athlete can't adapt their game to what amounts to one extra pound of padding, then I question how premiere they really are.
Not to mention their supposed commitment to safety we heard during the lock out.
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Re: Knee & Thigh Pads to be mandatory starting in 2013
Not so fast... http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-leg-pad-rule/
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