Knee and Thigh Pads Mandatory in 2013

Tobias-Reiper · 05-25-2012, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

You should look a little closer at the plays.

Proper tackling technique is for me to put my face mask between the RB's numbers. The head, the legs, the arms all move in any direction to throw a d-player off... The numbers change direction with the ball...

The RB's first move as I close in is to drop his shoulder pads and try to bull through me... This action puts his helmet coming directly for my helmet. At 6'+ not many defensive people are getting under Sproles... Rice...

My options are... aim lower for his crotch with my face mask... (not happenin). This would angle my facemask down and he would make contact with the crown of my helmet breaking my neck.

Let him run his helmet through my sternum. Again.... if you have ever had a pulling guard flank you... you know you do not want this either. I went to a smaller school where I played both sides of the ball... Ive broken ribs on people who didn't see me pulling.

Oh, boy... ok...

QBREES9 · 05-22-2012, 11:18 PM

every little bit helps.

hagan714 · 05-23-2012, 12:42 AM

stupid enough to play without either say's a lot about some players stupidity.

sharke · 05-23-2012, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by darstep

It will stop a bruise.
I wouldn't play without knee pads, or shin caps, or without my ankles wrapped.
If you've ever had raw bone to helmet on a cold day in December then you know what I'm talking about.
I always wondered why guys opted out of knee pads. They don't slow you down.
There is probably some fool that would play without a helmet.
Go for it.

Retarded machismo, for some people it makes you tougher, more manly, and impresses others to not wear it. True for every sport. Childish logic at it's finest.

Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper

... and yet, helmet to helmet spearing from defensive player to RB is still legal. Go figure...

Well, of course, that makes headlines and video clips....I mean wait, the NFL is about safety and game integrity and would NEVER use violence to sell.....

Originally Posted by hagan714

stupid enough to play without either say's a lot about some players stupidity.

that's a bingo!

SloMotion · 05-23-2012, 05:40 AM

IDK if I'd consider mandatory knee pads/thigh pads as a step towards total wussification, it's not like, say, a specific rule change aimed at protecting one specific player on the field, eh?

I like seeing them having to wear the pads.

RaginCajun83 · 05-23-2012, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by SloMotion

IDK if I'd consider mandatory knee pads/thigh pads as a step towards total wussification, it's not like, say, a specific rule change aimed at protecting one specific player on the field, eh?

I like seeing them having to wear the pads.

Just give it time and Roger will have them wearing flags instead of pads

lee909 · 05-23-2012, 07:09 AM

Nike are pleased to announce the new uniforms for the 2013 NFL season
Horses optional

Tobias-Reiper · 05-23-2012, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

Nike are pleased to announce the new uniforms for the 2013 NFL season
Horses optional

...hmmm.. now that you mention Nike: given the NFL just switched to Nike Combat uniforms, and that Combat uniforms come standard with sewn-in thigh and knee pads, I wonder if the rule is cosmetic or sponsor driven.

Beastmode · 05-23-2012, 07:37 AM

Over 2000 former players lawsuits, NFLPA grievences regarding suspensions, a defamation lawsuit....possibly more. Pads and bruises are a tertiary issue right now.

If RG wanted to bring it to the front he should have done this a while back. It's all a smokescreen. All these ongoing serious issues and the media is asking him about pads. What a joke.

TheOak · 05-23-2012, 07:40 AM

They need to go to mandatory Knee Braces for ALL except kickers, it will slow the game a little and protect knees.

What will be worn as the mandatory knee and thigh pad.

You can also make coffee with it.

05-25-2012, 01:38 PM	#1
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Originally Posted by x626xBlack You should look a little closer at the plays. Proper tackling technique is for me to put my face mask between the RB's numbers. The head, the legs, the arms all move in any direction to throw a d-player off... The numbers change direction with the ball... The RB's first move as I close in is to drop his shoulder pads and try to bull through me... This action puts his helmet coming directly for my helmet. At 6'+ not many defensive people are getting under Sproles... Rice... My options are... aim lower for his crotch with my face mask... (not happenin). This would angle my facemask down and he would make contact with the crown of my helmet breaking my neck. Let him run his helmet through my sternum. Again.... if you have ever had a pulling guard flank you... you know you do not want this either. I went to a smaller school where I played both sides of the ball... Ive broken ribs on people who didn't see me pulling. Oh, boy... ok...

05-23-2012, 12:42 AM	#3
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	stupid enough to play without either say's a lot about some players stupidity. Crusader likes this.

05-23-2012, 10:27 AM	#4
sharke evil decepticon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 583	Originally Posted by darstep It will stop a bruise. I wouldn't play without knee pads, or shin caps, or without my ankles wrapped. If you've ever had raw bone to helmet on a cold day in December then you know what I'm talking about. I always wondered why guys opted out of knee pads. They don't slow you down. There is probably some fool that would play without a helmet. Go for it. Retarded machismo, for some people it makes you tougher, more manly, and impresses others to not wear it. True for every sport. Childish logic at it's finest. Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper ... and yet, helmet to helmet spearing from defensive player to RB is still legal. Go figure... Well, of course, that makes headlines and video clips....I mean wait, the NFL is about safety and game integrity and would NEVER use violence to sell..... Originally Posted by hagan714 stupid enough to play without either say's a lot about some players stupidity. that's a bingo!

05-23-2012, 10:11 AM	#6
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Originally Posted by SloMotion IDK if I'd consider mandatory knee pads/thigh pads as a step towards total wussification, it's not like, say, a specific rule change aimed at protecting one specific player on the field, eh? I like seeing them having to wear the pads. Just give it time and Roger will have them wearing flags instead of pads

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SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	IDK if I'd consider mandatory knee pads/thigh pads as a step towards total wussification, it's not like, say, a specific rule change aimed at protecting one specific player on the field, eh? I like seeing them having to wear the pads.

05-23-2012, 08:31 PM	#8
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Originally Posted by lee909 Nike are pleased to announce the new uniforms for the 2013 NFL season Horses optional ...hmmm.. now that you mention Nike: given the NFL just switched to Nike Combat uniforms, and that Combat uniforms come standard with sewn-in thigh and knee pads, I wonder if the rule is cosmetic or sponsor driven. RockyMountainSaint likes this.

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Over 2000 former players lawsuits, NFLPA grievences regarding suspensions, a defamation lawsuit....possibly more. Pads and bruises are a tertiary issue right now. If RG wanted to bring it to the front he should have done this a while back. It's all a smokescreen. All these ongoing serious issues and the media is asking him about pads. What a joke. SloMotion likes this.
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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,047	They need to go to mandatory Knee Braces for ALL except kickers, it will slow the game a little and protect knees. What will be worn as the mandatory knee and thigh pad. You can also make coffee with it. SloMotion likes this.