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This helmet to helmet rule is getting way out of hand and in my opinion its practically impossible in some instances to make a play without going helmet to helmet. When a player goes to make a tackle at extremely high speeds its hard for a player to make sure his head isn't in the way. Tackles are made with shoulders and arms so its inevitable the head becomes a problem on a high tackle. I'm not sure what officials are expecting a defensive player to do and I'm seeing what should be called a normal hit/tackle get called for a penalty more often then not. QB's can't be hit low, yet when the defense goes high on the QB it increases the chance of helmet to helmet and I've seen way to many tackles called for penalty's that shouldn't be and its hurting the game. I've mentioned ways to increase the protection of the helmet in the past by taking the stripes down the center and the teams logo and making them elevated above the hard shell of the helmet with a softer material which would cushion the impact on contact. Whats causing most of the problem is the hard shell of the helmet connecting with the hard shell of another helmet causing a whiplash affect. The inside padding does very little to prevent this, padding on the outside on the other hand would cut down the impact/whiplash considerably. Hard shelled helmets with no outside protection is the biggest cause of head injury in my opinion and a softer helmet on the outside will go a long way in eliminating the problem. Note: This thread was meant not only to identify a problem that will never go away, but to offer up a solution that would help protect the players. Helmet to helmet rule gives the offense an unfair advantage in my opinion. RB's lead with their head, everyone leads with their head for that matter, and unless you want to cut the heads off the players it will never change

Very sorry to hear and my heart goes out to Lori and her family...

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Blaine Gabbert is the QB of the future in Jacksonville,the writing was on the wall for Garrard. This move solidifies the position of Jags HC Del Rio in my opinion.

Agree, very happy to see Levi on the PS

In hindsight and from one Captain to another,Captain Checkdown would probably agree with you,

You know there is something to say about cumulative hits working differently for different players. The fearless LB mentality of Jim Kelly that's often spoke of could have been brought on more from high impact collisions/ numerous concussions suffered out on the Football field then anything. What erks me about Trent Edwards is why in hell is he afraid to throw the football? The mans not afraid to stand in there, but he refuses to take a chance at making a mistake, WTF, is this something DJ has brainwashed into him? Its hard to win in this league Trent so protect the football at all cost... Throw the Football Trent or retire, DAMN!!!

Levi Brown knows the Offense, knows the players, and is finally starting to show some progress playing under HC Chan Gailey. Thigpen reminds me of a ballet dancer and whats worse,twinkle toes doesn't even have his dance moves down pat. How in the hell this guy is expected to lead our football team is beyond me. Get this Rob Johnson looking Peter pan piece of crap out of here!!!

dogs doing fine...

Trents afraid to use it regardless...

I can still take you heels

Its a what have you done for me lately world we live in, and when you haven't done anything in over a decade it becomes a gimme. So no, we can't blame the media for not believing in the Buffalo Bills, why should they because until we actually start winning football games its the same old story. Bills play hard, good effort, come close some times, might even win a game or two against some of the weaker opponents, that's about it. but now its time to turn the page...

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Now I've officially closed my Fitz the Ugly thread, I don't appreciate having my QB dissed so badly, 27th my ass

touche If it makes you happy Note: anyone that participates much in the shoutbox knows I have had high praise for Ryan Fitzpatrick this preseason. I'm also very optimistic Fitzpatrick is about to have the best season of his pro career. For those of you who tried to convey as much... I hear you...and its nice having fans stand up for our QB...

Do you care If Fitzpatrick throws an INT If he beats the Pats?

If you expect me to express my beliefs, then back down from them, its not happening. Prove me wrong and I'll be the 1st to admit it. Nobody is going to convince me giving the ball up 20 times in 13 games is a good thing and I'm willing to bet Fitzpatrick and Chan Gailey would tell you the same thing, coaches preach about protecting the football...

I think its partly the QB's role as a leader, to try to set a good example, especially when it comes to some of the more important aspects of football like TOP, and not giving your opponent extra chances to score against you. To answer your question Billshody, the INT's become a mute point If the team is winning As I told Coach earlier, of this I have no argument, I'm hoping Fitz will get better and I'm rooting for Fitzpatrick to get better...

Honestly Coach, I've had one good response in defense of Ryan Fitzpatrick in my opinion, and it was your post. I've never said this was all Fitz's fault, and acknowledged the rest of the teams participation in the Net -17 a long time ago. This was a thread meant for debate on a topic I thought stuck out for the Buffalo Bills/fans, as we are ranked dead last in the give away/take away department.

biggest part of the equation, and I'm here to debate, how about you?

Stop trying to turn this into something personal how about it. I started the thread for debating purposes, If you don't like it, find another thread to cry on...

TD to INT ratio are two of the most important aspects of a signal caller in the NFL. Score points and don't turn the ball over, keep your job. Don't score points and turn the ball over, lose your job

Never said there wasn't more ugly out there, but it doesn't mean Fitz doesn't need to improve upon himself when it comes to turning the football over to the opposition. Good issue to debate, and why I started a thread

Fitz is the biggest contributing factor to the poor give away take away ratio, and the posters so called well written response, is false. Nobody handles the football more or is more prone to turnovers then the QB. Turning the Football over at the most inopportune time is another problem of Ryan Fitzpatrick's that needs to be corrected. OP acknowledged the defenses participation a long time ago