SageAgainstTheMachine Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 http://espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp12/story/_/id/8313317/philadelphia-eagles-michael-vick-health-guaranteed-flak-jacket-maker Any chance this becomes a trend if it keeps Vick's ribs safe?
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Lol. Figures that would be what it takes. But all in all, if the league is filling to pay for it, think of the injuries it may prevent. Maybe they should use it as a bargaining chip.
Chef Jim Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 "I guarantee he will not get hurt," Rob Vito, CEO of Unequal Technologies, told ESPN.com on Wednesday. So this vest will protect him from a knee injury?
Just Jack Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 So this vest will protect him from a knee injury? Uh oh..... new headline tomorrow..... "Vick Fitted With Full Suit Of Armor"
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted August 29, 2012 Author Posted August 29, 2012 Uh oh..... new headline tomorrow..... "Vick Fitted With Full Suit Of Armor" Even that won't necessarily protect him.
Phil Hansen Forever Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Even that won't necessarily protect him. There always has to be a smartass! Fritz could use it for his ribs too. I was thinking the same thing, cover up Fitz and keep london Fletcher away.
DC Tom Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Uh oh..... new headline tomorrow..... "Vick Fitted With Full Suit Of Armor" But the headline we won't see... "Eagles Fitted With Offensive Line."
Saint Doug Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) I can't see how this is legal. It's giving him an unfair advantage in a game where pain inflicted upon your opponent is a strategy (especially to shake a QB). Sure, the same can be said for pads preventing pain and discomfort, but everyone is using them, it's an even playing field. In addition, where does it end? Metal helmets and shoulder pads? I sure would want to be tackled by metal/armor exoskeleton. Edited August 30, 2012 by kas23
NoSaint Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 I can't see how this is legal. It's giving him an unfair advantage in a game where pain inflicted upon your opponent is a strategy (especially to shake a QB). Sure, the same can be said for pads preventing pain and discomfort, but everyone is using them, it's an even playing field. In addition, where does it end? Metal helmets and shoulder pads? I sure would want to be tackled by metal/armor exoskeleton. Most players err to the side of the absolute bare bones minimum. Not Vicks fault if he goes above the minimum. Injured players often use equipment to protect ribs and the like
Harveyj001 Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 Even that won't necessarily protect him. +1!!! "Tis but a flesh wound!" He never gets hurts, just flesh wounds!
Malazan Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 If it's allowed and works then all players should use it. They can't bark about their own safety when they keep choosing not to take advantage of what is available.
DC Tom Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 I checked the specs, and...yep, resistant to dog bites, too...
Saint Doug Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 Most players err to the side of the absolute bare bones minimum. Not Vicks fault if he goes above the minimum. Injured players often use equipment to protect ribs and the like It's not Vick's fault that he's making the conscious decision to wear a performance-enhancing device? Plus, this is not the same as an injured player wearing extra protection on his injured body part. If so, what's Vick's current injury that he wills to protect? If this body armor serves to protect the person wearing it, I sure hope it doesn't lead to an injury to the 270 lb DE running balls-to-the-wall into it. lead with the helmet, I'd say. Would be worth the fine.
NoSaint Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 It's not Vick's fault that he's making the conscious decision to wear a performance-enhancing device? Plus, this is not the same as an injured player wearing extra protection on his injured body part. If so, what's Vick's current injury that he wills to protect? If this body armor serves to protect the person wearing it, I sure hope it doesn't lead to an injury to the 270 lb DE running balls-to-the-wall into it. lead with the helmet, I'd say. Would be worth the fine. He's currently got injured ribs And anyone can wear it. It's an nfl approved padding option. Not his fault everyone declines as they feel more padding hurts their performance. Continue on though, if you want.
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Dragonborn10 Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 Count me skeptical it will work as well as advertised. If it allosw movement of the chest to run and pass how is it going to prevent a dislocated rib..Sure it may lessen the direct impact but will it lessen the abnormal motion of the chest/ribs when he is getting hit by a 285 lb lineman and driven into the ground? And it was his shoulder and hand that cost him games last year wasn't it?
Pilsner Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) So Vick will be able to handle a BAR toting DE? Maybe not. .30 perhaps. If he'll be wearing plates he better bring lots in case he runs into Mario. The name Unequal technologies infers neither promising nor negative aspects. Unequalled would be better. Edited August 30, 2012 by Pilsner
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 http://espn.go.com/n...ak-jacket-maker Any chance this becomes a trend if it keeps Vick's ribs safe? probably and he's gona need it
Mr. WEO Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) Sounds like "Vito" is scamming Vick. Sews some Kevlar into an underarmor shirt and calls it "military grade protection". Then he guarantees he won't get injured. This company waits until after their only sponsored athlete is injured and then fits him with a device that guarantees to prevent this injury? This is a joke. Edited August 30, 2012 by Mr. WEO
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