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The league office has taken various factors into account, as we considered enacting rule changes designed to reduce head injuries. First and foremost, we engaged in dialogue about whether any rule changes would threaten the “sole” of the sport. We came to the conclusion that these rule changes would not damage the sport, and would only legitimize it further. Secondly, we talked officials from other leagues regarding their changes in sports. Our league has experienced similar

The spectator of this sport has an obligation to the players of the sport, to make sure that the organization is protecting and looking out for them. Yet not only should the viewer be held accountable for the lack of communication in consequences between the player and the pro scene, but the organization of the NFL needs to make sure that their players have a full understanding of what is going on and how they need to protect the players. The current situation that is understood, contents contain implied knowledge that all parties of this table are in uniform knowledge and agreement to what comes of playing football. Finally, this should also happen at the youth level when kids are just getting into the sport, as it would better inform the parents and the kid if they understood the full

Through out all these studies, the MTBI was still making concussions sound minor, and not a big problem.They would say that the doctors did not do the research correctly, and they were just assuming. It was not until many fights and four years later when they officially announce that concussions can have long term effects on the players. Also in 2009, they made the return-to-play rules stricter with more criteria (Ezell). Officials are now more concerned about watching where the player gets hit

Based on my research, there are considerable lifelong health related consequences associated with participating in grueling sport activities such as professional football. What responsibilities should the National Football League (NFL) have in regards to providing an adequate support system to players suffering from a concussion during a practice or regular season game and from lifelong challenges as a result of traumatic head injuries sustained during the regular season or practices? The resources I have referenced in this proposal essay, provide evidence to answer this question and lends support to my position that considering the violent nature of professional football, the NFL needs to take more efforts to protect players during the games and afterwards if a serious injury has been sustained that affects their quality of life and future earnings. Current policies are inadequate and continue to contribute to lawsuits and cost lives.

Every part of the game of football means very much to me, which is why I have a passion for the game and why I researched this topic. Helmets are one of the most important pieces of safety gear a football player can have. In October 2010, a new rule was signed off to be placed in the National Football League (NFL) rule book for the safety of NFL players. The helmet-to-helmet hit rule is as follow: using any part of the helmet to butt, spear, or ram any part of the opponent’s helmet (Azpiri). A helmet-to-helmet hit is illegal in the NFL now. The punishment for a helmet-to-helmet hit for a NFL player is being fine with a gradual increase the next times they do it and/or suspension depending on the

Rule changes in the NFL have been made throughout the history of the league to improve the game, make it more exciting and reduce the risk of injury. Safety rules are one of the most important and effective ways in which the NFL and its owners can help protect the health of players. By helping to identify, promote and enforce safe on-field conduct (in concert with off-the-field education and policies), the league seeks to preserve both the health of players and the integrity of the game.

Throughout the basis of this position paper, I will be debating on the controversy of concussions present in the National Football League (NFL) and the sport of football in general. Currently in the National Football League, concussions are looked at as a dangerous aspect but most definitely a recoverable feature. Concussions are an

While the NFL is currently a very entertaining and popular American past time, there is one issue that threatens the future of the game-concussions. Concussions affect 1.6 to 3.8 million athletes and children annually in the United States. Among athletes, football is the most common sport involving risks of concussions for males, and soccer is the most common sports with concussion risks for females. The NFL has admitted that brain trauma effects a third of all NFL players (Knowles.) Concussions have been part of the game since the very beginning, but it 's only in the past 50 years or so that medical science and the public has become aware of the serious long term effects of concussions. The NFL is spending money on researching the problem, because they have been sued from hundreds of players that have suffered long-term damage from concussions. The NFL needs to dedicate more money and research into increasing helmet safety, implementing rules and policies to protect players, and utilizing the best response treatment to prevent and protect players from concussions.

The new rules of helmet to helmet contact has been modified. Some players and fans do not like this new rule.they say that it makes the NFL not exciting to watch those big hits.

The NFL has begun to reform its policies on player safety, especially pertaining to the head and neck area of the players. With the players suing the NFL for all the concussions and negative side effects they bring,

Leaders agree that the best ways to prevent concussion are: Play by the rules. Teaching young athletes to respect the rules of their sport is part of good coaching. However, coaches who have coached for 20 to 40 years are the main ones that think going back to the classroom and on training field is not the right answer for changing the way players block and tackle. Most veteran coach believes that if the equipment; mouth piece; and the helmet; has been improved and in compliances with the new safety rules, then this is all they need towards the prevention of injuries on the field. In the meantime, sticking to the old way of practice and playing on game day will help them win games, but yet in still athletes are at risk. The education is a good

There has been extraordinary improvements of helmets from the old leather to the modernized-plastic football helmets along with the face mask and energy- absorbent padding. In addition, the concern over preventing concussions, have led to helmet changes, impact testing methods and reconstruction of injuries during play helping to provide insight on concussions(4). Helmets have been successful in decreasing the risk of traumatic brain injuries, but there is much concern over concussion; therefore, scholars argue the importance of technology development to address concussion(5). As the author(s), David Viano and David Halstead discusses, there is room needed for understanding the types of collisions associated in youths and the impact condition addressing collisions. There are many variables to consider addressing concussion and where they occur.

What do you expect when big grown men are running and hitting each other full speed? Throughout the history of football, hard hits have been a major part of the sport. It is a rough and physical sport that is not for everyone. Over the past 5 years, more rules have been set in place to protect players from suffering concussions. The targeting rule has gotten so severe, that you can now get ejected from a game. The severity of the new rules are not good for the sport, and they need to be changed.

Don Banks, a writer for Sports Illustrated states that we must “worry less about new rules ‘ruining’ the game and more about the lives that have been ruined by the game.” Banks believes that thanks to the effects of dementia, depression, and suicides related to brain trauma, the NFL is going to need to make more rule changes (Banks). These types of changes in the rules include changes like one in 2013, where the NFL made it illegal for a ball carrier to lower his head and use the crown of his helmet to initiate forcible contact with a defender in the open field. This rule change was made in order to take the ball carriers head out of the game and prevent helmet to helmet collisions and many believe making changes like these is the only way to prevent concussions

It also has set objectives of creating safer equipment that will help against head injuries. This is something that is a “must”, because it can lead to death and disabilities. After this the next step is to generate alternatives. This involves coming up with innovate helmets that might reduce the risk of head injuries. The league could also come up with more creative rules and procedures that wouldn’t affect the way the game is played, but reduce the number of head injuries. The NFL needs to prepare itself by getting its coaches, players, owners, and doctors together to get their feelings, opinions and ideas on how to resolve this issue. It’s important that the NFL uses brainstorming, Delphi technique, consensus mapping and other forms in creating innovative solutions to this problem.