“His argument is that the NFL hadn’t expressly banned or tested his helmet prior to this summer, a timeline that essentially denied him the grace period given to other players used to wearing helmets that are no longer allowed.”

Goal line technology is literally instant.  It is a *perfect* application of technology to this.  

In the non-Kelsey McKinney division, sure. She’s locked that up tighter than a bull’s ass in fly time.

-Checks author

Is it a surprise that Haisley roots for the best team in the EPL? I bet he was a Man United fan when they were the best too.

Do you expect them to recertify every helmet from 8-9 years going back proactively every time standards change? Even if nobody is using them?

They don’t actually like or love Jesus at all, they like being special.

Massive fucking eyeroll

It depends on the writer. Usually Barry is better about this but Deadspin is for sure not hesitant to omit some facts when it suits a narrative these days.  When you go full editorial, that’ll happen.

By virtue of being 10 years old, his helmet from last year was on the banned list.

What a sad human being you must be.

If I didn’t know Hemmerling for Mitchell from around here, I might have thought it was real too.

He got the same grace period.

The beautiful game, everyone!

Not without it being overturned.

“actually made some mild contact with his left arm.”

Terrible post all around.  

If you think Deadspin is more sensitive than the AV Club, I’ve got a bridge to sell you.

Are you addressing the author of the article here?

“The manner in which you view your head—once precious, to be protected, vulnerable to cracking—changes. It can withstand punishment. It is a fortress. It is a weapon.”