Comments on: Ronnie Lott introduces latest NFL player safety video

By: lionfish57

lionfish57 — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:31:48 +0000

Why don’t players wear pads anymore? Instead of changing the rules which changes the game, make them wear pads. I bet the number of injuries in the NFL would be reduced tremendously.

By: imjinbrdgr

imjinbrdgr — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 01:50:38 +0000

I too miss the days of head shots and clothes lines. Thing is I was watching them, and not suffering from their effects. The referees are having a hard time changing the game away from dangerous hits. That much is obvious. But if the game does not change it will cease to exist. The rule changes are a direct result of the law suits filed by previous players who have dementia and other issues directly caused by years of entertaining us as we sat on the sofa in amazement. I have read many posts on here about how terrible it is that the NFL does nothing for the players who made the game so popular in the first place. Well not only should they help those guys out it has a responsibility to not have generation after generation of crippled demented ex players. The change will be difficult and the refs calls will be criticized, just as all calls are, but there is no other choice. Not if you want any football at all.

By: igotsanduskied

igotsanduskied — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:39:22 +0000

One of the dirtiest players of all time? U serious? Lott didn’t take head shots, he just hit hard as hell. He also didn’t lead with his head like a lot of guys do now. He could play in today’s NFL, though he might be unfairly fined some of the time.

By: sfm073

sfm073 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:30:43 +0000

Does Ronnie Lott really care about this
Or he is he getting paid to do this?

By: phelbin

phelbin — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:47:39 +0000

dannyabramowitz says:

Goodell is ruining the NFL. The NFL will be “safe” in next 5-10 years, but no one will want to watch.

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The game is safer now than it was just 20 years ago with the limitations on defense and protections for defenseless players. And viewership has never been higher!

If you judge by viewership, revenue, and overall popularity, I’d say Goodell has done a pretty good job.

By: jnova80

jnova80 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:32:22 +0000

fuglyflorio says: Nov 20, 2012 11:18 AM

It’s ironic that one of the dirtiest players in NFL history is the spokesperson for safety.
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Dirty or just an overall monster to opposing teams? There’s a difference.

By: purplengold

purplengold — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:19:37 +0000

Great points about player safety. Hit hard, lead with the shoulder, wrap up, and keep your legs moving. Folks who enjoy headhunting and the resulting concussions can watch NASCAR and wait for the inevitable multi-car pileups.

By: rhone16

rhone16 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:09:11 +0000

Many commenters here are missing the point. Ronnie Lott loves hard hits as much as ever, and is making the point that hitting hard is fine as long as you do it properly. Watch the 49ers D and you’ll see plenty of great tackling and vicious hits that fall well within the current rules.

By: goldrush4949

goldrush4949 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:38:08 +0000

Terry Bradshaw introduces the league’s IQ test.

By: bdfun400

bdfun400 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:34:17 +0000

Next Bill Romanowski will be introducing a video on how to not punch your teammates in the eye

By: usher716

usher716 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:21:28 +0000

The next safety video will be introduced by Rodney Harrison

By: packerfan1000

packerfan1000 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:19:33 +0000

Goodell is ruining the NFL. The NFL will be “safe” in next 5-10 years, but no one will want to watch.

It’s amazing that Goodell is destroying the thing he is charged to protect.

The Reed suspension is a complete joke. Helmet to helmet contact was incidental and non-intentional. Also, Reed’s other alleged dirty hits were over the course of 3 YEARS.

Goodell is a self-righteous d0-gooder grandstander. This is why many Saints fans doubt the “bounty” allegations. Goodell is more interested in grandstanding than, you know, the actual truth.

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Just one comment. “No one will want to watch.”

Really? No one will want to watch? The NFL??? We will be watching the NFL in 5-10 years. I can assure you of that.

Who’s going to stop watching? You? The other diehard fans who love the NFL so much they take the time to read daily news bits on websites about it and even comment on the posts after they read it?

And if your argument is that the average fan will not want to watch, that’s even further from the truth. The average fan doesn’t even know about the player safety issue. The average fan tunes in with their families and friends on Sunday to watch the games, root for their favorite teams, and have a great time doing it.

We who read these posts and comment on them are not the average fans. We are the diehards. We diehards aren’t going anywhere. And the average fans certainly aren’t.

By: Patriot42

Patriot42 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:15:22 +0000

When will those that are trying to save the planet from injuries ban boxing. The primary purpose of your opponent is to knock you out.

By: tackleberries

tackleberries — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:14:46 +0000

Leonard Little is narrating the film on the NFL’s designated driver program.

By: tatatoothy

tatatoothy — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:13:41 +0000

I thought Rodney Harrison was in line for this job.

By: Stiller43

Stiller43 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:05:19 +0000

Wow that sounds awful

By: goldrush4949

goldrush4949 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:01:39 +0000

Ronnie Lott couldn’t play in today’s NFL. GODdell would fine him into the poor house.

By: kwgator

kwgator — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:40:08 +0000

The NFL should have had Troy McClure introduce the Video

By: ironislanders

ironislanders — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:28:28 +0000

In related news, Cortland Finnegan has unveiled his latest video promoting for his Anti-Bullying Campaign.

By: eastsideballa

eastsideballa — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:28:23 +0000

That’s like Charles Manson teaching people how not to kill.

By: mdd913

mdd913 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:28:12 +0000

He is also using his strong credibility to speak out against the Saints getting railroaded by Goodell this season. Check out his pregame comments from Sunday.

By: dannyabramowitz

dannyabramowitz — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:25:26 +0000

Goodell is ruining the NFL. The NFL will be “safe” in next 5-10 years, but no one will want to watch.

It’s amazing that Goodell is destroying the thing he is charged to protect.

The Reed suspension is a complete joke. Helmet to helmet contact was incidental and non-intentional. Also, Reed’s other alleged dirty hits were over the course of 3 YEARS.

Goodell is a self-righteous d0-gooder grandstander. This is why many Saints fans doubt the “bounty” allegations. Goodell is more interested in grandstanding than, you know, the actual truth.

By: fuglyflorio

fuglyflorio — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:18:57 +0000

It’s ironic that one of the dirtiest players in NFL history is the spokesperson for safety.