Two weeks into the preseason, the backlash to the NFL’s new "helmet rule" has been as predictable as punting on fourth and long.
It’s another move to weaken an inherently violent game.
It’s not possible to block, tackle and avoid blocks and tackles without lowering the head.
It’s an impossible rule to officiate correctly because of the speed of the game.
If officials are going to throw this many flags, we’re going to see games last five hours.
There are some elements of truth in all the above, but there are two things I'm sure of:
The rule isn’t going away.