Beck Water Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 Question: Last year the OL and DL were wearing those Guardian Caps and there were some comments that they helped. This year, I notice the DBs, RB, TE and WR are wearing them - but NOT the OL and DL Anyone know what's up with that? Example: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 Maybe they only bother with them up front on days that they're wearing full pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 20 minutes ago, Beck Water said: Question: Last year the OL and DL were wearing those Guardian Caps and there were some comments that they helped. This year, I notice the DBs, RB, TE and WR are wearing them - but NOT the OL and DL Anyone know what's up with that? Example: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/nfl-guardian-caps-everything-you-need-to-know-about-football-s-new-protective-helmet/ar-AA1otexf Are Guardian Caps Mandatory? Yes and no. The NFL introduced Guardian Caps during 2022 training camps. In 2023, the league required positions that receive the most head contact — running backs, linemen, and linebackers — to wear the extra padding in camp. In 2024, every position, excluding quarterbacks and specialists, was mandated to use a Guardian Cap in training camp. NFL players who wore one of six new helmet models approved by the league and the NFLPA were exempt from using Guardian Caps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 10 hours ago, FireChans said: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/nfl-guardian-caps-everything-you-need-to-know-about-football-s-new-protective-helmet/ar-AA1otexf Are Guardian Caps Mandatory? Yes and no. The NFL introduced Guardian Caps during 2022 training camps. In 2023, the league required positions that receive the most head contact — running backs, linemen, and linebackers — to wear the extra padding in camp. In 2024, every position, excluding quarterbacks and specialists, was mandated to use a Guardian Cap in training camp. NFL players who wore one of six new helmet models approved by the league and the NFLPA were exempt from using Guardian Caps. This makes a lot of sense. If the OL and DL are wearing approved helmet models, they don't wear them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxum Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 I am sure the new extra padding is in marketing partnership with NFL which seems to be most important thing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 18 minutes ago, Punching Bag said: I am sure the new extra padding is in marketing partnership with NFL which seems to be most important thing. You are probably right because we know the nfl doesn’t care about player’s health #justsaying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxum Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 1 hour ago, major said: You are probably right because we know the nfl doesn’t care about player’s health #justsaying Neither does NFLPA IMO for it was objecting to new safety equipment because they were worried it would hurt some players' incentives. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 4 hours ago, Punching Bag said: Neither does NFLPA IMO for it was objecting to new safety equipment because they were worried it would hurt some players' incentives. Agree with you 💯 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 9 hours ago, Punching Bag said: I am sure the new extra padding is in marketing partnership with NFL which seems to be most important thing. I'm surprised they don't have stickers on them like NASCARS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 5 minutes ago, Mike in Horseheads said: I'm surprised they don't have stickers on them like NASCARS It’s official. You’ve reached “that age” when everything becomes pluralized. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 1 minute ago, Gugny said: It’s official. You’ve reached “that age” when everything becomes pluralized. I learned it from @BringBackFergy and you with The Covids, The Walmarts etc 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 37 minutes ago, Gugny said: It’s official. You’ve reached “that age” when everything becomes pluralized. He's just been watching too much 'Letterkenny'. Thinks he's Squirrelly Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 Thought I would bump this thread because had Tua been wearing a Guardian cap throughout his pro Career, Tua's career wouldn't be over now. Tua was Born to play the game of football... 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 On 8/9/2024 at 6:34 PM, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: He's just been watching too much 'Letterkenny'. Thinks he's Squirrelly Dan. Allegedly...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iccrewman112 Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 15 minutes ago, Figster said: Thought I would bump this thread because had Tua been wearing a Guardian cap throughout his pro Career, Tua's career wouldn't be over now. Tua was Born to play the game of football... I was shocked to see only 1 player wearing a Guardian Cap in week 1 (Jabril Peppers). Perhaps after what happened tonight more players will begin to wear them this weekend. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 (edited) 5 minutes ago, iccrewman112 said: I was shocked to see only 1 player wearing a Guardian Cap in week 1 (Jabril Peppers). Perhaps after what happened tonight more players will begin to wear them this weekend. League knows the problems they continue to have with concussions. I would be all over making this protection mandatory. The damage being done is cumulative. Edited September 13 by Figster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 4 minutes ago, Figster said: League knows the problems they continue to have with concussions. I would be all over making this protection mandatory. We should make tackling illegal too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennstate10 Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 Taylor Rapp for sure should wear one. I’m not joking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 Just now, pennstate10 said: Taylor Rapp for sure should wear one. I’m not joking. I might have to disagree; I'm not sure one is enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 33 minutes ago, Figster said: Thought I would bump this thread because had Tua been wearing a Guardian cap throughout his pro Career, Tua's career wouldn't be over now. Tua was Born to play the game of football... I'm not sure that would have helped on that play, when you slam your head into someone's chest like that a concussion is pretty hard to avoid. Might have given him a lesser history though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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