NFL discussing banning the Hip-drop tackle

[CGI_Ram]

Launching. Contact with the head. Driving head into turf. Applying full body weight.

When I was growing up that was a PERFECT tackle.

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

Launching. Contact with the head. Driving head into turf. Applying full body weight.

When I was growing up that was a PERFECT tackle.

Lawrence Taylor lol

 

[Classic Rams]

When I played our HS coach told us when tackling to aim at the belt buckle, that way it's less likely that they can juke you.

Of course when the dude didn't have a belt I was lost!

 

[HX76]

I don’t know why people keep saying the tush push has been taken from rugby. Even the rugby playing eagles player has said as much.

 

[OldSchool]

How about that stupid Eagles pop warner play huh!

 

[blackbart]

Thought they were banning hip-hop, Totally onboard.

 

[Selassie I]

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[El Chapo Jr]

It would work but would Tutu be able to take the pounding.

Just give him numbing meds!

 

[Zodi]

I look at the death of the NFL for more than ratings and money.

That doesn't make any sense. Changes for player safety have been a part of the sport since the league has formed. I wonder what your opinion would've been back in the day when they changed from the leather helmets.

While I'll agree that some of the rule changes made in the name of player safety have made playing the game more complicated than what it needs to be, other changes have definitely decreased the number of injuries overall. That's great for everyone.

Can you imagine the NFL changing their policies based upon a bunch of Swifty's (sp) point of view? Yeah that's where we're headed.

You arrived at that conclusion based on discussions about potentially proposing a rule change to a certain style of tackling? What?!

 

[kurtfaulk]

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Do people here understand what a hip drop tackle is?

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[Elmgrovegnome]

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Ban that tackle! It doesn’t give the runningback a fair chance to make a play!

 

[Allen2McVay]

First time I saw this thread title, I thought … What is the Hip-Hop Tackle, and Why is it a problem?

I need to read more carefully.

 

[RamFan503]

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Do people here understand what a hip drop tackle is?

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More importantly... Do the zebras?

 

[Ellard80]

I'm not sure how you stop it but i do agree that dudes intentionally rolling up on guys legs needs to go away.

They are just trying to get the guy down any way they can.... but it's also so destructive to the legs, knees and ankles.

 

[Jacobarch]

That doesn't make any sense. Changes for player safety have been a part of the sport since the league has formed. I wonder what your opinion would've been back in the day when they changed from the leather helmets.

While I'll agree that some of the rule changes made in the name of player safety have made playing the game more complicated than what it needs to be, other changes have definitely decreased the number of injuries overall. That's great for everyone.



You arrived at that conclusion based on discussions about potentially proposing a rule change to a certain style of tackling? What?!

That doesn't make any sense. Changes for player safety have been a part of the sport since the league has formed. I wonder what your opinion would've been back in the day when they changed from the leather helmets.

While I'll agree that some of the rule changes made in the name of player safety have made playing the game more complicated than what it needs to be, other changes have definitely decreased the number of injuries overall. That's great for everyone.



You arrived at that conclusion based on discussions about potentially proposing a rule change to a certain style of tackling? What?!

My point was and is. There are other ways the NFL could increase player safety instead of adding what will end up being subjective in the eyes of many. Referees are already overworked and vilified as it is. And we want to add more?
You want to less knee injuries? All grass fields. Which in my surprise they passed this year. But how long did it take them?
Less pads. Want to eliminate players leading with their heads? Watch rugby, it's common knowledge that they sustain less head injuries.
Want less ankle sprains and further knee issues? Change their cleats.

The answers are there but the NFL brass thinks their uniforms look cool with all their pads and helmets... marketing 101