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Title: NFL Adopts Richardson Rule Post by: Catch Prothro on March 21, 2013, 09:21:37 AM Rule against RBs lowering their head when getting tackled. IDK, these guys are already taking a beating, but apparently MFBATR was dishing it out a bit too much.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/richardson-takes-blame-helmet-rule-131612608--nfl.html Quote running back Trent Richardson said his hit that knocked off the helmet of Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Kurt Coleman was apparently Exhibit A for the competition committee in adopting the rule that will penalize backs who lower their heads and lead with the crown of the helmet. "I feel like I made it bad for all the backs," Richardson told The Cleveland Plain Dealer . "I feel like it's my fault." The new rule passed 31-1 with only the Cincinnati Bengals voting against it. Many running backs, including Richardson, have voiced their concern with how the rule will be interpreted, something that can lead to a 15-yard penalty and a fine. Title: Re: NFL Adopts Richardson Rule Post by: N.AL-Tider on March 21, 2013, 12:34:59 PM Quote But in the new safety-conscious NFL, Richardson and others had better get used to it, because it doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon. The NFL isn't safety-conscious. The owners are just looking to protect themselves from lawsuits. Has absolutely nothing to do with player safety...IMO.Title: Re: NFL Adopts Richardson Rule Post by: Catch Prothro on March 21, 2013, 02:53:08 PM Quote But in the new safety-conscious NFL, Richardson and others had better get used to it, because it doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon. The NFL isn't safety-conscious. The owners are just looking to protect themselves from lawsuits. Has absolutely nothing to do with player safety...IMO.Title: Re: NFL Adopts Richardson Rule Post by: cbbama99 on March 21, 2013, 05:55:32 PM Quote But in the new safety-conscious NFL, Richardson and others had better get used to it, because it doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon. The NFL isn't safety-conscious. The owners are just looking to protect themselves from lawsuits. Has absolutely nothing to do with player safety...IMO.BING-O!! Title: Re: NFL Adopts Richardson Rule Post by: ricky023 on March 21, 2013, 09:06:59 PM I agree cbbama. The all mighty dollar is all the owners are afraid of. RTR!
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