BringBackFergy

Chiefs fans being…Chiefsy https://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=346826&page=135

Who's asking for/demanding changes to equipment? Every post in this thread has considered the injury/event and asked if there will be any changes. I'm not advocating any rule changes or equipment modifications, but wouldn't be surprised if they discuss it in their off-season meetings.

It’s nearly impossible to prevent this type of incident. Like I said earlier, falling on a ball at the right angle with enough force could conceivably cause this type of injury. I’m not advocating for a rule change…just wondering if others think the owners might address it in some fashion in the off-season. As others said, mandatory enhanced chest protection might be the answer.

I didn't say it was my "take" nor do I believe making new "subjective rules" is necessary. Have you ever thought about something, analyzed it, and tried to see how it might be addressed in the future? Maybe I'm overthinking it. Thanks for your terse response.

I agree. The "area of hit" really can't be changed much more. The Mike White hit keeps popping into my mind. If Milano hit Mike White like that this weekend (for example), would refs be more apt to toss a flag for illegal hit because it was directed at his chest?? It will be interesting to see how Damar's incident affects the NFL rules and officiating in the future (if any). No one wants to see this again. For that reason, will the refs (and rules committee) be more cognizant of the chest area (as they have for head and knees). We may not have an answer for many months.

I suppose we can re-visit this issue in the future...but the countless instances where there is extreme impact with upper chest leaves me thinking they may address it (in some fashion) this off season. Not just player to player impact, but when a player falls on a ball, other scenarios where chest is compressed in the cardio thoracic region. Like others have said, they may require new padding/equipment mandates.

I was trying to link additional YouTube videos. There are some hits this year that are square to the chest and ferocious.

Tragic event. Of the 100's of thousands of plays that occur each season for 50 years, it was bound to happen. Continuing to keep Damar and his family in my prayers and thoughts as many have done throughout the WORLD. Will the owners come up with new "rules" for tackling an opponent or (in Damar's case") making contact with another player? The chest/abdomen area of the body is the normal tackling area for QB's. Take the Milano hit on Mike White for example. There are countless other "legal hits" that result in major impact with the chest wall (I remember seeing a pic of Mike White and he looked like a crash test dummy during Milano's hit). For instance, even though it is rarely called, a FB/RB on goal line plays will often lower their helmet and run full speed into the hole. A MLB could easily absorb a helmet to the chest (and have done so many, many times). Will the owners try and create a new "strike zone" (to borrow a baseball term) where officials will have to determine if the hit was too high in the chest, too low or just right? Will the velocity of an otherwise legal hit be a deciding factor? Stay strong #3!!

I agree. Should never be drafted in Fantasy @SDS

There it is!!

Cue the Mixon punching a woman gif.

Gone too soon. 🥺

This is some God awful music. No wonder we suck.

Just returned from Buffalo area. All southtown roads are clear. City just lifted driving "ban" last night. Players are good to go.

Is there a Bills Backers bar there?

Was anyone at the airport to cheer them upon arrival?

Funny. Was just talking with @Gugny tonight and wondered if you were in WS during 77. Pretty sure you were. In retrospect, it was fun as a 10 yr old. Go outside. Drifts were huge. Listened to WBEN. Schools closed for two weeks. I’m sure you remember all that.

That’s why even considering OBJ is a bad move. I love Diggs, but afraid Diggs and OBJ in the same room would be wayyyy too much to handle.

Did someone say "Free beer"? Here's some spots I found for you. Only two Bills Backer Chapters I am pulling up are in the western to northwestern suburbs. BUT they are 24 and 33 miles away from Hinsdale: 1. 24 miles: Suburban Chicagoland Bills Backers Fireside Ale House 50 N Barrington Rd Streamwood, IL 60107 Chapter President(s): Jeffrey Borysko scbillsbackers@gmail.com 2. 33 miles: Chi-town Mafia Anchor bar 2440 Walter Payton Memorial Highway Oswego, IL 60543 Chapter President: Andrew Schneider andrewl512@yahoo.com

Yes! Hope Dave gives us some info.

On deck, #88, Michael Irvin.

Dave - Where ya from?

5) One bad call, increased likelihood of snowball to medulla oblongata.

Maybe y’all should admit it! You had Singletary on your Fantasy team and needed 6 pts. So sorry.

Are you suggesting they practice in slippers coated with Crisco? Not a bad idea.