Comments on: The new offseason practice rules feature less practice, more offseason http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/the-new-offseason-practice-rules-feature-less-practice-more-offseason/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Sun, 19 May 2013 17:59:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Ba'al from www.Cowboys-Forum.com http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/the-new-offseason-practice-rules-feature-less-practice-more-offseason/#comment-1722099 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:40:26 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=553335#comment-1722099 This breeds lazy players and more injuries IMO

]]> By: duhbears http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/the-new-offseason-practice-rules-feature-less-practice-more-offseason/#comment-1721866 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:32:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=553335#comment-1721866 How many players lauded last seasons strike for the fact that their bodies were not subjected to the abuse of all the usual off-season workouts, and that they actually had time for their bodies to heal?

I think, in the long run, this is a good thing.

]]> By: ironsc http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/the-new-offseason-practice-rules-feature-less-practice-more-offseason/#comment-1721688 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:24:31 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=553335#comment-1721688 ARENA Football

]]> By: thingamajig http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/the-new-offseason-practice-rules-feature-less-practice-more-offseason/#comment-1721680 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:16:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=553335#comment-1721680 Looks like rules written by lawyers for unions.

]]> By: electionconfidential http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/the-new-offseason-practice-rules-feature-less-practice-more-offseason/#comment-1721666 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:53:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=553335#comment-1721666 Hmmm… why don’t we just call it the “off-season” and don’t play at all until July. As long as every team lets their players have a few months off no team has an advantage. The problem appears to be that the coaches are all workaholics…

]]> By: philwauke http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/the-new-offseason-practice-rules-feature-less-practice-more-offseason/#comment-1721636 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:15:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=553335#comment-1721636 This is all about the players bargaining in the last lockout, they want more money but they don’t want to have to work as hard for it. Falls in line with many other folks way of thinking.

]]> By: fumblenuts http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/the-new-offseason-practice-rules-feature-less-practice-more-offseason/#comment-1721604 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:47:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=553335#comment-1721604 “New Rams coach Jeff Fisher already has bemoaned the impact of the rules on the development of quarterback Sam Bradford.”

Cry me a friggin’ river, it’s not like Bradford is a rookie.

]]> By: bizieman http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/the-new-offseason-practice-rules-feature-less-practice-more-offseason/#comment-1721600 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:43:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=553335#comment-1721600 Nike new uniforms will include flags on the hips of every player except the QB.

All you have to do is touch the QB.

The field will be expanded to 200 yards to prevent injuries.

And no player will be able to pass gas during the game.

]]> By: kodakinvegas http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/the-new-offseason-practice-rules-feature-less-practice-more-offseason/#comment-1721597 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:40:45 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=553335#comment-1721597 Do they have to bring their own picnic baskets? These guys are PRO athletes god sake

]]> By: msclemons67 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/the-new-offseason-practice-rules-feature-less-practice-more-offseason/#comment-1721572 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:09:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=553335#comment-1721572 In 2011 there were zero OTAs or minicamps and I thought the quality of play was actually better. Giving the players a real offseason to rest and heal seemed to make for a better product.

]]> By: daknight93 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/the-new-offseason-practice-rules-feature-less-practice-more-offseason/#comment-1721554 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:50:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=553335#comment-1721554 new world order of TFL=Touch Football League

don’t have to worry about practice injuries anymore…mental toughness is emphasized…how can players get ready physically without contact before the season starts..just seems to me more injuries will happen more in the season

]]> By: whhaaat http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/the-new-offseason-practice-rules-feature-less-practice-more-offseason/#comment-1721546 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:41:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=553335#comment-1721546 tommyf15 says:
Apr 15, 2012 1:07 PM
Let me guess- here come dozens of “these guys don’t work hard enough for me” posts.

As there should be. As a sports fan I respect the people that push themselves and people around. I’m not saying they should unnecessarily risk injury, but if they are worried about injury they shouldn’t be in the game. About half of all serious injuries like ligament tears are already weakened to the point before tearing were it’s just a matter of time before it tears. That’s why you see so many injuries happen without contact. The most recent example being jason peters who was doing some simple running drills trying to stay in shape. I”m not saying they should have full pad helmet to helmet practices, but not being able to run simple full team walk through drills, or meet with your coaches to go over plays or techniques whenever you want is ridiculous.

]]> By: buckybadger http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/the-new-offseason-practice-rules-feature-less-practice-more-offseason/#comment-1721531 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:33:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=553335#comment-1721531 The thing that concerns me is the lack of practice without helmets. I feel this can leave to an increase in neck injuries. I know these guys are big and strong but your neck should be conditioned to have that helmet as much as possible so it is used to the weight of it. I think it would be smart to require the helmet to worn in more practices not less.

]]> By: mediasloppy http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/the-new-offseason-practice-rules-feature-less-practice-more-offseason/#comment-1721499 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:04:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=553335#comment-1721499 It’s interesting that studies have shown that live practice with full pads and contact ends up reducing more injuries over a full football season. I’m not sure why, but there must be some kind of fundamentals players pick up that lead towards tendencies of protecting yourself or using proper techniques during live game play.

]]> By: bpjensen http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/the-new-offseason-practice-rules-feature-less-practice-more-offseason/#comment-1721489 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:57:35 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=553335#comment-1721489 Phase One sounds fairly worthless.

QBs can throw to WRs but could only have strength and conditioning coach present? Sounds like one of the workouts that took place during the lockout.

]]> By: suite34 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/the-new-offseason-practice-rules-feature-less-practice-more-offseason/#comment-1721475 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:45:36 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=553335#comment-1721475 The rules also help bolster the owners, “we’re doing everything we can to protect the players in spite of themselves” mantra, in the face of pending concussion litigation. The softer the owners make the game, the more players will complain about playing “touch football,” so the owners will argue that players want to play more physical football, which has more inherent risks. The players will be making the owner’s case for them. Smart move.

]]> By: mancave001 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/the-new-offseason-practice-rules-feature-less-practice-more-offseason/#comment-1721452 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:25:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=553335#comment-1721452 ^ Basically, yes. And these rules are ridiculously complex and stupid. Set a date when the offseason program can begin. Then have a date when full practices can begin, with general limits on times and contact. Let teams decide what to do beyond that. As of whatever date in the summer, training camps can begin. There are your three phases.

]]> By: tommyf15 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/15/the-new-offseason-practice-rules-feature-less-practice-more-offseason/#comment-1721422 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:07:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=553335#comment-1721422 Let me guess- here come dozens of “these guys don’t work hard enough for me” posts.

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