Is it time to retire the football helmet?

[Cntrygal]

This football season, the debate about head injuries has reached a critical mass. Startling research has been unveiled. Maudlin headlines have been written. Congress called a hearing on the subject last month.

As obvious as the problem may seem (wait, you mean football is dangerous?), continuing revelations about the troubling mental declines of some retired players — and the ongoing parade of concussions during games — have created a sense of inevitability. Pretty soon, something will have to be done.

But before the debate goes any further, there's a fundamental question that needs to be investigated. Why do football players wear helmets in the first place? And more important, could the helmets be part of the problem?

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[DMBcrew36]

Re: Is it time to retire the football helmet?

http://billszone.com/fanzone/showthread.php?t=182486

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[Cntrygal]

Re: Is it time to retire the football helmet?

damn

[BuffaloRanger]

Re: Is it time to retire the football helmet?

There are improved mouthguards that prevent some of these concussions. Pats wear them. Broncos wear them now too. Cassel and Vrabel brought them to KC. MNF football announcers showcased them on the Broncos/Chargers MNF game. The also align your back and improve flexibility.

Sounds crazy, but true.

[DMBcrew36]

Re: Is it time to retire the football helmet?

There are improved mouthguards that prevent some of these concussions. Pats wear them. Broncos wear them now too. Cassel and Vrabel brought them to KC. MNF football announcers showcased them on the Broncos/Chargers MNF game. The also align your back and improve flexibility.

Sounds crazy, but true.

I had one custom made for hockey. It is fully formed to my teeth - not one of those cheap ass boil & bite pieces you see some players wearing, including many NFL guys.

Knowledge that mouthguards prevent concussions has been around for years now. It's stupid not to wear a quality mouth guard because it's not a big deal.