I think that’s the point. The NFl could stop this. They’re either too stupid or weak-willed to do it.

He was Vice Chairman, not a Vice President- in the banking world, VP:Vice Chairman :: Legislative Aide for Representative from Idaho:Obama

That dude is totally straight!

You seem to be implying that there’s something inside the helmet that warrants special protection. If I weren’t a former player I’d be able to put my finger on it.

So Selig was keeping the legacy of douchebag Rep. Aaron Schock going (he of the Downton Abbey-themed congressional office)...

So, Green Bay?

If the Rangers are able to pull theirs off, I could see the “It’s too hot here! We need a stadium with a roof!” argument working in other cities.

You know, I’m starting to think the NFL isn’t taking this concussion thing seriously.

“And you “You big crybaby. It’s football, it’s supposed to be rough” people can cram it. Times change and the league should be able to change with it for the safety and long term health of its players.”

PLEASE let there be a sequel to the Twilight Zone: The Movie. Let me rephrase that, please there be a sequel to the Twilight Zone: The Movie accident.

great point!

You are absolutely correct about the potential solution, but that necessitates the NFL seeing the hits as a bug and not a feature. To me, the only way the NFL is going to come around and get tough on these sorts of hits is when it starts to hit their profits. As long as the money is flowing, they’re not going to even…

You are absolutely right.

But then the NFL would have to admit there is a “problem,” so this will never happen

I don’t know if your suggestion is perfect, but it’s on the right track. Similar to the targeting rule in college, there needs to be something that makes players actually consider how they hit.

I like how smoking weed is 4 games but obvious head shots are tolerated

At least go the college route and toss the guy that targets with his helmet.

The other answer is that they could levy suspensions today — before Sunday’s games. That would send a pretty strong message to the other teams.

All I can say is thank CHRIST they penalized that one guy for jumping up and down after his team scored a touchdown. We need to keep that sort of behavior in check.