Comments on: David Wilson blasts the “stupid” helmet rule

By: dallascowboysdishingthereal

dallascowboysdishingthereal — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:22:52 +0000

I wonder if there was this much objections over a 100 years ago when players were told they must wear a facemask?

By: jagsfan11

jagsfan11 — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 13:57:50 +0000

NFFL National Flag Football League

By: tomace3

tomace3 — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 01:25:39 +0000

To the defenders of this stupid rule who continue to belittle the critics by saying “RBs using the crown of their helmets doesn’t happen often”. Yes – it – does! Especially at the goal line when a runner lowers his head in preparation for a hit by a defender as he attempts a final push into the endzone. You see this EVERY game, EVERY drive, because the runner WANTS the td/first down (Which was what Trent was attempting to do when Coleman got in his way) rather than a goal line stance or 3rd and short. It happens every time a runner FIGHTS for extra yardage, which is what the game is about. It is a natural reflex that protects the runner as he tries to play the game.

So, the truck move doesn’t happen that often and is what we are going to get rid of? Thats what your doing because NO ONE is going to truck with their head up, face mask forward because IT IS DANGEROUS, even if they use the shoulder

By: cwwgk

cwwgk — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:34:30 +0000

Can’t figure out whether all those who blame Roger Goodell for EVERYTHING they don’t like about football, are incapable of anything other than superficial analyses, are so insecure they have a generic hatred towards authority figures, or both. Regardless, maybe one day those commenters will realize the commissioner hasn’t actually ruined their lives.

By: cmonelisha

cmonelisha — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:29:57 +0000

goodell will go down in sports history as the only commish to ever kill a golden goose sport..

bring on rugby! lately i been watching some clips from rugby thats a tough MF sport..idk why its not more popular its time america has rubgy teams and sports that are followed..thats a tough game for real men that will NEVER get changed by absured rules from suits! cant wait til its localized..

By: myeaglescantwin

myeaglescantwin — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:14:15 +0000

no no no.

most of these message boards are filled with clowns chanting HAIL…

irrelavant for over two decades
got lucky with RG3
then potentially ruined RG3 en route to a playoff 1 and done.

last organization of people that chanted HAIL lost a world war.. I guess that’s to be expected from a team who’s team name is an offensive racial slurr.
good company to keep. keep it up pigs.

By: rukkus1

rukkus1 — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:12:57 +0000

The nfl is comprimising the game. These are all well paid men who know the risks they are taking every time they step on the field.

These rule changes are just like what represents some of the biggest problems in our society.

You cant prevent and make a rule or law to prevent every bad thing from happening. We dont live in a vacuum and theres no way to legislate your way to making things perfect.

By: toonloonboon

toonloonboon — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:00:21 +0000

Redskins get a whiff of the playoffs for the first time in 63 years and suddenly their fans are getting uppity, as if they’re the 70s Steelers. I can’t put into words how cute I find this.

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its not redskins fans. its one (1) idiot on here who all redskin fans are embarrassed of and we wish we could bring him out back and shoot him.

By: sanitytrek

sanitytrek — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:46:10 +0000

Low man wins = yes

Using your head to spear = likely injury = possible death = STUPID

By: bensux

bensux — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:13:36 +0000

this is getting ridiculous…if you ever played football then you know “low man wins”

By: sanitytrek

sanitytrek — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:11:49 +0000

Can anyone explain to me why anyone would WANT to use their head as a weapon?

I cannot, for the life of me, understand why anyone would do this in the first place let alone be upset at the rule.

WHICH, by te way, is the same as the spearing rule, so it’s already against the rules.

By: dan39564

dan39564 — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:08:30 +0000

Can you say!

Lingerie Football League!

Soon it is going to be more physical than the NFL.

By: micknangold

micknangold — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:41:19 +0000

Everyone’s overreacting to this “new” rule. Just relax and enjoy your football.

By: heavyjumbo

heavyjumbo — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:34:37 +0000

Immediately following these comments he fell, got a concussion, fumbled, and cried.

By: NJJohn

NJJohn — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:14:57 +0000

Is this the same David Wilson that had almost 200 yards in kickoff yards vs the Redskins this year?

By: themackstrong

themackstrong — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:01:10 +0000

What I don’t get is..Where were the runner backs before this was voted on? I heard from more past players than I did players in the game today. This play will start to eliminate the run game even more. The power runner is going to be dead because just like the enforcer S even when they are clean we’re going to see flags. Lynch spoke up afterwards through Mike Rob like David Wilson. Would have loved to hear him and Adrian Peterson say more.

By: gmenfan1982

gmenfan1982 — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:54:25 +0000

Oh. And players aren’t suing the NFL because they endured concussions. They are suing because the league covered up what they knew about concussions.

By: gmenfan1982

gmenfan1982 — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:49:30 +0000

Here’s my take:
A: If the league truly cares about concussions, they will break their contract with Riddel and begin using the newly developed helmets specifically designed to help prevent concussions.
B: These new safety rules are interfering with the natural occurrences within the game. Football by nature is violent and fast paced. It is inevitable that heads will butt. Too many penalties are being called on incidental head contact. This is not deterring anyone because these helmet to helmet hits are unintentional. Penalties are usually fairly obvious. We need not more judgement calls by referees.
C: Why not let the players vote on rules changes? After all it’s THEIR game.

By: glisic

glisic — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:48:10 +0000

Even a track runner, when they cross the finish line, the first thing there is their head. . . .

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This is BS, track runners go with their chest.

By: demo1984

demo1984 — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:34:34 +0000

Of course Big Blue complains…I don’t hear a peep out of Alfred Morris though because Morris can adapt to whatever based on being the top RB in professional Football.

Your comment lost ALL credibility with the Alfred Morris top ruuning back in professional football.

Have you ever heard of a guy named Adrian Peterson. Alfred was only 484 yards behind him last season

By: ctgiant

ctgiant — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:29:28 +0000

Trust me, Coughlin will hear this and Wilson, won’t be heard again, unless he faces an in house fine!
Big mouth’s in NY Media, generally are not liked, and I suspect Coughlin will have a private chat with Wilson about who can, and who cannot talk to the NY media.
THE CT GIANT

By: bkostela

bkostela — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:24:52 +0000

its something us fans are going to have to get used to. more flags, yay.

By: ozymandias121

ozymandias121 — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:05:10 +0000

No players are going to strike and fans aren’t going to boycott. This is to keep players from suing the NFL in the future. People who have no education and sue for anything for extra cash is the reason the NFL is doing this. Also it’s ironic David Wilson said this since Brittney Griner likes more contact than he does.

By: simonkuntz

simonkuntz — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:59:34 +0000

I understand the intention of the rule, but realistically lets be honest, Refs are going to have the hardest time calling this. You have to decide in less than a second if the runner hits with the top of his helmet and whether it is “intentional”. Really? I can just see some official ruining the outcome of a game by this already. It’s quite frankly too subjective. I’m pretty sure you cannot challenge a penalty either…

By: thetooloftools

thetooloftools — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:52:56 +0000

Who?

By: myeaglescantwin

myeaglescantwin — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:45:42 +0000

I dont understand all this hubbub..

SPEARING has been illegal for the past 30 years.. Now it’s an issue?
if the refs called the fouls from the get go, this would not even be an issue.

I bet Wilson some how works this rule into an excuse for his fumbling.

By: larondontlikeugly

larondontlikeugly — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:42:16 +0000

Rogina Goodell is exploiting the entire NFL franchise in order to A.) squeeze every last dollar from anything profitable and B.) make himself look like the goldenboy savior of the entire universe.

I’m all for player safety and progressive technology, but how can any of us take these rule changes seriously? “Hey Raiders, sorry for that 14 year old rule that the old commissioner made up out of nowhere. It wasn’t my idea, so I’m going to toss it and replace them with a few of my own that will also completely change the outcome of a game.” -RG

The guy is a total control freak and it’s getting out of hand. The NFL needs to have an elected panel of former/current players and coaches to weigh in on proposed rule changes. I believe the owners are handcuffed (and spineless for the most part) so Goodell will end up imposing his will no matter what.

I wish I believed The Rodge truly cared about player safety- but in my mind he just wants to be the hero.

By: racerx1225

racerx1225 — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:41:17 +0000

How can Goodell be removed?

By: bdickey33

bdickey33 — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:40:57 +0000

bonniebengal says:Mar 22, 2013 7:36 AM

Totally agree. It is completely stupid. And it will probably be officiated a thousand different ways, and will change the outcome of games.

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BINGO! How does it take us to get to comment 6 before something reasonable is spoken? The problem isn’t necessarily the rule, but that it is going to be officiated by the part-time officials differently in every game. I guarantee the NFL is apologizing to some team this year because of this call. Similar to the Seahawks / Packers last year. With only a 16 game season you can’t afford to have very “fixable mistakes” cost teams games. This is just another judgement rule put in that can easily change the outcome of a game. It won’t happen, but it would be much more reasonable if you’re going to put this rule in to make it reviewable and put big red circles on the top of the helmet so it is very clear what you can and can’t do.

By: kenstabler

kenstabler — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:33:27 +0000

Next is Air, a player can only take so many breaths per game.

Lets get rid of the yellow flag too, the ref’s should just carry a box of Kleenex soft wipes.

Can we drug test the competition committee.