nuklz2594 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 does the nfl have a special helmet he can wear? i remember kelso wore a different helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dog14787 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 does the nfl have a special helmet he can wear? i remember kelso wore a different helmet. If there is a better one TE should wear it because a couple more concussions and he's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 there are a few helmets available now, i think Fitz is even wearing one of the new ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frit0 Bandit0 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 does the nfl have a special helmet he can wear? i remember kelso wore a different helmet. yes, I would suggest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 he should wear headphones in a broadcasting booth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 there are a few helmets available now, i think Fitz is even wearing one of the new ones Fitz is wearing a regular helmet. The fact that his noggin is so huge makes it look different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Paulson Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 yes, I would suggest love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GripnRip Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I think there is a "special helmet" you should be wearing, nuklz2594. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glass To The Arson Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Trent should wear this http://media.photobucket.com/image/retard%...on91/retard.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 does the nfl have a special helmet he can wear? i remember kelso wore a different helmet. Current NFL helmets are the reason for all of the brain injuries- but as long as NFL marketing can line their pockets, they couldn't care less. The uniforms are about the all-mighty dollar, not player safety at all. The design is HORRIBLY flawed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Current NFL helmets are the reason for all of the brain injuries- but as long as NFL marketing can line their pockets, they couldn't care less. The uniforms are about the all-mighty dollar, not player safety at all. The design is HORRIBLY flawed Care to elaborate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dog14787 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Care to elaborate? I've often thought more could be done protecting the head and neck by incorporating a flexible support swivel fastening the helmet to the shoulder pads in the rear designed to lessen some of the impact taken on the head and neck area and dispersing it across the shoulders upon impact. The only problem with this train of thought is pretty soon you have human missiles flying around capable of colliding at even faster speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Care to elaborate? Not "horribly flawed" as much as simply archaic. The "hard shell with foam inserts" design is sufficient for preventing head trauma (e.g. skull fractures), but transmits too much energy to the head to prevent brain trauma, particularly cumulative brain trauma such as from multiple concussions. There's been better designs under development for about ten years...Riddell has one, and here's a neat graphic of another one. The real surprise is that the NFL doesn't appear to be taking the lead in developing this technology - doubly surprising since Riddell is the largest supplier of helmets to the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dog14787 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Not "horribly flawed" as much as simply archaic. The "hard shell with foam inserts" design is sufficient for preventing head trauma (e.g. skull fractures), but transmits too much energy to the head to prevent brain trauma, particularly cumulative brain trauma such as from multiple concussions. There's been better designs under development for about ten years...Riddell has one, and here's a neat graphic of another one. The real surprise is that the NFL doesn't appear to be taking the lead in developing this technology - doubly surprising since Riddell is the largest supplier of helmets to the league. The Xenith X1 looks like a good helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Not "horribly flawed" as much as simply archaic. The "hard shell with foam inserts" design is sufficient for preventing head trauma (e.g. skull fractures), but transmits too much energy to the head to prevent brain trauma, particularly cumulative brain trauma such as from multiple concussions. There's been better designs under development for about ten years...Riddell has one, and here's a neat graphic of another one. The real surprise is that the NFL doesn't appear to be taking the lead in developing this technology - doubly surprising since Riddell is the largest supplier of helmets to the league. Thanks. Quite interesting. You'd think the league and/or teams would be all over a new design like this. I guess we just gotta give Brady a concussion before the league trys to actually do something about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 there are a few helmets available now, i think Fitz is even wearing one of the new ones No, it just looks that way because of his grande cabeza. Dude wears like a 9 7/8 fitted hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I've often thought more could be done protecting the head and neck by incorporating a flexible support swivel fastening the helmet to the shoulder pads in the rear designed to lessen some of the impact taken on the head and neck area and dispersing it across the shoulders upon impact. The only problem with this train of thought is pretty soon you have human missiles flying around capable of colliding at even faster speeds. your design would alter physics eh......?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dog14787 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 your design would alter physics eh......?????? Nawww, high speed collisions would occur more frequently , but I suppose we can't make the players any faster than they already are, lol, my bad. When the fear of breaking your neck is taking out of the equation the collisions would become more violent and occur more frequently in my opinion and the same can be said about a foolproof helmet, your head would then become a projectile or weapon with no fear of injury.( not a legal one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Not "horribly flawed" as much as simply archaic. The "hard shell with foam inserts" design is sufficient for preventing head trauma (e.g. skull fractures), but transmits too much energy to the head to prevent brain trauma, particularly cumulative brain trauma such as from multiple concussions. There's been better designs under development for about ten years...Riddell has one, and here's a neat graphic of another one. The real surprise is that the NFL doesn't appear to be taking the lead in developing this technology - doubly surprising since Riddell is the largest supplier of helmets to the league. Oh, Sweet Jesus. Can you imagine Crayonz's reaction when he finds out there are shock absorbers inside that thing? Talk about cheating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewildrabbit Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Instead of worrying about a new, better helmet. Why not think about actually changing protections , pass plays and O linemen. Payton Manning takes the fewest sacks in the NFL for several reasons, quick release, passing plays designed to get the ball out in 3-4 seconds and and offensive line that actually can protect long enough to allow him to make plays. That concussion that Edwards suffered in Arizona, that safety came clean on him, nobody was even close to blocking him. When an offense fails to pick up a safety blitz like that one, it is a result of the entire offense failing to do its job, in a spectacular fashion. That one play changed the course of the game and the Buffalo Bills entire season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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