Simple answer is - do you fancy getting hit by a 250llb linebacker wearing a "motorcycle" helmet? No amount of padding is going to make that impact feel good. Injuries in the NFL are getting out of hand now, the guys are bigger, stronger and faster.
Check out some hits on Youtube, for example James Harrison taking out Desean Jackson. Dude look like he ran into a wall at full speed.
I would disagree about the league being safer back in the 70's and 80's, those old guys took alot of dirty shots at each other.
As for Rugby, well I would love to see those guys play in the NFL.
Check out some hits on Youtube, for example James Harrison taking out Desean Jackson. Dude look like he ran into a wall at full speed.
I would disagree about the league being safer back in the 70's and 80's, those old guys took alot of dirty shots at each other.
As for Rugby, well I would love to see those guys play in the NFL.