meazza Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2313476 in this article, Tagliabue claimed he wanted to put a 275 weight limit. I don't think it will ever happen though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 275 ??? IS that the limit for Jerome Bettis ..??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 275 ??? IS that the limit for Jerome Bettis ..??? 590291[/snapback] heh it is not healthy to be over 300 pounds whether or not you are in shape, you are putting heavy strain on the heart. The only way they can keep these players from croaking at a young age is by setting a limit at what weight they can reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2313476 in this article, Tagliabue claimed he wanted to put a 275 weight limit. I don't think it will ever happen though. 590279[/snapback] Actually it was some scientist who made that claim, not Tagliabue. I didn't this he would ever come out with a ludicris statement like that. Tagliabue decline to comment. "When you get that big -- regardless of whether your body is muscle or fat -- your heart is stressed," Penn State's Yesalis said. "Is it good for guys to be that big? Of course not," he said. "I fully support a weight limit of 275 pounds. It would reduce injuries and have a positive effect on the short- and long-term health of these men." Tagliabue wouldn't comment for this article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 Actually it was some scientist who made that claim, not Tagliabue. I didn't this he would ever come out with a ludicris statement like that. Tagliabue decline to comment. "When you get that big -- regardless of whether your body is muscle or fat -- your heart is stressed," Penn State's Yesalis said. "Is it good for guys to be that big? Of course not," he said. "I fully support a weight limit of 275 pounds. It would reduce injuries and have a positive effect on the short- and long-term health of these men." Tagliabue wouldn't comment for this article. 591247[/snapback] yup you're right, sorry but it wouldn't be a bad idea to set a limit, since players themselves will not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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