Comments on: Marshall Faulk doesn’t want a safer game

By: mrznyc

mrznyc — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 21:17:41 +0000

All sports, with the exception of the NFL, are self policing. With the use of two platoon football the sport is no longer self policing. Two substitutions per play and you have, not only, a level playing field, but probably much more exciting games.

By: mightyquinn69

mightyquinn69 — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 18:50:37 +0000

Ask Marshall Faulk did Derrick Brooks take it light on him, when they played? Heck no. Defenders want to discourage a player from roaming in there territory. That’s how the game is played. Physical, very physical!!

By: mightyquinn69

mightyquinn69 — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 18:48:15 +0000

jerrysandusky1? Really? Not a good look partner..

By: XRayTiD

XRayTiD — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:17:56 +0000

This is exactly how I feel about the situation except I give players today the benefit of the doubt, only because players are bigger and faster in today’s NFL

By: santolonius

santolonius — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:11:25 +0000

why would anyone pick jerrysandusky1 as their screen name? what are you trying to say about yourself with that name? i don’t get it.

By: cesquire

cesquire — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:41:39 +0000

There’s one simple way to reduce the injuries and allow as much contact as possible: steroid testing that the players can’t get around. Test everyone, not just some. Test their hair and blood, not their urine. And kick them out of the league if they test positive, not suspend them for 4 games.

But lets face it, 80-90% of these guys are on roids and that is what makes them so athletic and so fun to watch. I’d like to see full enforcement, but the NFL realizes that pro football without steroids is boring.

By: rogerpredactor

rogerpredactor — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:01:24 +0000

I don’t understand these complaints about the “wussification” of NFL football. These players need to understand one thing. The NFL is a private organization that can enact any football rules it feels are pertinent. If they was the players to wear furry costumes and play football..that is what will happen.

If you don’t like that then go restart the XFL!

By: vetdana

vetdana — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:40:43 +0000

Big Hits and big offensive plays are what have drawn all of us to the game of football.When you take contact and defense, out of the game, you have left a watered down version, that few people will have the attention span or will to see!There is only so much you can do to make the game safe[ de-acceleration is most a most difficult phenomena to conquer] and, if we take contact away…we do not have enough left to interest most of us !

By: santolonius

santolonius — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:29:40 +0000

there is a middle ground. and from all i’ve seen it looks to me like the nfl is tying to find the middle ground, not overcompensate and ruin the nature of the game. so far the rule changes and attempted culture changes have not bothered me.

By: raiders757

raiders757 — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:25:35 +0000

i have to agree with Marshall Faulk and Lester Hayes. It’s sad that the league, the media, and a new generation of soft shell fans are trying their best to ruin the game.

By: qdog112

qdog112 — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:10:33 +0000

How is it not in Faulk’s interest to keep the “big hits” in the game? He makes a living on the NFL Network talking about what we see on video. That’s the ultimate self interest as he describes physical play on the field.

By: pftwstbshmc

pftwstbshmc — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:52:52 +0000

Hey sj39……

When they start calling offensive players for lowering their heads and lanching themselves like a missle the same way they do against defensive players, then, AND ONLY THEN will I believe they truly are concerned about player safety. Until then, the new rules are a joke meant to penalize good defenses and make it easier for the offense to score.

For Faulk to say things like this speaks volumes. The man took hits worse than almost anyone else during his days.

By: situsavaisprier

situsavaisprier — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:41:02 +0000

I’ve always had a great deal of respect for Marshall Faulk and was glad to see him get a ring. Great player that was dangerous in more ways than one.

He’s right on with this one. It doesn’t matter how you shape it. Football is a collision sport. All the players know the risks so they can’t play dumb. Hell even a coach standing on the sideline is at risk of injury, imagine the players risks. If the game is too violent, play another sport. Very simple.

By: jerrysandusky1

jerrysandusky1 — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:26:12 +0000

High risk, high reward. I like what Faulk has to say and it is validated based on his credentials. He played in an era where the violence was not only allowed, but essential.

By: geemoney713

geemoney713 — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:19:30 +0000

Faulk is a true MAN. Guy is a beast. Thanks for standing up for what is right.

By: regulator01

regulator01 — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:13:20 +0000

very well said marshall, couldnt agree more.

By: sj39

sj39 — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:08:11 +0000

I love Faulk but he did grow up during the time when overly-macho-win-at-all-costs coaches were teaching intentional helmet to helmet hits. That’s just dumb. Get back to proper shoulder tackling technique and protecting your head instead of using it as a weapon and we can still enjoy the game we love so much.

By: larrydavidstern

larrydavidstern — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:08:04 +0000

Bingo! He hit the nail on the head! Don’t want to get fat, don’t eat at Mcdonalds. Don’t want to get a consussion, don’t play football. Pretty simple. High risk, high reward.

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:01:51 +0000

Marshall Faulk and Lester Hayes, two of my favorite players.