EmotionallyUnstable Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Today, I commented on a buddy of mine's comment about making the NFL safer. He stated that if the truly wanted to make more of a realistic precaution, they would require tighter helmets and mandatory mouth guard use. I commented, saying this is a great idea. I also stated that I believe it's these new rules that over protect players that are causing the game to change for the worse. Though these penalties are necessary, I believe they are being overused. This is an a$$holes response to what I said: "In a post saying football needs to be safer and reduce head injuries, Zachary says they need to get back to "head banging football." Real Rhodes scholar you are. Then refers to the league as "powder puff." You are exactly what is wrong with football fans. No need for people like you supporting the nfl." My reply: "I agreed with the original post. "Head Bangers" is merely a term used in the 80's referring to the tough nose football those guys used to play. In modern football, these rules are over-protecting players and causing unreasonable calls "defenseless receivers, roughing the QB, etc." Though necessary, they've taken these penalties to the extreme. I think Joe (OP) was on point, they're taking the wrong steps in making football safer and these rules are changing the game for the worse. No need for hostility there, buddy." Do you agree? Is it unfair to call the league "powder puff"? Is it time to change these rules to be more reasonable? Man, I miss the head bangers of the 80's.
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